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Carney watches Canada-U.S. Olympic gold hockey game with friends at a pub
Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney watched the men's Canada–U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey game at Chelsea Pub near Ottawa with his wife, family, friends and several Liberal MPs, wearing a gifted jersey and holding a non-alcoholic pint. The game was tied 1–1 after the third period and proceeded to overtime.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a public viewing of the men's Olympic gold medal hockey game between Canada and the United States at Chelsea Pub in Chelsea, Quebec shortly before 8 a.m. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, friends and family from the Prime Minister's Office, and several Liberal MPs. Carney wore a women's national team jersey bearing his surname and had a non-alcoholic pint while watching the match. The contest between the rivals was closely contested and moved to overtime after the third period.
Key facts:
- Carney and his wife joined restaurant staff, friends and family of the Prime Minister's Office and Liberal MPs for the early-morning viewing at Chelsea Pub north of Ottawa.
- He wore a jersey gifted earlier by the women's national team; his wife wore a Marie-Philip Poulin No. 29 jersey.
- He held a non-alcoholic pint and greeted the gathered group upon arrival.
- The score was tied 1–1 after the third period; Cale Makar had tied the game late in the second.
- Several Liberal legislators were present, including Caroline Desrochers, Sophie Chatel, Giovanna Mingarelli, Bruce Fanjoy and Stéphane Lauzon.
- The Canada–U.S. hockey rivalry was noted, with references to last year's 4 Nation Face-Off and historical Olympic results involving NHL players.
Summary:
The prime minister's appearance highlighted a casual, community-oriented viewing of an Olympic final involving two long-standing rivals. The game went to overtime after a 1–1 score at the end of the third period.
