Oilers' 'Pink Pony Club', song explained: How Chappell Roan hit became victory song during Stanley Cup playoffs | Sporting News

Deep playoff runs are all about temporary traditions, which the Oilers have shown over the past few years.

From the team that brought you "Play La Bamba" comes this year's song of the playoffs, "Pink Pony Club." Chappell Roan's hit song is one of the most popular tunes in North America, so it's no surprise that it has made its way to the sports world.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp During Oilers home games, Edmonton has been playing the song in the third period, with fans along in the background.

18,000 strong belting out PINK PONY CLUB after an #Oilers playoff victory is something Ill never forget This afternoon crowd had the JUICE today pic.twitter.com/mvasW0IaCM #Oilers Oil Country Vibin' into the night with Winning Rally song - PINK Pony Club!! pic.twitter.com/ZlZRyYvja4 However, the "Pink Pony Club" influence doesn't end there, as the Oilers players have been playing the song after wins in locker room celebrations.

In recent history, NHL teams have adopted songs as their Stanley Cup soundtrack, whether its the Avalanche playing "All the Small Things" in 2022 to the Blues playing "Gloria" in 2019.

So, why have the Oilers' made "Pink Pony Club" their victory song? Here's the latest.

SN's NHL HQ: Live NHL scores | Updated NHL standings | Full NHL schedule Oilers' 'Pink Pony Club', song explained The Oilers players' use on "Pink Pony Club" as their victory song appears to date back to the beginning of the playoffs, when they played the song in the locker room after their first two wins of the postseason against the Kings.

In case youve ever wondered what the #Oilers are playing in the room after a win these days, Chapelle Roans Pink Pony Club is blaring for a second straight game However, the Oilers stadium played the song as a singalong for fans during the game as far back as, at least, March 15.

While the Oilers have adopted "Pink Pony Club" as their song of the playoffs, the Edmonton players have refused to reveal the reasoning behind it.

"We're going to keep that one within the team," Evan Bouchard said, via the Edmonton Sun .

It's clear that there is a reason why the team chose this song, but no one wants to be the first to let the public know its origin.

"Well, I know exactly where it started, but I dont know if I want to let that secret out," Calvin Pickard said.

"I know exactly when, because I was there.

But, I think I am going to keep it tight to the chest." The song itself doesn't have any ties to hockey, Edmonton, or anything that would connect directly to the Oilers team.

Therefore, fans can use their imaginations to guess why the Oilers chose "Pink Pony Club" as their victory song.

MORE: Complete Stanley Cup Finals, playoff history for Oilers "Pink Pony Club" lyrics I know you wanted me to stay But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in LA And I heard that there's a special place Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day I'm having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee Hear Santa Monica, I swear it's calling me Won't make my mama proud, it's gonna cause a scene She sees her baby girl, I know she's gonna scream God, what have you done? You're a pink pony girl And you dance at the club Oh mama, I'm just having fun On the stage in my heels It's where I belong down at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing down in West Hollywood I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club I'm up and jaws are on the floor Lovers in the bathroom and a line outside the door Blacklights and a mirrored disco ball Every night's another reason why I left it all I thank my wicked dreams a year from Tennessee Oh, Santa Monica, you've been too good to me Won't make my mama proud, it's gonna cause a scene She sees her baby girl, I know she's gonna scream God, what have you done? You're a pink pony girl And you dance at the club Oh mama, I'm just having fun On the stage in my heels It's where I belong down at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing down in West Hollywood I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club Don't think I've left you all behind Still love you and Tennessee You're always on my mind And mama, every Saturday I can hear your southern drawl a thousand miles away, saying God, what have you done? You're a pink pony girl And you dance at the club Oh mama, I'm just having fun On the stage in my heels It's where I belong down at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing down in West Hollywood I'm gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club I'm gonna keep on dancing I'm gonna keep on dancing.

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