>Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Rush are pleased to announce the signing of three players, including 2006 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game representative Cam Bergman.

Bergman, who filled in for injured Rush captain Andrew Turner at the All-Star Game in Toronto, scored four goals and added 14 assists while playing in 11 games last season. The defenceman is one of the league's fastest players and his quickness in transition will continue to be a key to the Rush offence in 2007.

"Whenever you have a guy with Cam's speed, he'll always be a threat," said A.J. Jomha, the Rush's Director of Lacrosse Operations and Assistant Coach.

Also signing a new contract for the 2007 campaign is defenceman Chris McElroy, one of the Rush's most energetic players last season when he racked up three goals and nine assists in 14 games.

"Last year, both Cam and Chris were dynamic and added such energy to our game with their speed and toughness," added Jomha. "I'm looking forward to more excitement from both of them and I think it could really be a breakout year for both of them."

McElroy also played a key role in launching the Rush's community outreach program and he'll take on an even greater role this season as a full-time employee of the Rush visiting schools to teach lacrosse to students.

The Rush also announced the signing of veteran Jamie Roy, a free agent who last played in the NLL in 2004. In four seasons with the Ottawa Rebel and Vancouver Ravens, Roy, a powerfully built yet speedy transition player, notched 27 goals and 29 assists in 45 career games.

Following their second weekend of training camp, the Rush released Kyle McEwen and Chad Evans.

Training Camp this Weekend

Where
Servus Credit Union Place
St. Albert's Newest Leisure & Lifestyle Facility
400 Campbell Road, St. Albert, AB

When
Saturday, December 2, 2006
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (players on the field)

Players and coaches will be available for interviews at:
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. and/or
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Rush will take to the floor on Friday, December 8 against the Calgary Roughnecks for a pre-season exhibition game at Rexall Place. The ball drops at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster for $8 in an advance or $10 at the door. Season-ticket holders can purchase tickets for $5. All net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Bear Children’s Fund. The pre-season exhibition game will also be a food raiser for the Edmonton Food Bank in support of Mayor Stephen Mandel’s food drive. Fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to the game.

The Rush will take to the floor for its season-home opener on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Rexall Place against the Philadelphia Wings. The ball drops at 7:00 p.m.