Rush can clinch Central Division with win Monday vs. Los Angeles

Sunday May 18, 2008

May 18, 2008 – The Chicago Rush (8-2) can clinch its second-consecutive Central Division title – and fourth overall – with a win Monday over the Los Angeles Avengers (4-7) at Allstate Arena.

Chicago is in a position to clinch due to the Cleveland Gladiator’s 50-44 win over the Colorado Crush Saturday night in Denver, dropping John Elway’s Crush to 4-7.

Since the Rush swept the season series from Colorado, a Chicago win Monday gives the Rush the Central Division title and a bye through the first round of the playoffs.

The Rush hosts the Avengers Monday night at 7 p.m. in a game that will be televised nationally on ESPN2.  As part of Monday’s game, the Rush will debut the team’s new alternate uniform – a black jersey with black pants and a silver helmet.

Fans wishing to purchase tickets to the game may order by calling Ticketmaster at (312) 559-1212, or by visiting the Ticketmaster Web site at ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets also may be purchased in person at any Ticketmaster outlet or the Allstate Arena box office.