Round Two Victory Goes to Aaron Gibb!

CALGARY, AB (November 14, 2008) – The 2008 Calfrac PBR Rocky Cup Canadian National Finals presented by Dickies continued for the second of three performances at Calgary’s Pengrowth Saddledome. The top 30 bull riders in the Rocky Cup standings and 10 international superstars took on some of the toughest bulls that Canada had to offer. In the end, Aaron Gibb (Hill Spring, AB) took his place in the winner’s circle after riding W.W.E. Rodeo Company’s bull, Global 8, for 87.5 points and a check for $2,534.40.
Second and third place was split by Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) and Kevin “Jock” Connolly (Alton Downs, Queensland, Australia) who both received scores for 86.5 points after covering their second round bulls. Girletz took on Joy Ride of W.W.E. Rodeo Company while Connolly conquered Franklin Rodeo Co.’s bull, Truly Smokin. Fourth and fifth place was also split by two cowboys---Chad Besplug (Claresholm, AB) and 2004 PBR World Champion Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas). Besplug rode the bull, Badger, owned by Fyson/Davidson Bucking Bulls), and Lee covered Longshot of Skori Bucking Bulls for 86 points each.
The 2008 Calfrac PBR Rocky Cup Canadian National Finals presented by Dickies concludes on Saturday, November 15 at Pengrowth Saddledome as the cowboys compete in round three and the short-go round. The forty bull riders will continue to take on Canada’s best bulls as they compete for the top Canadian bull riding prize---the 2008 Canadian National Champion title.
Tickets are still available for with reserved seating tickets starting at just $15 with fans saving even more with $12.50 seats available at participating COOP locations. All performances begin at 7 p.m. and are a definite must-see for the true bull riding fan. Tickets are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.ca, or by phone at 403 777 0000. Don’t miss the chance to see the best bull riding action that Calgary will see all year!
Wrangler Chute Out Bonus
As the round two winner of the 2008 Calfrac PBR Rocky Cup Canadian National Finals presented by Dickies, Aaron Gibb (Hill Spring, AB) was eligible to participate in the Wrangler Chute Out bonus. Gibb took on prize bucking bull, Wrangler’s Rock Star, owned by Braithwaite & Dansey. He was unsuccessful and consequently, did not take home the $3,000 bonus check
CALFRAC PBR ROCKY CUP CANADIAN NATIONAL FINALS PRESENTED BY DICKIES
ROUND TWO: 1) Aaron Gibb (Hill Spring, AB) 87.5 points on Global 8 (W.W.E. Rodeo Company), $2,534.40; 2/3) Tanner Girletz (Cereal, AB) 86.5 points on Joy Ride (W.W.E. Rodeo Company), $1,584; 2/3) Kevin Connolly (Alton Downs, Queensland, Australia) 86.5 points on
Truly Smokin (Franklin Rodeo Co.), $1,584; 4/5) Chad Besplug (Claresholm, AB) 86 points on Badger (Fyson/Davidson Bucking Bulls); 4/5) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 86 points on Longshot (Skori Bucking Bulls).
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About PBR Canada:
The PBR opened an office in Calgary, Alberta in November 2005. Beginning in 2006, the PBR has launched a series of at least forty events across Canada. Dollars earned at the Canadian events will count towards qualification to the PBR Canadian National Finals. The bull rider with the most money won at the end of the year – combining regular season and finals earnings will be the one left standing at the top of the pack as the ultimate champion---PBR Canada National Champion. Money won at all of the Canadian events is also recognized and counts toward qualification to the prestigious PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler held in Las Vegas. Upon the conclusion of the Canadian season, the top ranked rider will go on to compete and represent Canada at the PBR World Finals.

About the PBR:
More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, ESPN, VERSUS, and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually, PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with it multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., with additional offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. The PBR prides itself in its 1,000 plus stock contractor relationships and over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in five countries.