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LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (March 7, 2010) - A sold out crowd at the ENMAX Centre watched 2009 Team Canada member Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) claim the event title at the Bridge City Chrysler/LA Towing Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Cup Series presented by Wrangler & Lammle’s.  Mezei rode for 90.5 points in the championship round atop Wild Hogs (Girletz Rodeo Stock), marking the highest score of the evening, to earn $6,936.00 and his first Cup Series win of season.

“It feels good to finally win,” commented Mezei from the winners circle, “I usually come [to Lethbridge] and finish in third or fourth. My confidence is up and now there’s less pressure heading into the next event.”  

Finishing a close second was Max Fortmuller (DeWinton, AB) who covered Devils Playground (Big Stone Rodeo) in the championship round for 89 points and added $4,624.00 to his 2010 earnings.  After completing a re-ride for 84.5 points on Deadwood (Sawyer Bucking Bulls) in round one, Kyle French (Red Deer, AB) battled Girletz Rodeo Stock’s Evander in the championship for 88 points, claiming third and $2,774.40.  Ty Elliott (Vernon, BC) lead round one after marking an 87 point ride on Jiminy Genes (Sawyer Bucking Bulls) to earn $3,699.20 and a fourth place finish.

The PBR returns to Winnipeg, MB on April 3, 2010 for the fourth stop on the prestigious PBR Canadian Cup Series presented by Wrangler.  For over two hard-hitting hours, the MTS Centre will host the toughest bull riders and rankest bulls the PBR has to offer beginning at 7:00pm.  Starting at just $15, get your tickets now at the MTS Centre Box Office, ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 204.669.3333 to experience the Toughest Sport on Earth!  Standard ticket fess may apply.

INJURY REPORT:

Randy Hambling (Nanton, AB) dislocated his shoulder in round one.

ROUND ONE: 1) Ty Elliott (Vernon, BC) 87 points on Jiminy Genes (Sawyer Bucking Bulls), $1,849.60; 2) Steven Turner (Cochrane, AB) 86.5 points on Kin Deadly (Vold Rodeo), $1,387.20; 3) Jared Farley (Kempsey, NSW, AUS) 86 points on Bob’s Boots (Big Stone Rodeo), $924.80; 4) Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) 85.5 points on Final Legacy (Girletz Rodeo Stock), $462.40.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Devon Mezei (Madden) 90.5 points on Gunpowder & Lead (Braithwaite Ranches); 2) Max Fortmuller  (DeWinton, AB) 89 points on Devils Playground (Big Stone Rodeo); 3) Kyle French (Red Deer, AB) 88 points on Evander (Girletz Rodeo Stock).  No other qualified rides.

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) $6,936.00; 2) Max Fortmuller (DeWinton, AB) $4,624.00; 3) Kyle French (Red Deer, AB) $2,774.40; 4) Ty Elliott (Vernon, BC) $3,699.20; 5) Steven Turner (Cochrane, AB) $2,496.96; 6) Jared Farley (Kempsey, NSW, AUS) $1,664.64; 7) Mike Moore (Kankakee, IL, USA) $554.88; 8) Scott Schiffner (Strathmore, AB) $369.92.

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About Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada:

Dollars earned at Canadian events counts towards qualification to the elite PBR Canadian Cup National Finals.  Upon the conclusion of the Finals, the bull rider with the most regular season and Finals points is crowned the PBR Canadian National Champion.  Money won at all Canadian events counts toward qualifying on the prestigious PBR Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS).  At the end of the BFTS season, the top ranked Canadian rider will go on to compete and represent Canada at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, NV, USA.  Visit www.pbrcanada.com for more on the PBR.

About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR):

More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS and on a host of foreign networks across the globe.  With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division.  The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders compete in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.