The details of the Stanley Cup wager have finally been finalized.
Mayor Allen Dowhan and Summerside PEI’s Mayor Bill Martin made the wager during the Stanley Cup finals earlier this year.
When the Washington Capitals and former Dauphinite Barry Trotz won the Stanley Cup, it was originally discussed that Mayor Dowhan would travel to PEI this summer to cash in on the bet.
This week, a different arrangement was agreed to.
Mayor Dowhan won’t be going to the East Coast. Instead, 100 lbs of lobster will be shipped to Dauphin this month and will be donated towards the community fundraising initiatives related to Barry Trotz’s visit on August 22.
Mayor Dowhan spoke with us about the announcement. “We’re picking it up in Winnipeg. we’re pre-selling it or selling it to people at 20 dollars apiece and all the money is going to match Barry Trotz’s contribution.”
“I thought I could make it, but I just got busy, I promised the mayor there we’re going to go on a PEI vacation there next year, on my own dime, and I’ll visit him then. I thought we received excellent national exposure and that was the prime purpose of it.” He continues, “It’s a great national news story for us.”
“I’m pleased to be able to contribute my winnings towards a worthy fundraising cause for Dauphin. And should Mayor Martin decide to accompany the lobsters to Dauphin, he will definitely be treated to a good old Ukrainian meal”, said Mayor Dowhan.
The Rotary Club of Dauphin will be selling the lobster for $20 a piece with details to be released through their Facebook page next week.
