Local business to ‘cover the tab' if Leafs win Game 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to advance to the Conference Finals and a Barrie establishment says they will cover their customers' tabs if the Leafs win Sunday's Game 7 against the Florida Panthers.
Emil Kamel, owner of North Swing Golf Lounge and a diehard Leafs fan, said he will personally cover everyone's tab at his establishment.
The business announced the promotion on their Instagram page.
'I want it to be a celebratory moment,' said Kamel in a phone call with CTV News. 'I'm a diehard Leafs fan.'
The lounge is encouraging guests to arrive before the game's 7:30 p.m. start time.
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