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Rahm Emanuel Blackhawks Bet: Chicago Mayor Looks To Collect After Hawks Thrilling OT Win (PHOTOS)

Rahm Wins Bet Against L.A. Mayor Following Blackhawks Victory
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 8: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel watches Game Five of the Western Conference Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on June 08, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

Patrick Kane's hat trick helped the Chicago Blackhawks topple the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the L.A. Kings, in a thrilling victory that went into two overtime periods Saturday night.

The win, which helped the team claim the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as the Western Conference champions was a boon for Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as well.

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Blackhawks Are Western Conference Champs
Joel Quenneville(01 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville smiles during a news conference after the Blackhawks' 4-3 win over Los Angeles Kings in the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Patrick Kane, Andrew Shaw(02 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his game winning goal with center Andrew Shaw (65) during the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Patrick Kane, Andrew Shaw(03 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate after Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores a game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Bill Daly, Jonathan Toews(04 of23)
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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly congratulates Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) after Blackhawks' 4-3 win over Los Angeles Kings in the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
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Chicago Blackhawks players pose with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Western Conference Championship trophy as they win over Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Jonathan Quick, Patrick Kane(06 of23)
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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) congratulates Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) after Chicago Blackhawks win over Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
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Chicago Blackhawks players pose with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Western Conference Championship trophy as they win over Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks advance to the Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Patrick Kane(08 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Corey Crawford, Anze Kopitar ((09 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) grabs the puck in front of Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) during the first overtime period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Jake Muzzin, Andrew Shaw(10 of23)
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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin (6) is checked into Chicago Blackhawks bench by Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
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Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after right wing Patrick Kane scored a goal during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Corey Crawford, Justin Williams(12 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) saves a shot by Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Mike Richards, Nick Leddy(13 of23)
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Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy (8) tangle during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Jonathan Quick, Patrick Sharp, Trevor Lewis(14 of23)
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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) saves a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, as Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp and Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) work in front of Quick during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Michael Frolik, Marcus Kruger, Slava Voynov(15 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik (67) leaps as Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov (26) compete for the puck during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Patrick Kane(16 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (credit:AP)
Corey Crawford(17 of23)
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, right, covers up the puck during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
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Chicago Blackhawks fans cheer after right wing Patrick Kane (88) scored during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
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Chicago Blackhawks fans cheer after defenseman Duncan Keith scored a goal during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
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A Chicago Blackhawks fan cheers before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals between the Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
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A Chicago Blackhawks fan cheers before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals between the Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Nick Woods(22 of23)
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Ten-year-old Chicago Blackhawks fan Nick Woods arrives at the United Center for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals between the Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (credit:AP)
Los Angeles Kings v Chicago Blackhawks - Game Five(23 of23)
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 08: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates on the ice during pregame against the Los Angeles Kings during Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center on June 8, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Emanuel had wagered several Chicago spoils (mostly food and beer) should the team lose to the reigning Western Conference champions.

Emanuel was in attendance for the win and later tweeted a good-natured jab at Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa:

Villaraigosa had not responded as of Sunday.

Villaraigosa had previously raised the stakes on Emanuel's offer, and threw a few disses of his own toward the Hawks.

“I was recently surprised to learn that Chicago has a professional ice hockey team,” Villaraigosa wrote. “Who knew? Has this team been in Chicago long? Do they practice out on Lake Michigan when it freezes over in those famously cold and windy winters of yours?"

In the wake of his team's loss, Villaraigosa will have to pony up the following items he promised to Emanuel:

  • 9 #19 Pastrami Sandwiches from Langer’s Deli
  • 9 French Dip Sandwiches from Phillipe the Original
  • For the sandwiches, one case of Morehouse Mustard, the official mustard of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking of baseball, when was the last time the Cubs were in the World Series?
  • One case of beer each from our very own Golden Road and Eagle Rock Breweries.
  • 3 Hollenbeck Burritos from El Tepeyac Cafe, weighing in at five pounds each.
  • 12 bottles of Sriracha Chili Suace
  • And to ensure that you maintain your newfound inner peace, one copy of YogaWorks for Everybody DVD.

Wednesday, Chicago will face off against the Eastern Conference winners, the Boston Bruins. This is the first finals matchup of NHL Original Six franchises since 1979, and it will pit two of the last three champions against each other, according to the Associated Press.

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