The governor’s office never publicly acknowledged the wager, but fans aren’t letting him forget
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
A few Albertans are tagging Texas Governor Greg Abbott in social media posts and encouraging his potential enjoyment of Alberta beef.
These messages are in response to the Edmonton Oilers winning 2-1 against the Dallas Stars on June 2. The victory eliminated the Stars from the NHL playoffs and awarded the Oilers the Clarence Campbell trophy as the Western Conference champions.
Prior to game one of the series, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offered a bet to the Texas governor.
If the Oilers win, he must eat Alberta beef and rave about its quality. If the Stars win, Premier Smith promised to do the same with Texas beef.
The governor’s office never publicly acknowledged the wager, but Albertans aren’t letting him forget it was made.
Gov. Greg Abbott “will be enjoying some amazing Triple A Alberta Beef,” Melanie Green said on X in a post tagging the governor. “How do you like that cooked.”
Green also placed a reply in one of the governor’s June 2 X posts about supporting USA Cricket.
Alberta Triple A beef is so mouth watering you can almost taste it, she said.
Albertan Chase Zaba replied to one of Premier Smith’s posts which included a photo of the Oilers after the victory.
“Hey @GregAbbott_TX looks like your getting some Alberta Beef ??,” his post said, accompanied by a #LetsGoOilers.
With their win, the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
Farms.com has contacted Premier Smith’s office for details on whether another ag-related bet will be made during the final.