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  Edmonton, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies.
Edmonton serves as the northern anchor of the "Calgary-Edmonton Corridor" (one of four such regions that, in total, comprise 50% of the Canadian population) and is a staging point for large-scale oilsands projects occurring in the north of the province as well as large-scale diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories.
Edmonton is situated at the boundary between prairie to the south and boreal forest to the north, in a transitional area known as aspen parkland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edmonton   (7278 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Lacrosse - Changes in order for NLL's winless team?
The Rush's anemic offence - second-worst in the NLL at an 8.75 goals-per-game average - needs a serious boost, so finding someone who can find the net on a regular basis is the top priority.
Edmonton tried to acquire him during the off-season but Colorado's asking price was deemed too high.
The Rush have stockpiled some draft picks from earlier deals, including four selections in the first two rounds of the 2007 draft.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Lacrosse/2006/01/29/1416994-sun.html   (476 words)

  
 Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club: Media Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The colours of the primary Edmonton Rush identity are fl and silver.
The Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club's visual identity was designed by RED Communications - www.red-advertising.com.
The Edmonton Rush franchise was awarded to Edmonton on May 5, 2005 by the National Lacrosse League.
www.edmontonrush.com /news/2005/august/26_logo_release.htm   (283 words)

  
 Rush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rush (street artist) A Uk based street artist, specialising in "dreamworld" and iconic characters.
Rush (Aly and AJ song) a song by Aly and AJ Edmonton Rush, a professional lacrosse team
Rush (TV), a historical drama television serial produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in the 1970s, which was later overdubbed by The Late Show in the early 1990s to produce "The Olden Days"
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rush   (449 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
Schroeder was chosen by the Portland Lumberjax in the eighth round (15th overall) and Spano was chosen by the Edmonton Rush in the ninth round (18th overall).
Edmonton selected Daly with the 12th pick in the draft and Portland made Halladay its final selection with the 17th overall pick.
Bomberry (6'0'', 215 lbs.) — who was selected by the Edmonton Rush during the 2005 NLL Expansion Draft from Arizona prior to being traded to Buffalo - ranked third on the Sting last season in goals (24), and fourth in points (47) and assists (23).
www.laxpower.com /laxnews/news.php?story=1418   (1211 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Lacrosse - Rough one for Rush
The Rush (1-11) were dealt a 16-9 spanking by the Calgary Roughnecks (6-4) before an announced crowd of 11,289.
Not only was it an embarrassing defeat for the Rush, they allowed the Roughnecks to earn a measure of revenge after Calgary surrendered the Edmonton's lone win at the Saddledome exactly one month earlier.
Ryan McNish, "Corporal Punishment" who is stationed at the Edmonton Garrison, galloped unmolested through the heart of the defence and popped in his first goal of the season.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Lacrosse/2006/03/18/1494268-sun.html   (649 words)

  
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There are a few different directions that the Edmonton Rush can travel when it comes to picking through the players available in the National Lacrosse League expansion draft slated for July 13.
The Rush can chose up to nine players in the expansion draft with each of the nine existing teams able to protect either 13 runners and one goalie or 10 runners and two goalies.
If the Rush lean towards taking an established, veteran player with their first pick, Colorado's Pat Coyle could be the choice, according to Brian Shanahan, the lacrosse analyst for Sportsnet and the Score.
www.edmontonsun.com /Sports/Lacrosse/2005/07/01/pf-1113219.html   (567 words)

  
 The Gateway | Tuesday, 31 January, 2006 | Volume XCVI Issue 30
However, it seems that the Edmonton Rush have learned from the mistakes of previous teams and have clearly defined the market they’re aiming for—the city’s pick-up truck-driving, K Rock-listening, Edmonton Sun-“reading,” blue-collar males and their adolescent sons.
Rush supporters are likely the only group of people that can be assaulted by the annoying shtick of some annoying radio DJ, whose insight into the game consists of describing an opponent’s colours being “red, white and yellow” or urging two girls on the kiss cam to smooch.
Their frenzy is only added to when the signature Edmonton Rush chopper makes an appearance, or the team scores a power play goal and someone is sent home with a free wheel alignment.
www.gateway.ualberta.ca /view.php?aid=5562   (725 words)

  
 EdmontonSun.com - Scott Zerr - The Rush report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
No one expected the Edmonton Rush to be in the hunt for the National Lacrosse League title in their first year.
In only his second NLL season, Quinlan is leading the Rush in scoring (28 points) and continues to build a reputation as one the league's most effective agitators.
The Rush special teams - The power play (last at a miserable 25% clip) was going to lack some punch with the limited guns in the arsenal, but too often the ammunition has been nothing stronger than a BB.
edmontonsun.com /Sports/Columnists/Zerr_Scott/2006/03/06/1475155.html   (1678 words)

  
 Roughnecks Online
And as we all know, the Edmonton Rush lost their last game, which was against the Roughnecks.
EDMONTON RUSH – Jamey Bowen is the Edmonton Rush’s leading scorer, with 5 goals and 3 assists.
EDMONTON RUSH – Former Roughneck Kevin Howard was expected to be Edmonton’s main offensive gun this season, but so far, he’s just shooting blanks.
members.shaw.ca /bggw6/210106.html   (683 words)

  
 SportsGuru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Rush goaltender Pat Campbell was named the NLL defensive player of the week after his amazing performance against the Roughnecks.
The Edmonton Rush played their fifth game in their inaugural season but have yet found a way to put one of those in the win column.
The Edmonton Rush were at home to the Calgary Roughnecks last weekend in a rematch of the previous weeks game which was played in Calgary, although this one was not at good.
sportsguru.eclecticblogs.ca   (8458 words)

  
 Edmonton, Canada hotel close to Commonwealth Stadium - Comfort Inn, CN811
This Edmonton hotel is minutes from the Shaw Conference Center, Commonwealth Stadium, the Royal Alberta Museum and Rexall Place, home of the NHL Edmonton Oilers, the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse team and the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
The city of Edmonton, the provincial capital, is near the center of the province of Alberta in western Canada.
Edmonton hosts the annual Global Visions Film Festival - a celebration of documentary film-making that explores the medium as an effective means to educate people about the realities of the global community.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CN811   (436 words)

  
 Toronto Rock
Edmonton would reply quickly to make it 3-1, but a fight between Rock defender Patrick Merrill and former Rock forward and current Rush leading scorer Jimmy Quinlan got the crowd back into it.
Howard led the Rush with three goals, while Quinlan, who took a physical beating from the Rock defence all night, added two goals and an assist.
Toronto outscored the Rush 4-1 in the fourth quarter to cruise to victory.
www.torontorock.com /news.php?id=132   (744 words)

  
 LACR-NLL-Edm-Cal,……………………….. #####..REUSE STORY ID..!!!!...####   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Edmonton's only lead came when they opened the scoring two minutes into the game, yet they kept battling back and were within one goal when Ratcliff's fifth goal made it 10-8 at 7:16 of the fourth quarter.
Edmonton opened the scoring on Cornfield's goal 1:55 into the game, but Calgary responded with the next five goals, including a pair by Wray two minutes apart to start the second quarter.
Edmonton's roster featured two players that were with the Roughnecks last year - Howard and D Jordan Sundher.
www.cp.org /english/online/full/lacrosse/060114/5011404AU.html   (498 words)

  
 Rush Hour Arrives :: By Jac Coyne, Lacrosse Magazine Online Staff
Rush captain Andrew Turner was the 2005 NLL Defenseman of the Year with Rochester.
But the Rush have several things going for it to not only make this season exciting, but also to help set the stage for a successful future.
With this unusual density of players, much of it due to the mobility of the team's youth, the Rush will have the luxury of playing together multiple times a week while the competition must wait for the weekend.
laxmagazine.cstv.com /sports/s-pro/content/010306aab.html   (1039 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Lacrosse - Enjoying the Rush
One is a lonely number, but the Edmonton Rush is cuddling up cosy to it.
Just like the Edmonton boss had done three weeks ago, the Roughnecks owner publicly chastised his team this past week, saying that "everyone on our team sucks." After giving up the first win to the provincial rivals, Banister's band of underachievers is 3-4 and major changes are likely in store.
Certainly one area where the Rush is miles ahead of the Roughnecks is in goal.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Lacrosse/2006/02/19/1451418-sun.html   (681 words)

  
 Outsider's Guide - News Update
Edmonton's brand-new lacrosse team will not be known as the Speed, as had been rumored when the club was formed last month.
The selection of "Rush" was not a surprise, following a report in Tuesday's Edmonton Sun.
The Rush also announced the hiring of two key front office officials, Duane Vienneau as president and Ahmed (A.J.) Johma as director of lacrosse operations.
www.lacrosse-network.com /outsidersguide/news050609.htm   (295 words)

  
 What's the Rush?: It's Edmonton's newest pro sports team, and it makes its debut tonight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Edmonton Rush goalie Pat Campbell signs a team jersey for 13-year-old Lukas Frost at City Hall on Thursday.
The city's new professional lacrosse team, the Rush, has been in overdrive of late with players and coaches building the buzz on radio, TV and on billboards around the city.
Rush coach Paul Day consistently came out on the winning side of one-goal games last season, while coaching Rochester.
www.canada.com /edmontonjournal/news/sports/story.html?id=aacd8c4b-9b60-4f24-852e-ce7d7d4c8e90&k=65958   (647 words)

  
 Toronto Rock
Giles was acquired in a trade with Portland in exchange for the Rock’s first selection (11th overall) in the dispersal draft to be held later this month of players from the now-defunct Anaheim Storm franchise.
The Rush and the Lumberjax each selected nine players from the league's current teams as their rosters begin to take shape for the 2006 season.
The Rush then traded Campbell to Toronto for Rock forward Jimmy Quinlan, a native of nearby Sherwood Park, Alta. Quinlan is studying to become a teacher at the University of Alberta and plays in the summer for the Western Lacrosse Association’s Coquitlam Adanacs.
www.torontorock.com /news.php?id=2   (558 words)

  
 News - 08/26/2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club unveiled its much anticipated visual identity today reflecting style, speed and strength.
The colors of the primary Edmonton Rush identity are fl and silver.
The Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club’s visual identity was designed by RED Communications – www.red-advertising.com.
www.ssur.org /news/items/2005/200508/20050826_EdmontonRush.htm   (300 words)

  
 Inside Lacrosse - News
Edmonton, AB- Fans of Edmonton’s Professional Lacrosse Team no longer have to await the announcement of the team name.
His responsibilities include ensuring that excellent customer service is received by all clients right from the rental of the facility through to the servicing of the event as well as post-event clean-up.
A.J., a lawyer by profession with the local law firm of Jomha Skrobot LLP and also currently the head of the Edmonton Miners Men’s Junior A Team, could not be happier with this announcement.
www.insidelacrosse.com /page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=94249   (558 words)

  
 TheStar.com - Rock Rush out of Edmonton with win   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Ted Jenner scored twice for the Rush in the fourth and Jamey Bowen scored his second goal while shorthanded in the final frame.
Edmonton entered the fourth leading 8-7 after scoring three times in the third on goals by Randy Daly, Hillier and Cam Bergman.
Rush forward Jimmy Quinlan scored at 11:57 of the second to make it 5-5 at halftime.
www.thestar.com /NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&pubid=968163964505&cid=1139699410361&col=1053692575155&call_page=TSS_Main&call_pageid=968867503640&call_pagepath=Sports/Index   (617 words)

  
 Toronto Rock
EDMONTON - Jetlagged and recovering from the wear-and-tear of the thrilling 11-10 overtime victory over Rochester the night before, the defending NLL champs still managed to pull everything together for a 13-11 victory over the winless Edmonton Rush Feb. 11 at Rexall Place.
The Rush opened the scoring early, with St. Catharines native Rory Glaves beating Rock keeper Bob Watson on a nice 2-on-1 with Cam Bergman sneaking past Toronto to begin the transition.
Teddy Jenner scored two huge goals, back-to-back, for the Rush (his first goals of the season), but a pair of Wilson goals and a beautiful breakaway goal by Brian Beisel kept the Rock within striking range.
www.torontorock.com /news.php?id=144   (622 words)

  
 Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Rush announced today that current General Manager/Head Coach Paul Day has signed a multi-year agreement with the organization.
We introduced Edmonton to its first OCC Chopper, mascot 'Slush', the Edmonton's Crush Dance Team and loads of world renowned entertainers.
With stars such as Jimmy Quinlan, Kevin Howard and Jamey Bowen, and strong leaders Andrew Turner and Pat Campbell, along with 2006 NLL All Star Cam Bergman, the Edmonton Rush future is bright and full of potential.
www.edmontonrush.com   (422 words)

  
 Sports Scene
The Giz returned one for a touchdown as the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the Ottawa Rough Riders by a score of 40-33.
On most days, that would have been enough to assure a Green Gold victory, but the Esks needed everyone one of the scores as they narrowly hung on to win 51-49.
The two registered ten kickoffs during the contest that was won by the Roughriders by a score of 50-46.
www.sportscene.ca /edmonton   (552 words)

  
 MasterMaq's Blog : Search Results For edmonton rush
My brother got season tickets for our brand new lacrosse team, the Edmonton Rush, for Christmas so I was lucky enough to go to the season home opener last night at Rexall Place.
Fans at the Edmonton Rush inaugural game were treated to an exciting contest as the San Jose Stealth edged the Rush 10-9 in overtime at Rexall Place.
I watched some of the Edmonton Rush training camp today at West Edmonton Mall with my brother (and Kimmi too, though the lure of shopping was too great for her).
blog.mastermaq.ca /search.aspx?q=edmonton+rush&p=1   (2912 words)

  
 NLL.com -- Official Website of the National Lacrosse League   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The Rush chopper will be unveiled at the team's home opener on January 6th.
The Edmonton Rush have announced the building-in-progress of a custom Edmonton Rush chopper to serve as a signature piece and inaugural memento for the club.
Rush owner Bruce Urban recently visited OCC, and met with the Teutel’s--Paul Sr., Paul Jr., Mikey and the entire OCC staff.
www.nll.com /article_2051.shtml   (438 words)

  
 Edmonton's first victory quite a Rush   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Edmonton's Matt Giles, left, tries to check Calgary's Kyle Goundrey during the second quarter of Friday's National Lacrosse League contest at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
Don't try and sell that one to the Calgary Roughnecks, who were stoned by Pat Campbell on Friday night during a thrilling 12-11 loss to the Edmonton Rush at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
Scoring see-sawed until the Rush broke ahead with a five-goal run that started late in the third quarter to pull ahead 11-7 at 9:08 of the fourth quarter.
www.canada.com /calgaryherald/news/sports/story.html?id=62cd109d-d247-436d-8acb-0cf49e9de842&k=95632   (555 words)

  
 CSPS Database Send Me My ID   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The host hotel for the conference is the Edmonton Sutton Place Hotel, a world class, four star hotel in the heart of downtown Edmonton (www.edmonton.suttonplace.com).
In fact, Edmonton’s river valley is the largest urban forest in the world and the has more people active within its park system than any other park in North America except for New York’s Central Park.
Edmonton is only three and a half hours from Jasper National Park for anyone looking to extend their stay and satisfy a craving for some fresh mountain air and spectacular scenery.
www.csps.ca /eng/nac2006.php3   (523 words)

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