May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008
 Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell honors his bet over the Stanley Cup Finals with Governor Granholm, enjoys Kowalski Kowality Sausage and Faygo Pop wearing a Red Wings Jersey. |
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today placed a friendly wager with Pennsylvania's Governor Edward G. Rendell on the 2008 Stanley Cup finals between the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Adding a note of friendly competition to the Red Wings and Penguins Stanley Cup final series, Granholm and Rendell have agreed that the governor of the losing team must be photographed enjoying a meal from the winning state while wearing the winning team's jersey. A photo of the occasion must be publicly released.
The selected meal from Michigan that Governor Rendell would enjoy includes, Faygo Rock and Rye pop and Kowalski Kowality sausage, both companies are headquartered in Detroit. For a sweet treat, Michigan-grown cherries would also be provided to Rendell. Hot dogs from The Original Hot Dog Shop, a Primanti Brothers sandwich, and Smiley Face cookies from Eat ‘n Park restaurant, all Pittsburgh establishments, have been selected for Governor Granholm.
The Detroit Red Wings have won 10 Stanley Cup championships throughout history, more than any other franchise based in the United States. Game one of the finals is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at 8 p.m.
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