Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is delivering on his Oilers playoff wager with the mayor of Edmonton.
Johnson took to social media Friday in a video wishing the Edmonton Oilers numerous luck within the Stanley Cup Finals in opposition to the Florida Panthers — all whereas sporting an Oilers jersey.
“To be sincere, I’d want to not be sporting this, however a wager’s a wager,” he mentioned within the video.
“I promised the mayor of Edmonton, Amarjeet Sohi, that if the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars within the NHL Western Convention Last, I might put on an Oilers jersey and report a very good luck video.”
After the video was posted, Sohi thanked Johnson for being “such a very good sport” and requested him if he can be cheering for the Oilers throughout the Stanley Cup Finals.
He additionally gave a shout out to Stars followers for making the Western Convention ultimate memorable.
“Edmonton will at all times keep in mind your generosity and kindness in the direction of the Ben Stelter Basis,” Sohi mentioned.
Johnson is certainly one of many distinguished figures who’re making good on their playoff bets.
Final month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to a quintessential battle of the meat. In her wager, Smith mentioned Abbott must eat an Alberta rib steak on digicam if the Oilers beat the Stars.
The Oilers took residence the Campbell Bowl final week after defeating the Stars 2-1 in Sport 6 of the best-of-seven collection.
In a video posted on social media platform X on Friday, Abbott conceded to Smith.
A half-eaten steak, bought from Burgardt’s Butcher Store in Excessive River, Alta., will be seen on a desk in entrance of him.
“I gotta inform you, I’ve already had some and it’s undoubtedly the most effective steak I’ve ever had from Canada,” Abbott mentioned.
“(It) have to be from a cow raised in Texas.”
Smith additionally poked enjoyable at Abbott in her response.
“I hope you loved that scrumptious Alberta beef,” she mentioned.
“Thanks for being an ideal sport with our wager too!”
New bets have already been positioned for the Stanley Cup Finals, the place the Oilers will face off in opposition to the Panthers.
Dawn, Fla., Mayor Mike Ryan reached out to Sohi via social media to supply yet one more “pleasant wager.”
“When the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup, I’ll ship you a cats jersey so that you can put on at your subsequent large public occasion,” he mentioned.
“What do you say, Mayor Sohi? Let’s go, cats!”
Just a few brief hours later, Sohi answered the decision.
“A whole lot of mayors are sporting Oilers jerseys as we speak, and you’re subsequent,” he mentioned.
Smith additionally solid a wager with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday afternoon.
“Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and once we do, would you ship a few of your best Florida rum to Alberta for us to rejoice with?” she requested.
“If by some miracle the Panthers win the collection, then I’ll ship some effective Alberta-made whiskey all the way down to Florida.”
DeSantis had not responded to Smith’s wager previous to publication.
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