Texas Cowboy Proved Victorious in Abbotsford
01/31/2010
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Texas Cowboy Proved Victorious in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, British (January 31, 2010) - The best bull riders in Canada and the world took Abbotsford, BC by storm when Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada invaded the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre (AESC) on January 29-30 for the first PBR Canadian Cup Series presented by Wrangler of the season. After two nights of non-stop action, an energetic crowd witnessed PBR superstar Harve Stewart (Stephenville, TX, USA) take home the coveted event title after staying on Bag of Hammers (Sissons Bucking Bulls) in the championship round for 90.5 points, the highest score of the weekend. “Whenever you pull a cheque, it’s a good day,” said Stewart from the winners circle, who added $7,009.20 to his 2010 qualifier earnings. “This is how you start a season.”
PBR superstar Zane Lambert (Westbourne, MB) placed second in championship round atop What Say You, owned by W.W.E. Rodeo Co. Ltd for 86 points and added $4,364.80 to his pocket. 2009 Team Canada member Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) captured third after conquering Girletz Rodeo Stock’s bull, Deigo for 85.5 points and earned himself $2,851.20. Rounding out fourth place was the talented Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) with two qualified rides in round one and two, finishing the weekend with $2,138.40.
PBR returns to Ottawa, ON for the second stop on the prestigious PBR Canadian Cup Series presented by Wrangler. For two adrenaline-packed hours, Scotiabank Place will play host to tough cowboys vs. rank bulls on February 20, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.capitaltickets.ca, by phone at 877-788-FANS (3267) or in person at the Scotiabank Place Box Office, The Sens Store locations and Ottawa Sports Experts. Starting at just $15, get your tickets now to experience two hours of the ultimate extreme sport!
INJURY REPORT:
Frankie Jim (Mt. Curry, BC) suffered a torn hamstring in round two.
Tyler Thomson (Black Diamond, AB) strained his should in round two.
Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) received a laceration to his jaw in round two.
Abbotsford Invitational presented by Wrangler RESULTS
ROUND ONE: 1/2) Jordie Campbell (Empress, AB) 88 points on Whisky Wisdom (Sissons Bucking Bulls), $831.60; 1/2) Harve Stewart (Stephenville, TX) 88 points on Disposal Dude (Coyote Creek Rodeo), $831.60; 3) Zane Lambert (Westbourne, MB) 86 points on Billibong (Skori Bucking Bulls), $475.20; 4/5) Max Fortmuller(DeWinton, AB) 85 points on What Say You (W.W.E. Rodeo Co. Ltd), $118.80; 4/5) Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) 85 points on Whipper Snapper (Wild Hoggs), $118.80.
ROUND TWO: 1) Mark Lopes (Oakdale, CA, USA) 86 points on Red Rocker (Skori Bucking Bulls), $950.40; 2/3/4/5) Harve Stewart (Stephenville, TX) 85 points on Cry Baby (Braithwaite Ranches), $356.40; 2/3/4/5) Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) 85 points on Wild Hog (Girletz Rodeo Stock); 2/3/4/5) Steven Turner (Cochrane, AB) 85 points on Plum Freaky (Prescott Braithwaite), $356.40; 2/3/4/5) Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) 85 points on Square Head (Skori Bucking Bulls) $356.40.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Harve Stewart (Stephenville, TX) 90.5 points on Bag of Hammers (Sissons Bucking Bulls); 2) Zane Lambert (Westbourne, MB) 86 points on What Say You (W.W.E. Rodeo Co. Ltd); 3) Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) 85.5 points on Deigo (Girletz Rodeo Stock). No other qualified rides.
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Harve Stewart (Stephenville, TX) 833.5 points, $7,009.20; 2) Zane Lambert (Westbourne, MB) 735 points, $4,633.20; 3) Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) 642 points, $2,851.20; 4) Devon Mezei (Madden, AB) 520 points, $2,138.40; 5) Steven Turner (Cochrane, AB) 452.5 points, $1,354.32; 6) Randy Hambling (Nanton, AB) 324 points, $665.28.
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