DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman made a friendly wager prior on the National Hockey League’s 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Mayor Johnson said that if the Golden Knights win, he will five Las Vegas a genuine Stetson from Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas.
Mayor Goodman accepted and offered to send Mayor Johnson a piece of Las Vegas history if the Dallas Stars win the series: one of the original 89 lights that illuminated the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign, which was erected 1959.
“The Dallas Stars have had an incredible season,” Mayor Johnson said. “I know I speak for all of Dallas when I say we are ready to cheer on our team as they vie for the right to play for the Stanley Cup, and I am eager to display in my office at Dallas City Hall one of the original lights from the famous ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada’ sign.”
Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas proudly sponsored the wager. Store owner Julie Newport expressed her hope for a Dallas Stars victory but also said she looks forward to fitting Mayor Goodman with “one of Texas’ finest Stetson hats” in the event of a loss.
“I love the City of Dallas, and I am excited to see our Las Vegas Golden Knights take on the Stars in the Western Conference Finals,” Mayor Goodman said. “I have always loved horse riding and cannot wait to wear my new cowboy hat after the Knights win.”
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