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Sure the 2010 season may have ended a week earlier than the Edmonton Rush had intended but WOW!!!! what a great year. Here are a few favorite moments for the 2010 season
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To submit your own favorite memory of the season, email Jill at jpeters@edmontonrush.com |
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I never thought I would say this, as I come from a town rooted in hockey, but I like lacrosse more than hockey!!! The Rush were fabulous to watch. Games were exciting and exhilarating. I can't pick a favorite moment because each game got better and better as the season went on. We listened to the last playoff game on the radio. We stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road as soon as we got reception and cheered when The Rush tied up the game. I can't wait for next year's season.
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| from LISA |
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| So many moments this year!!!!! But I will stick to three.
1. Seeing the Rush whomp Calgary in the quarter finals!!! 2. All the overtime excitment!! Both at home and on the road (well may not have been the best but it was exciting) 3. Even though the first game in Calgary was not the best of the season, seeing the boys use thier new MMA skills was soooo good!
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| from RAYANNA |
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Definitely the OT winning goal against the Stealth will be remembered. It was great that I could share that game with my wife and children. It was a very entertaining season, thanks to all the Rush for the hours of enjoyment this season and good luck next year.
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| from GLENN and FAMILY |
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My favorite memory this year is a definate tie between the playoff game in Calgary, and the playoff game showed at Flow. In Calgary having all the fans that showed up cheering louder than the Calgary fans, knowing that our boys heard us loud and clear. Standing in the middle of the dome yelling "RUSH RUSH" while the roughneck fans walked by. At Flow, it was awesome to see how many fans made it out,we never gave up on the team, chanted "go rush go", and how we all went INSANE when they tied it up with almost no time left!!!! This season was hands down the best out of them all, and I am very excited to see what we can all do together next year. Thanks for a great season RUSH and fans!!
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| from ASHLEY |
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It was an awesome season, thanks to the whole organization for making this city proud once more! There were many "Top Moments" for me this year, on and off the field.
1.Being awarded Fan of the game on April 9th, which was also my daughters 13th Birthday.
2.Beating the defending NLL Champions last week in our first ever play-off game.
3.During an autograph session having Gavin Prout recognize my daughter & I stating "you guys sit behind our bench, nice to meet you"
4.But my top moment is when Gavin scored a goal one night and did a wrestling gesture afterwards! Funny, energetic, and memorable!
Looking forward to next year already!
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| from DUANE |
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My favorite memory of this season took place after the last game in Washington. Everyone who watched the game saw how devastated Matt Disher looked after the overtime goal. We sat right behind the goal cheering with pom poms and the rush sign and watched the look on his face up close. All the players then shook hands with the other team and, very slowly, Matt walked back to the net to get his gloves, helmet and stick and then he walked over to the glass, behind his net, and gave us each a high five. I can't imagine what he must have felt at that time but he still stopped to acknowledge our support, how wonderful is that?
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| from ARNO |
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My favourite memory was going to my first ever Rush game. Which was followed by going to my second ever Rush game the next weekend.
I'm a avid oilers season ticket holder, and with their season going oh so terrible, it was refreshing seeing a local sports team doing so well. I'm embarrassed to say that it took so long for me to get out there, as I always figured I'd enjoy watching the sport.
I guess, it just has to do with me not being that familiar with the rules and many of the players. Even though both games I've attended were losses (maybe I shouldn't go to the games...?) they were enjoyable to watch, and I'm hoping next year I’ll be able to get out to many more! Hopefully with your success you can improve the fan base, as I see there is a lot of potential for this team, and to have an arena that is somewhat full would help get that added atmosphere in the building, as I find a lively full crowd is one of the best aspects of going to a live sporting event. Best of luck!
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| from CHASE |
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First allow me to recount my criticism from years past in that I felt that there was a lack of chemistry in the dressing room. During the season, several players made reference to the positive attitude and support they felt from Coach Keenan (Ward amongst others). This together with the addition of Coach Lorenze to the coaching staff gave me faith that good things were possible this year. At the end of their first season the team has surpassed my expectations in more than just the results on the floor. I believe the Rush have assembled the necessary components of talent, chemistry and leadership to exceed even this year's accomplishments. The team will continue to get stronger in the seasons to come. Congratulations! I know I'm not alone when I say I can't wait for the 2011 season to begin
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| from BOB |
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There is so much to love about this season ... both on the floor and off!
1. The start of the Rush Ambassadors and getting to know all of the Ambassadors and you guys in the front office. It has been such a pleasure, not to mention so much fun all season long, and I look forward to a very busy offseason working the Rush brand and getting more butts in those seats!!
2. The most recent road trip to Seattle with Arno and Barb was an insane amount of fun and so worth it!!!
3. The back to back overtime wins against Washington and Minnesota, although incredibly stressful were amazing!!
4. The first ever playoff game in Rush history in Calgary ... for so many reasons. The whole broken ass bus kerfuffle (both pre and post game) and walking to the 'dome in a gang of silver and black ... good times! ... being in that 'dome with all those 'neck fans out screaming them at every turn with the in-game announcer trying to get the home fans riled up to try and out "noise" us (on more than one occasion) ... the game itself was amazing!! ... seeing the guys come off the field victorious and so happy with those big smiles ... acknowledging all the Rowdy Rush fans that permeated cow town ... standing/walking on the concourse with the rest of the rowdies chanting and whoo hooing our guys and their amazing achievement ... yes the throat full of tacks was worth the experience!!!
This has been an amazing season and everyone (players/non players) with the Rush organization should be so proud of everything that was accomplished this year! The season didn't end quite as we had all hoped and we are all a little disappointed today but as time goes on and we get further on the other side of the heartbreak the clouds will lift and we will remember all of the amazing memories from the last five months and can truly be proud to be fans of this great team!!
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| from PAIGE |
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Our favorite memory of the 2010 Rush season was the weekend wins of our grandson, goalie Brandon
Atherton. We have traveled to Edmonton several times to watch the games, and enjoy every one, win or
lose - but wins are great. As we have been involved in lacrosse since Brandon was six or seven, the game of
lacrosse has become a passion of ours. Our sincere thanks to the Rush for the tickets to games via Brandon.
This past weekend, we traveled to Seattle to see the League final. We enjoyed the game which could just as
easily have gone to Edmonton - what an effort to score in the last 30 seconds to tie it up! Although it would
have been great to have had a win, the Rush have nothing to be ashamed of after a stunning season. Keep up
the great work, and we will be in Edmonton again next year!!
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| from BERNICE and JOHN |
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What an exciting and entertaining season! I cannot wait for the start of the 2011 season. My top three moments from the past year are...
1. The OT win versus Washington on April 2nd. The electricity and crowd support for that game was unbelievable!!
2. The trip to Colorado in March, with the Rush sending the HUGE Mammoth crowd home disappointed.
3. Reuniting Princess with her owners and having her out as our special guest at the home game on April 9th.
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| from ANDREA |
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1. Preseason- the acquisition of Brodie Merrill. One of the leagues premiere players, and top transition player.
2. Jan 23, Edmonton Rush top defender Rory Glaves holding orange shoes to only 3 assists.
3. March 20, despite 7 weeks with only one home game, a huge crowd comes out to see the Rush and MMA legend Randy Couture.
4. Apr 2, the Black out Breast cancer night, silent auction for pink game worn helmets and beach ball toss in support of the CBCF
5. Apr 17, road trip to Everett, my Birthday with all the Rush staff and players, which included a spontaneous autograph session on my head.
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| from RICK |
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My favorite memory: Too many to count, but I think the best would be all the overtime excitement. Win or lose the fans showed how much they enjoyed the game.
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| from RHONDA |
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My favorite moment was against Toronto or Calgary, I can't remember which one, but Gavin Prout was at the penalty box after the play talking to the ref, and when we didn't get what he wanted he ran straight across the field and hit one of the opponents from behind that was talking to our bench. That or the overtime goal against Washington.
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| from BLAIR |
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My top 2010 moment ... I gotta say it had to be at the Flow lounge on Saturday night with about 20 seconds left in regulation and we tied the game after trailing for most of it. The high fives and jubilation around the bar was something to behold. #2 had to be in Calgary in February when Merrill kicked the living crap outta Kilby! What a great tilt! See you next year Rush!!
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| from CORY |
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I have a few favorite memories. This was our first season of 1. being season ticket holders 2. Actually going to Rush games :P I ended up winning the chance to meet Randy Couture and my boyfriend was a finalist in the contest to go to Vegas! Even though he didn't win, it was still exciting to see him on the field! As for an actual Rush moment ... I remember taking the bus down to Calgary for the first time, back in February and we go trash talked pretty badly by a bunch of Roughneck fans, but than we totally beat them in the playoffs! It was one of those IN YOUR FACE moments!
3. Last favorite memory, I appointed Crashley to be my man of the game all season and I can't remember who we were playing, but Crashley got in a fight within the first five minutes and got kicked out of the game!
Or the sad excuse of a party we through, to watch the Minnesota vs Colorado game in hopes of a home playoff!! A bunch of people huddled around one small laptop! This whole season was awesome, but I have a feeling that next years going to blow it out of the water!
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| from JENEANNA |
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Dishers performance in Calgary in the playoff game at the Saddledome was great turning aside 60 shots. Also watching Brodie Merrill's play all year was a real treat. He sure was fun to watch. Also enjoyed Gavin Prouts feisty play.
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| from COLIN |
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I have a ton of great memories from this season but as a season ticket holder from day one I would have to say the crowd at the last home game is a great memory! The noise and excitement in the building was the best ever and if we can keep building on that wow that looks great on us and is great for the team. My other memory is making the trip to Calgary for our first playoff game and helping cheer the team on to victory. I was one section below the large group of Rush fans and it was quite a sight to turn around and see the gang in Rush jerseys cheering as the Roughneck fans glared at me when I would wave and cheer back.
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| from ROB |
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I would have to say my favorite memory would be the last game with the stealth ( even tho we did lose ) im sure my whole neighborhood heard me as I watched the game on the internet and we scored with 30some seconds left!
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| from CHRISTINA |
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May 1 - First-ever playoff game, and first-ever playoff win, at Calgary. Making noise, losing voices, out-shouting the Saddledome, mascot lacrosse, the fan bus with the Crush, and chanting in the concourse after the game.
2. April 2 - Powell's OT winner vs Washington. He comes around the screen, fires one top corner, Rexall explodes, and he runs down the floor like a madman to Atherton.
3. Working with the Ambassadors - who all did a heck of a job - all season. Look forward to doing it again next year.
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| from MATT |
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My favorite memories have to be our first playoff game and the Feb 21 game where we won a super exciting televised game that will definitely bring in some more Rush fans. Thanks for the great season.
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| from ANONYMOUS |
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The feeling of confidence in the team believing so strongly that the team would stop their two game losing streak on Feb 21 at home versus Toronto. Having that confidence rewarded with a win was amazing. Also, going on a field trip to Everett for the last game of the season, every detail of the game and post game was beyond amazing. Can I get a Ric Flair??
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| from LEN |
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I definitely have to say my favourite 2010 moment was the Rush Bus breaking down in Calgary during the playoffs. LOL. It was an experience and a lot of fun been in Calgary, cheering on the Rush and drowning out the Roughneck fans, even the announcer going quiet hearing our section chanting for our boys.
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| from LONNIE |
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The whole season was fantastic like at the
calgary game we went down to see the rush and the roughnecks and after we won we went to the concourde and all the rush fans cheered RUSH RUSH RUSH RUSH. my son started to cry
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| from BRETT and BRENT |
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