Rise and shine, Toronto! Where hockey fans can watch the Canada-U.S. gold medal game
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The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are ending with a bang as the U.S. and Canada are set to battle it out for the gold medal in men’s hockey.
While the match is taking place in the early hours of Sunday, several places in Toronto are opening up their doors — and beer taps — for excited fans ahead of the puck drop at 8:10 a.m.
The North American rivals last faced each other in an Olympic finale at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics — when Canadian captain Sidney Crosby scored the infamous overtime golden goal.
While it’s not yet certain if Crosby will be on the ice Sunday, fans online are confident Canada’s roster will snipe another victory.
Here's where Torontonians can celebrate the Olympic spirit Sunday morning:
If you’re looking for one of the biggest screens in Toronto and a rowdy crowd, Scotiabank Arena might be the spot for you.
After a packed watch party for the World Series finale, the venue is yet again welcoming sports fans back on Sunday morning with doors opening at 7 a.m.
Tickets will be $15 and go on sale to the general public at 12 p.m. Saturday.
Fans looking for another large screen option can head to the CBC Toronto Broadcasting Centre, which is opening doors to fans at 7 a.m. Sunday.
Bars and restaurants won’t just open early for fans, but they’ll be serving drinks starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the final match.
The temporary change for the entire province was announced on social media by Premier Doug Ford on Friday.
“Let’s all come together, support local businesses and cheer on Team Canada!” Ford said.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario posted a notice about the temporary change, noting that it "applies to indoor licensed areas only" and not outdoor areas such as patios.
The announcement mirrors a decision already made by Toronto city council that allowed alcohol sales to start at 6 a.m. for the duration of the Olympics.
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