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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, holds a case of Yuengling beer presented to him outside his home

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, holds a case of Yuengling beer presented to him outside his home by US Ambassador David Jacobson Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

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Obama sends beer to cover hockey bet

Tossed in an extra case of Yuengling for Harper

Updated: Friday, 19 Mar 2010, 10:16 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 19 Mar 2010, 10:16 AM EDT

OTTAWA (AP) - President Barack Obama followed through on his hockey bet with Canada, sending beer to the prime minister.

Stephen Harper received the delivery of Molson Canadian on Friday. Canada won the men's gold-medal game on Sidney Crosby's overtime goal.

Harper and Obama had each wagered a case of beer on the outcome.

Obama tossed in an extra case of Yuengling for Harper, the president's brew of choice had he won the friendly wager.

Ambassador David Jacobson, Obama's top representative in Canada, delivered the beer.

A spokesman for Harper said the two cases would be donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

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