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Where to support Team Canada in Winnipeg for Sunday’s Olympic men’s hockey game

  • On Sunday, Manitoba's Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority executive director authorized Winnipeg, Manitoba bars including The Grove Pub & Restaurant and Underdogs to open early for the Canada–USA Olympic hockey final.
  • After beating Finland on Friday, Team Canada advanced to the gold-medal game, prompting Premier Wab Kinew to note the whole country leans in when Canada plays for gold.
  • One 200-seat bar was fully booked about four hours after the Grove opened at 6:45 a.m., and the 100-seat pub expects to hit capacity, Tyler McVarish said.
  • Venue owners said it's important to support fans, and the provincial government authorized early openings so friends, families and neighbours can gather for a high-energy event.
  • In British Columbia, Premier Eby messaged that licensed establishments may serve liquor starting at 5 am on Feb. 22, 2026, with municipal support encouraged, and the City of Vancouver waived approval processes for good-standing licensees.
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Province of Manitoba broke the news in on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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