Mayor Johnson, Denver Mayor Johnston make friendly wager on Stars-Avalanche game
DALLAS - Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a friendly wager ahead of the second-round NHL Western Conference playoff series between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche.
If the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche, Mayor Johnston will gift a Denver flag belt buckle to Mayor Johnson. If the Avalanche beat the Stars, Mayor Johnson will gift a Texas-style belt buckle to Mayor Johnston.
Mayor Johnson tweeted on Tuesday, "What do you say, @MikeJohnstonCO, to a friendly wager on the @NHL @StanleyCup Playoffs Western Conference second-round? If the @Avalanche win, a Texas-style belt buckle is yours, on me. State YOUR wager and let's go all in! #TexasHockey @DallasStars"
Mayor Johnston responded, "Game on! WHEN the @Avalanche beat the @DallasStars, you send me a Texas belt to add to my collection. If there are any surprises, you get one of my own Denver belt buckles. Deal? #GoAvsGo"
"I always love a friendly sports wager with another mayor," said Mayor Johnson. "The Dallas Stars have played a great season and I look forward to cheering them on along with the rest of Dallas as they vie for the right to play for the Stanley Cup."
"I'm especially excited to add a Denver flag belt buckle to my collection after the Stars beat the Avalanche!" added Mayor Johnson.
"I'm looking forward to a friendly Johnston vs. Johnson competition during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and I'm excited to add a new belt to my collection," said Mayor Johnston. "Avs faithful in Denver and across the country will be cheering for Colorado. Let's go, Avalanche!"
The Dallas Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the series on Tuesday, May 7, at the American Airlines Center. The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT.
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