Edmonton Riverhawks win first playoff game [Video]

The Edmonton Riverhawks have made franchise history.

The team bested the Bellingham Bells 3-1 Saturday night for the franchise’s first post-season win.

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This is the first year the Riverhawks have qualified for the West Coast League (WCL) playoffs, thanks to a 33-22 regular season finish, and the team set a WCL playoff game attendance record with 7,848 tickets sold. 

“It was amazing. A huge turn out from the community. A lot of people wanting to see good baseball,” said Ryan Chan, Riverhawks fan experience coordinator.

Chan said it was extra special to be able to celebrate the team’s first post-season win at home with a fireworks show after the game.

“Just put a bow on what was a really great night,” he added.

At the end of July, the Riverhawks set the league’s single-season attendance record of 116,871 fans.

Due to the growing fan base, Chan said the Riverhawks recently converted their general admission to reserved seating.

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