Mayor Bronconnier and Mayor Bloomberg Made a friendly wager on the NLL Championship Game
May 14, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
CALGARY) Mayor Dave Bronconnier and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced a friendly wager on the National Lacrosse League championship game between the Calgary Roughnecks and the New York Titans. The game will take place at Calgary's Pengrowth Saddledome on Friday, May 15th at 7:30 PM MST.
If the Roughnecks win, Mayor Bloomberg will send Mayor Bronconnier Irish stew and shepherd's pie from Mary's Celtic Kitchen in Woodlawn, stuffed grape leaves, mousaka and spinach pie from Pinocchio Palace in Astoria, and an assortment of meats and cheeses from Enzo's of Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The three restaurants are from three of the nine neighborhoods that comprise "Nine in '09," the new initiative Mayor Bloomberg announced earlier this month that encourages residents to explore nine culturally-diverse neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
If the Titans win, Mayor Bronconnier will send Mayor Bloomberg a supply of world famous Alberta Beef, Italian Sausage from Spolumbo's Fine Foods and Deli in Inglewood and beer from Calgary's own BigRock Brewery.
"I have a feeling that Friday will be the Roughneck's night - no question," said Mayor Bronconnier. "My hat is off to our friend Mayor Bloomberg. He's pulling out all the stops to support his team, offering a taste of some of New York's most interesting neighborhoods. I do feel a bit bad though, I mean it's going to be a lot of work for him to pick up all that stuff for us on Saturday morning!"
"We'd be happy to serve up some the world's best food to our friends in Calgary, but I have a hunch that to taste it, they'll need to book a flight to New York," said Mayor Bloomberg. "The Titans have been at the top of their game - and that was before Mayor Bronconnier began waving red meat and beer in front of them. I look forward to a great game and hope the Titans can bring the championship home to New York."
Mayor Bronconnier is encouraging Calgarians to fill the âDome on Friday night. It's going to be a great game. For ticket information, please visit www.calgaryroughnecks.com.
National Lacrosse League Stories from May 14, 2009
- Blazers Dan Dawson wins NLL 2009 Most Valuable Player Award - Boston Blazers
- Mayor Bronconnier and Mayor Bloomberg Made a friendly wager on the NLL Championship Game - Calgary Roughnecks
- Dan Dawson wins NLL 2009 Most Valuable Player Award, presented by Reebok - NLL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
