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Hockey fans will be able to down a brew or two at bars and restaurants during Sunday morning’s Olympic gold medal game between Team Canada and Sweden. The Canadian men’s team made it to the finals after beating Team USA on Friday.

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Premier Alison Redford tweeted Friday afternoon that bars will be allowed to open at 5 a.m. for the final.

Big game on Sun! Happy to tell you AB bars will be able to open & serve at 5 AM. Go Canada, go! #pleasedrinkresponsibly #WeAreWinter #ableg — Alison Redford (@Redford_Alison) February 21, 2014

Restaurants will also be allowed to get an early start on liquor service.

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The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission says bars and restaurants won’t have to apply for a special licence.

“We appreciate the outpouring of enthusiasm of Albertans who want to gather to watch the game on Sunday and will support licensees to serve liquor when the puck drops,” said Commission CEO and president Bill Robinson in a media release.

The commission had discussions with both the Calgary and Edmonton Police Service before making the decision.

Here’s a list of some of the bars that plan to swing open their doors to hockey fans on Sunday morning: