Canadians worldwide take in Olympic men’s hockey gold medal win over Sweden

Canadians across the country and in deserts and world-class cities around the globe gathered to watch Team Canada win Olympic gold.

Many Canadians proudly posted photos on Twitter of friends and family crowded around TVs on Sunday as Canada topped Sweden 3-0 to win its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was among a capacity crowd at a downtown sports bar, where he pulled many eyes away from the jumbo screen as he posed for photos with fans.

There were no empty tables at the Sin Bin Sports Grill in Vancouver, despite the unusually early 4 a.m. game time, snowy weather and noticeable absence of alcohol.

Fans were forced to swap beer for water and soft drinks due to tight liquor regulations prohibiting early morning alcohol sales.

Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz scored their first goals of the tournament while goaltender Carey Price earned his second straight shutout.

“Dubai> a bar full of Canucks rooting for Team Canada!” tweeted celebrity chef Michael Smith, adding the hashtags #FarFromHome #HockeyInTheDesert #GoForGold #LentilHunter and a photo of himself in a hockey jersey surrounded by cheering fans.

Several fans used Twitter to find a pub in London, U.K., that would show the Olympic hockey final instead of Premier League soccer.

“Tweeps, do you know a bar/pub where we can watch the ice hockey final Sweden vs Canada? Ideally in North or East London. ANYONE?” said a user named Bride Persson with the hashtag #TeamSweden.

Chris Dann replied: “there’s a Canadian pub in Covent Garden called the Maple Leaf. They might have it on. Think football will win in most pubs!”

A photo of Canadian fans celebrating Jonathan Toews’ first-period goal in Hong Kong was retweeted by several users.

“Love it! Hockey Night in Hong Kong,” said Cam MacMurchy, who shared Cedric Sam’s original photo.

Fans also congregated in a bar in Cambodia well before the game started.

“The Score Bar in Phnom Penh almost full with puck drop 45 mins away. #CAN-SWE @cbcolympics #cbc Hockey Night in Cambodia!” posted Chris Franklin, a senior assignment producer for CBC in Calgary.

It was a scene common in North America.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash, a native of Victoria and a former Canadian Olympian, tweeted before the game.

“Drop the puck already,” said Nash from his verified account.

“1 dink. Phew. 40 years old and so nervous for the boys. Gotta love sport,” added Nash after Toews gave Canada its 1-0 lead.