Provincial Pride on the Line as Alberta, BC Premiers Make Hockey Playoff Wager

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson and Edmonton Oilers' Sam Carrick battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton on April 13, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

The premiers of Alberta and British Columbia are at odds again—but this time it’s over a hockey game, and the loser will be wearing the winner’s team jersey.

It started with a message on social media from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tagging B.C. Premier David Eby.