'It's time for another title': Cadence Weapon reworks Oilers anthem for Stanley Cup final

TORONTO — Cadence Weapon put a new Stanley Cup spin on her rap anthem “Connor McDavid.”

As the Edmonton Oilers head into Game 2 of the NHL Finals tonight, the local rapper and self-proclaimed fan has released a revised version of his 2017 tribute to the rookie player, now captain of the team.

“Connor McDavid – 2024 Stanley Cup Version” updates the original lyrics to include current players on the Oilers roster and a nod to the last time the Oilers made the final in 2006.

The Polaris Prize-winning rapper, born Rollie Pemberton, posted clips to his Instagram account as he prepared to board a flight at Toronto's Pearson Airport to Edmonton, for the filming of 'a video clip Monday outside Rogers Place.

Pemberton called the turn of events “the most impulsive week” of his life.

If the Oilers win the Cup against the Florida Panthers, it would be the first time a Canadian team has done so in 31 years.

And even though the Oilers lost Game 1 on Saturday, Pemberton seems hopeful he can come out on top, rapping on the track that it's “time for another title.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2024.

David Friend, The Canadian Press