Edmonton mascots go head-to-head at Rogers Place

Edmonton's mascots compete at Rogers Place. (File)

Which mascot in Edmonton is the world’s next greatest professional bull rider?

That question will be answered Thursday in the annual charity mechanical bull challenge.

Hunter (Edmonton Oilers), Louie (Edmonton Oil Kings), Buzz (Edmonton Stingers) and mascots from the Edmonton Riverhawks and Edmonton Elks will compete in the fifth annual charity challenge.

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Reigning professional bull rider (PBR) Canada champion Nick Tetz, will judge the mascots advance through a multi-round competition.

River the mascot from Edmonton Riverhawks “River and Kid” is last year’s winner.

The winner will receive $1,000 to the charity of their choice along with the coveted trophy belt buckle.

Ford Hall inside Rogers Place will host the event on Thursday at 1 p.m.

The event kicks off this weekend’s PBR national finals at Rogers Place on Friday and Saturday.