OT: Edmonton Rush

[Craig MacAtaracts]

I don't think transportation is the issue, I think the cheapest seat being 40 bucks scares away more college kids.

You can buy student priced tickets at U of A for $25. Problem is, not much students know about it, or have no interest in lacrosse.

 

[sepHF]

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLacrosseNetwork?feature=watch

Thanks!

 

[joestevens29]

40 bucks is steep. Every lacrosse game I've watched I have liked, but it's hard to convince someone to blow 40 bucks on something they don't know much about. Most buddies rather go to the bar and spend that 40 bucks watching some other NHL game if the Oil aren't on.

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

10-0

 

[Up the Irons]

took it in on youtube. sweet win.

 

[MoneyGuy]

I thought this might be the game they'd lose. Calgary has a good team but the Rush whipped them.

 

[PBandJ]

10-0 to start the year.

I figured Calgary would be the streak ender, but they got handled last night.

 

[MoneyGuy]

If the Rush win their next game they break the record for Edmonton pro teams for wins to start a season. The Eskimos in 1955 (I believe, but I haven't checked to confirm this) won their first 10 games. The Oilers never won 10 to start a season, despite their great teams in the dynasty years.

 

[Ol' Jase]

The Rush is a great night out, and it's lacrosse at it's highest level.

Highly recommended. Great to see them having so much success.

 

[40oz]

Well, for a modern, post war sports team what the Rush are doing is great accomplishment. Frankly I'm not concerned with irrelevant records, but I am proud of the team and their season. I have been a lacrosse and NLL fan since before the Rush came to town. So I'm aware that the league is somewhat of a novelty, between the NLL, MLL, CLax, WLA/MSL the lacrosse market is very punctuated and small. The lack of cohesiveness in pro lacrosse limits it's interest outside of certain regions, but at this point that is the nature of the game.
I think my point is that if people in Edmonton are interested in seeing some lacrosse or even seeing something new, now is the time to take a chance on the Rush. This is a team than has been built over the years since expansion, they've learnt and grown with the struggles they've faced and now are being rewarded. I don't think going to check out the Rush now as hopping on a bandwagon, but as an opportunity to see a special team being rewarded for it's endurance and commitment to building a winner.
IMO the best part of these games is that they are all incredibly competitive events. The Rush have had maybe 2 blowout games where they've clearly beaten their opponents, but the rest of the games have been close. These games have been won in the dying minutes by skill, effort, defense, or just will power. And honestly, I see something beautiful in that level of sacrifice and commitment to winning that these players present, knowing they have a full time job waiting for them just around the corner. Plus the games themselves are fun and the organization puts on a good show.

 

[Replacement*]

Just to add for those that find the 40 bucks too steep that Safeway apparently sells tickets for 22bucks to Rush games (same as Eskimos) and U of A, Nait etc have the 25 buck student sales as well. Theres also United Cycle and some Family ticket price all at 25bucks as promotions. Also if the kid fits on your lap free of charge.

 

[rboomercat90]

Maybe it's a generational thing and maybe it's just my own personal opinion but I have a hard time taking any sport seriously when they pump loud music through out the arena during the play. It seems gimmicky to me. You don't get that at a hockey, football, basketball or even a soccer game.

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

You do get that occasionally at a NBA game

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Simply put, a much better team than the Oilers.

 

[40oz]

11-0

Now they've beaten every team in the league at least once.

 

[Hockey Nightmare]

If it meant the oilers winning they could play gaga, pink, and katy perry continuously and I wouldn't give a frick.

 

[rboomercat90]

You do get that occasionally at a NBA game

You're right, they do. I meant to say baseball instead of basketball. The NBA is another example of a league that prefers style over substance.

 

[Up the Irons]

11-0

Now they've beaten every team in the league at least once.

7,000+ at the game last nite. A great nite of entertainment. Get on board, girls.

 

[PBandJ]

I don't care if you're an initiation level team, 11-0 to start the season is damn impressive.

 

[Jaeger03]

Been to a couple games this year... they were great. Much more exciting (and rewarding) then watching the Oil. Give it a try!

 

[Shredator]

The Rush are 11-0 and have set a record for the most wins to start a season .

The longest winning streak is 13-0. 2 more wins. I think we can do it.

 

[Gunnersaurus Rex]

Maybe it's a generational thing and maybe it's just my own personal opinion but I have a hard time taking any sport seriously when they pump loud music through out the arena during the play. It seems gimmicky to me. You don't get that at a hockey, football, basketball or even a soccer game.

I agree. Seems bush league to me. The sport can't stand up on it's own for excitement without the music? I won't go to another game as long as they play music during the play.

 

[BarDownBobo]

I agree. Seems bush league to me. The sport can't stand up on it's own for excitement without the music? I won't go to another game as long as they play music during the play.

Well then you'll never go to another game. It's a league wide thing, and it's always been like that. I don't get why people are so offended by this. It's got absolutely nothing to do with the game, and it's not like they try to promote the sport by saying "Oh look at us we play music during play." It's just how it is.

How exactly is silence during hockey better?

 

[PBandJ]

I agree. Seems bush league to me. The sport can't stand up on it's own for excitement without the music? I won't go to another game as long as they play music during the play.

Wow, pass up a great product cause they use music.

Gimme a ****in break.

I'd rather music than dead silence.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

I agree. Seems bush league to me. The sport can't stand up on it's own for excitement without the music? I won't go to another game as long as they play music during the play.

Bring earplugs if you want.