PBR 2010 WAS SOLD OUT! - Thank you to all of our sponsors and patrons for your fantastic support for this event.

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.

General Information:
The City of Lethbridge ENMAX Centre expansion and renovation project started construction in May 2009. The purpose of this project is to improve existing services and to continue to meet and/or exceed the needs and expectations of our customers and business partners.

The improvements to the building will allow the facility to compete in the increasingly competitive market place for the next 25 years. The building space is currently 151,833 sq. ft., through this expansion an additional 40,809 sq. ft will be added creating an overall total space of 192,642 sq. ft.  This project is scheduled to be completed over a 3 year period from 2009-2012. During these 3 years the building will be open to the public and fully operational from October-April of each construction year.

Construction to Date:
As part of Phase I construction the following work has been completed:

• Upgrades to various utility services (sewer, gas, electrical).
• Outside precast panel walls measuring 31’ X 5’ and weighing 8,000 pounds each were removed.
• Initial work on the foundation footings for the new outside wall has begun.
• New outside walls will be built during the 2009-10 event season.

General Offices:
ENMAX Centre General Office & Hurricanes Office have been relocated for the duration of the 3 year enhancement project. Our offices are now located in trailers on the West side of our building in the South end of the parking lot. CLICK HERE FOR MAP

All contact information, phone numbers and emails will remain the same for the General Office, Hurricanes Office and Ticket Centre.

Ticket Centre:
The Ticket Centre located at the ENMAX Centre will be operating in its original location under its normal hours until May 2010.

Washrooms:
The washrooms in our facility will not be affected for the 2009-2010 Season.

Seating:
Due to the elimination of various exit doors the building occupant capacity has been reduced by 1,000 available seats for hockey and other events. Seating capacity for hockey games will be 4,000 seats and concerts 5,600 available seats during this Phase of the construction.

Food & Beverage:
All concessions at the facility will be fully operational through this season. The Mini Melts concession stand previously located on the SW corner of the concourse will not be operating for this season. 

Hurricane Souvenir Store:
The Souvenir store will be temporarily located on the SW corner of the concourse. (Previously the Mini Melts location)

Information Centre:
Customers who need assistance during Hockey Games or Special Events are encouraged to visit the Information Centre which will be located in the old Hurricanes Souvenir Shop on the North West end of the building for the 2009-2010 Season.

Parking & Football Field:
Parking in the West Lot has been reorganized to accommodate ENMAX Centre and Hurricanes staff all other parking at the facility remains the same for public use at events.

The football field located on the East side of the building is presently housing construction equipment for the expansion and will operate in the future as an additional parking lot.

Luxury Suites:
Two of our Luxury Box Suites at the North end of the building have been vacated and will be demolished in preparation for the addition of 16 new suites.

Fire & Safety:
Fire Marshals will be on site to assist in directing patrons to the nearest exits and out of the building in the event of an emergency evacuation. CLICK HERE FOR MAP