2006, July 17th

Well the Oilers lost game seven and are going home empty handed. To top off the misery we have to send some of our craft brews to the folks in Raleigh Durham. At least we get to send our Australian Mountain Pepper Berry and our Honey Brown as part of the Edmonton Six Pack. We will follow up with more information as it becomes available.The Press release simply stated:

News Release

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Mandel Honors Stanley Cup Finals Wager

Edmonton , June 22, 2006 – Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel has honoured his wager with Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor Charles Meeker, after the Carolina Hurricanes edged out the Edmonton Oilers in a hard fought seven-game Stanley Cup Finals series. Under the terms of the friendly wager, Mayor Mandel has sent beer from three Edmonton micro-breweries - Alley Kat, Maverick and Amber's - off to the North Carolina Capital.

Although disappointed with the loss in such close series, Mayor Mandel commented "As a city we are extremely proud of the character and never-quit attitude displayed by our Oilers. I congratulate the team on their outstanding playoff run that ignited Canada's hockey passion, and further extend my congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes on their Stanley Cup victory."

"Although I hope Mayor Meeker enjoys sampling our finest local beer, I look forward to trying Raleigh's best at this time in 2007."

Please go to www.edmonton.ca, click under "Meet Mayor Mandel", then click on "2006 NHL Playoff Wagers" to see Mayor Mandel fulfilling his wager