\n\tThe Edmonton Riverhawks said farewell for the season Sunday, with a special night dedicated to their supporters.<\/p>\n
\n\tA Fan Appreciation Night marked the last regular season game and the Riverhawks’ final game this year.<\/p>\n
\n\tAfter a loss to the Victoria Harbour Cats, the team ended their run with an 18-36 record. Despite not heading to the playoffs, the Riverhawks are calling the season a success.<\/p>\n
\n\tSunday’s attendance of more than 5,400, helped the Riverhawks break a West Coast League attendance record, with 104,748 fans showing up to cheer on the team in 2023.<\/p>\n
\n\t“It’s been an unbelievable year,” said Steve Hogle, Edmonton Riverhawks GM. “We’re really touched and we just love feeling the vibe.”<\/p>\n
\n\tHogle said there’s a great team of people behind the player, and the team is getting better and learning from every game.<\/p>\n
\n\t“They’ll keep getting better on the field, we’ll keep getting better in the stands and you know what, it’s really first and foremost about the experience. It’s an event, not a game,” he added.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe organization has seen success with a jam-packed promo schedule, with special events each night and themes dedicated to a wide range of communities in Edmonton.<\/p>\n
\n\t“On a micro scale, it’s fan first, fun first. And on a macro scale, it’s all about building community,” Hogle said. “This has been a gathering ground for thousands of years, dating back to the Indigenous People who came before us, that’s what it is today.<\/p>\n
\n\t“People come, gather, visit, have beer, watch some great ball and have some laughs.”<\/p>\n