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National Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
The Edmonton Oilers make Pink Pony Club part of their playoff lore
The first rule of Pink Pony Club is you do not talk about Pink Pony Club. Article content The second rule of Pink Pony Club is you do not talk about Pink Pony Club. Article content Article content The third rule of Pink Pony Club is if the Dallas Stars go limp, or tap out, the series is over. Article content It is now a playoff tradition, the kind of thing that will become part of Edmonton Oilers lore. The Oilers enter the Rogers Place ice surface to the chug-chugging guitar intro that has made Metallica's Enter Sandman a sports stadium standard. But if the night goes well for the Oilers, after all the players enter the dressing room, Chappell Roan's smash hit will be played at high volume. Article content It has become such a part of this playoff run that the crowd of 18,000-plus at Rogers Place belted out Pink Pony Club during Game 3. Article content But how did this song become the Oilers' playoff anthem? That's a closely guarded secret. 'We're going to keep that one within the team,' said Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard. Article content Goalie Calvin Pickard, who was in net for the team's first six playoff triumphs of 2025 before falling to injury, offered little more. Article content 'I don't know if I can tell people that story, can I?' said Pickard. 'Well, I know exactly where it started, but I don't know if I want to let that secret out. I know exactly when, because I was there. But, I think I am going to keep it tight to the chest. Article content Article content The fact that a lot of the sportswriters in the dressing room hadn't heard of the song until the playoff run is a sign that a lot of us need to get out more. For those of you who have been living under a rock, Roan's song has become more than the sum of its parts. It's about a girl who moves from a small town to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles, but ends up dancing at a club, The fact that she knows her mother would be aghast with her life choices suggests that the venue in question is indeed a strip club, but her line 'and I heard there's a special place, where boys and girls can all be queens every single day' has also made it an anthem for the queer community, and just about any kid who feels he, she or they simply don't fit in. There was a Chappell Roan-themed drag night held at an Edmonton nightclub in the fall of 2024. It's a pop song, but it might be the most unintentionally punk-rock anthem of this generation. Honestly, no one would have batted an eyelash had these lyrics been sung by Kurt Cobain. Article content And that's what makes hearing 18,000 fans belt out the song so spine-tinglingly wonderful. Whether it's intentional or not, they are signalling that the arena is a place of inclusion. Article content Article content There's a unique connection between random pop hits of the past and present and sports teams. In 2019, the St. Louis Blues went on a playoff run that ended in a Cup, with Laura Branigan's Gloria as their victory song. Singing along to Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline is part and parcel of going to Fenway Park and watching a Boston Red Sox game. Article content Some songs are local. When the Minnesota Twins win, they hear Let's Go Crazy by the late, great Prince — the state's most famous musical export. The Seattle Mariners rock to Jimi Hendrix's Fire, an homage to the local guitar legend. Article content Sometimes, when fans break into song, you wonder how and why the song got there. During Game 3 of the Oilers-Stars series, the fans belted out a version of the Cranberries' Zombie, which is a protest song about the Irish Republican Army and a bombing that killed two kids. And this scribe has lost count of the times arenas play the Outfield's Your Love when happy couples are shown on the big screens, even though the song is about infidelity.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle turns heads with stylish Game 4 outfit during Oilers' playoff win over Golden Knights
Lauren Kyle rocks custom Oilers playoff jacket in support of Connor McDavid (Getty Images) As the Edmonton Oilers took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs , all eyes were on the ice — but some attention was drawn to the stands thanks to Lauren Kyle , the wife of Oilers captain Connor McDavid . Known for her style and strong support of her husband, Lauren made waves on social media by showing off her Game 4 look from Rogers Place. Lauren Kyle rocks custom Oilers playoff jacket in support of Connor McDavid Lauren Kyle took to Instagram to share a snapshot of her playoff-ready ensemble, and fans of both fashion and hockey were quick to take notice. She wore a navy blue custom Oilers Wives and Girlfriends (WAG) jacket, designed by Sports Club Atelier. The front of the jacket was personalized with McDavid's iconic number 97 on the left and 'Oilers Playoffs 2025' on the right. The back featured bold lettering that read 'Edmonton Oilers Hockey' with 'McDavid' stitched underneath — a fashionable tribute to her superstar husband. To complete the look, Lauren layered the jacket over a crisp white tank top and added a touch of sophistication with high-waisted jeans, a burgundy belt, and a matching purse. Gold jewelry and slicked-back hair finished the ensemble, perfectly balancing casual playoff energy with personal flair. Connor McDavid shines on the ice as Oilers dominate Game 4 While Lauren's outfit drew attention off the ice, Connor McDavid was doing what he does best on the ice. The Oilers captain added an assist during Edmonton's 3-0 shutout win over Vegas, contributing to a dominant team effort. Adam Henrique led the scoring with two early goals, and Evander Kane sealed the deal with a third-period tally. McDavid now has 16 points in the postseason, continuing his elite playoff form after his 42-point Conn Smythe performance last year. Also Read: Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle stuns fans with chic design details from her upscale Edmonton bar and restaurant It remains unclear whether Lauren will travel to Las Vegas for Game 5, which is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. One thing's for sure: both on and off the ice, the McDavid name continues to make an impression this postseason. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings. Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
