Alberta Premier Challenges Florida Governor to Stanley Cup Bet as Oilers Take on Panthers in Finals
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has proposed a new hockey bet—this time with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—as the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers face off in the Stanley Cup Final, which began Saturday night, June 8.
In a post on X on June 8 in the afternoon, Ms. Smith told Mr. DeSantis that the bet is “for all the marbles,” and whoever loses the Cup will have to send a top-notch spirit to the winning side to enjoy it.
“Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and when we do, would you send some of your finest Florida rum to Alberta for us to celebrate with?” the premier wrote in her post before Game 1 commenced at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
“If by some miracle the Panthers win the series, then I will send some fine Alberta-made whiskey down to Florida,” she added.
“Do you agree?”
Game 1 ended with the Panthers beating the Oilers 3-0 to take a 1–0 lead in the finals. Game 2 will see the two teams compete back at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 10 before the best-of-seven series shifts to Rogers Place in Edmonton on June 13.
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As of the time of publication, Mr. DeSantis had not responded to the proposal on his X account.
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