PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS

EDMONTON, AB (November 14, 2011) – February 18th, the professional Bull Riders Canadian Cup Series will return to Rexall Place. Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 18th, to coincide with the PBR National Finals in Saskatoon, where a new Canadian PBR champion will be crowned. Ticket prices start at just $20 and VIP tickets that include early entry and behind-the-scenes access will also be available.

“The best riders in th...e world compete with the PBR and we are pleased to host such an elite group of riders at Rexall Place,” said Brett Fraser of the Rexall Place.

Last year Alberta native Jesse Torkelson won the Edmonton event. Since then, he has risen through the ranks to emerge in the top 10 in the points standings going into the 2011 National Finals, which is November 18 and 19 in Saskatoon. See who will start their history-making year when some of the top cowboys in Canada and the world take on each other-and some of the toughest bulls in Canada this February the Rexall Place.

Besides Edmonton, the PBR Canadian Tour includes stops at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, John Labatt Centre in London, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre in BC, Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, the Bell Centre in Montreal and Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, among others.

The PBR starts at 7:00pm Saturday, February 18th. Tickets can be purchased at the Rexall Place Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca and charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000.