Birt loses close semi on last rock, Gushue advances to livestreamed 3 pm men’s final at Dave Jones Mayflower Classic

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The 3 pm finals are set at the Dave Jones Mayflower Cashspiel in Halifax, with the Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, taking on the Swiss Sven Michel foursome in the men’s final, and Theresa Breen facing Jill Brothers in the women’s. In semifinal play, Breen and PEI’s Suzanne Birt were tied coming home, but Breen, with last rock advantage made final her shot against several Birt rocks to win 5-4. Brothers pulled of a steal in her final shot against Scottish champ Lauren Grey for a 4-3 win. Gushue easily disposed of Chad Stevens – 7-2 in 5 ends, while Michel squeaked by Stuart Thompson 7-6 in an extra.

The men’s final will be livestreamed at http://player.communitylive.ca/Player/GetEvent/691

Scores are at Livecurling.com

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