Albertans looking to watch Sunday’s 5 a.m. gold medal hockey game at their favourite drinking establishment are in luck.

In the glow of Canada’s 1-0 victory over Team USA, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that all licensed bars and restaurants in the province will be included in the Winter Games liquor service extension for the pre-dawn match.

All #Alberta licensed bars & restaurants are automatically included in Sunday 5 am #Sochi2014 extension, No need to apply. #drinkresponsibly — AB Gaming & Liquor (@AGLCdotCA) February 21, 2014

Previously, just over a dozen establishments had been approved to serve liquor beginning at 8 a.m.

But just because they’re licensed to open and sell liquor, doesn’t mean every bar will be open. It’s still up to each individual business to make that call — and entice staff to work.

Hockey fans rejoice. Bars & pubs allowed to serve liquor for 5am gold medal game. Pls drink responsibly. #GoCanadaGo — Alberta Government (@YourAlberta) February 21, 2014

While elbow benders across the province rejoiced Friday, not everyone was pleased with the news.

The former national chair of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said he’s disappointed at the decision to extend service hours.

"It’s disappointing — not only from a MADD point of view, but from my personal point of view — that alcohol needs to be a part of celebrations of any kind," said Wayne Kauffeldt. "I’ll certainly be doing it quite soberly. I won’t be needing any alcohol to cheer on the team."

Alberta is joining its prairie brethren in the early openings. Saskatchewan has allowed nine bars in Saskatoon and Regina to serve liquor three and a half hours earlier than usual.

Manitoba’s liquor regulator will allow bars who apply for permission to start serving fans one hour before game time.

With files from The Canadian Press.