Premier John Horgan will soon be sporting a New Westminster Salmonbellies jersey in the B.C. legislature.
Horgan, a longtime lacrosse fan, was rooting for his hometown Victoria Shamrocks to topple the ’Bellies in the Western Lacrosse Association final. He attended Game 5 between the Salmonbellies and Shamrocks at Queen’s Park Arena Sunday night, when the ’Bellies captured the WLA title after taking the series four games to one.
As part of a bet with New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy, Horgan will now have to trade in his trusty Shamrocks jersey and wear a Salmonbellies jersey in the legislature.
“He did have to watch his team bow out of the playoffs,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I think the premier might be our good luck charm – we might have to bring him back for a future game. He will have to wear a proper jersey this time, that’s for sure.”
The City of New Westminster has accepted an invitation from the New Westminster Senior Salmonbellies Lacrosse Cub to participate in hosting a Mann Cup luncheon and press conference on Sept. 7 at Queen’s Park Arena. Following a luncheon on the wooden floor at Queen’s Park Arena, the teams competing in the national championship will be introduced at a press conference.
“I think it’s important to note the winningest lacrosse team in history, the New Westminster Salmonbellies, are once again going to challenge for the most elusive trophy in sports, the solid gold Mann Cup,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “Congratulations to all the New Westminster Salmonbellies and all the team’s associates that work so hard to put this team together.”
