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Torkelson wins first event of the 2011 season

01/16/2011

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Torkelson wins first event of the 2011 season

EDMONTON, Alberta (January 16, 2011) - Alberta native Jesse Torkelson captured the first event win of the 2011 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Cup Series, Saturday night at the Edmonton Invitational. Torkelson rode Krackin (Skori Bucking Bulls) for 85.5 points in Round 1 and continued to dominate in the Championship Round, staying atop Big Valley Back (Vold Rodeo) for 90 points. After earning the only 90-point ride of the evening, Torkelson walked away with $6,630.00.

“There isn’t too much pressure going into the first event of the season,” said Torkelson. “Your mind is fresh and you don’t have to worry about where you are at in the standings.”

Beau Brooks of Cochrane, AB, also went two-for-two after staying on Border Town (4C Bucking Bulls) for 85 points, followed by an 87.5 point ride on Evil Roy Slade (Skori Bucking Bulls) in the Championship Round. Two-time World Finals contender Zane Lambert of Westbourne, MB, had a strong night, finishing third overall after making the buzzer on Torn Apart (Vold Rodeo) for 87 points. Lambert received the option of a reride in the Championship Round and covered Bio Diesel (Battle River Rodeo) for 84 points. 

Rounding out the event with a fourth place finish, Ty Pozzobon of Merritt, BC, captured an early lead after covering Forget Me Not (Girletz Rodeo Stock) for 87.5 points in Round 1. Due to injury, the Round 1 leader did not compete in the Championship Round.  

Up Next
The PBR Canadian Cup Series will head to Winnipeg, Manitoba for stop No. 2 at MTS Centre, Saturday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $20, and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca, in person at the MTS Centre box office or by calling (855) 985-5000.

2011 Edmonton Invitational at Rexall Place
Edmonton, AB

Injury Report
Ty Pozzobon suffered a concussion in Round 1. Pozzobon did not compete in the Championship Round.

Event Leaders
1. Jesse Torkelson, Warburg, AB, $6,630.00.
2. Beau Brooks, Cochrane, AB, $4,420.00.
3. Zane Lambert, Westbourne, MB, $3,978.00.
4. Ty Pozzobon, Merritt, BC, $3,536.00.
5. Jason Finkbeiner, Wardlow, AB, $1,944.80.

Championship Round
1. Jesse Torkelson, Warburg, AB, 90 points on Big Valley Back (Vold Rodeo).
2. Beau Brooks, Cochrane, AB, 87.5 points on Evil Roy Slade (Skori Bucking Bulls).
3. Zane Lambert, Westbourne, MB, 84 points Bio Diesel (Battle River Rodeo).

Round 1
1. Ty Pozzobon, Merritt, BC, 87.5 points on Forget Me Not (Girletz Rodeo Stock).
2. Zane Lambert, Westbourne, MB, 87 points on Torn Apart (Vold Rodeo).
3. Jason Finkbeiner, Wardlow, AB, 86 points on Ulterra’s Tork Bust (Wild Hogg Bucking Bulls).
4. Jesse Torkelson, Warburg, AB, 85.5 points on Krackin (Skori Bucking Bulls).

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