EDMONTON – Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete, current Welterweight Champion of the UFC , and world champion, George “Rush” St-Pierre, will join fans at the Edmonton Rush season home opener on January 11 at Rexall Place.
“To reach out to athletes with similar vision of passion and achieving excellence within their sport is a great opportunity for me,” said St-Pierre in a news relesae. “I am excited to join the Rush in their season home opener, meet their passionate fans and come to the city of Edmonton.”
On Wednesday, the Edmonton Rush announced St-Pierre’s participation in the lacrosse team’s opening game of the 2014 season.
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“Most exciting season home opener announcement in Rush team history,” said team owner Bruce Owner. “Georges St-Pierre will stand alongside our team, behind the Rush bench, for what promises to be a powerful start to the Rush 2014 season.”
Edmonton Rush fans will also have the opportunity to meet St-Pierre at half-time through contests run during the first half of the game.
Global Edmonton is also hosting a contest by which fans can win tickets to see St-Pierre behind the bench for the Rush home opener. To enter, and for more information, click here.
Tickets for the 2014 Rush Season Home Opener are available by calling the Rush Office at 780 732-RUSH.
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