MRU predicts Flames win, MacEwan U. wager loss as Calgary and Edmonton hit the ice for Battle of Alberta

May 18, 2022

The Battle of Alberta is on as the Calgary Flames meet the Edmonton Oilers in round two of the NHL playoffs.

Mount Royal University is showing support for our local hockey heroes and will be cheering the Flames on to victory in the best-of-seven game series. To add to the fun, MRU and Edmonton’s MacEwan University have entered into a friendly wager.

Once the dust settles, the university in the city that loses the series will:

• fly the flag of the winning team on a flagpole on campus for a day
• donate $1,000 to the winning university’s foodbank

“It’s obvious, the Flames are the superior squad and we’re confident of victory,” said MRU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Tim Rahilly. “We’re pleased to take MacEwan University’s money in this wager for a good cause as we cheer on the Flames, who get straight “A’s” for their performance in the playoffs so far. We look forward to seeing the Flaming “C” flag flying on MacEwan’s campus.”

Of course, MacEwan University’s president Dr. Annette Trimbee sees the series a little differently.

“MacEwan is excited to cheer on the Blue Orange in the playoffs,” said Trimbee. “Our friends at Mount Royal University in Calgary disagree with our assessment. So we’ve decided to make it a little more interesting and get into the spirit of the Battle of Alberta.”

Watch for updates on the challenge on social media and at MRU.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Peter Glenn, Senior Media Relations Officer
403.463.6930
mediarelations@mtroyal.ca