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(by Jason Simmonds) ST. JOHN’S – It will not be a surprise if the P.E.I. crowd adopts the Brad Gushue rink at the Sun Life Financial Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship in Summerside from April 17 to 22. PEICurling.com photo: Brett … Continue reading →

A new title sponsor was announced on Tuesday for the Player’s Championship, which got underway in Summerside. “Sun Life Financial is delighted to announce our relationship with The Players’ Championship of curling,” said Mary De Paoli, EVP and Chief Marketing … Continue reading →

Click to view an album of photos from tonight’s opening ceremonies and draw one at the Sun Life Financial Grand Slam of Curling Player’ Championship at Credit Union Place in Summerside.

The Grand Slam of Curling Player’s Championship kicked off this evening at Credit Union Place in Summerside with the opening ceremonies and four women’s draws. The players were piped in by students from Summerside’s College of Piping. Mayor Basil Stewart … Continue reading →

Stefanie Lawton got off to a blazing start at the final Capital One Grand Slam of Curling event of the season, beating defending champion Jennifer Jones 7-2 in just six ends on Tuesday.  Jones has won four of the past … Continue reading →

(by GEORGE KARRYS, Special to the Toronto Sun) Winnipeg skip Jennifer Jones slides into the Tuesday afternoon practice session at the Players’ Championship in Summerside, P.E.I. The defending champion is looking to cash in at the last major of the … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) Nedohin rink controls own fate in securing an Olympic Trials berth The Heather Nedohin rink can secure a berth in the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials in Winnipeg, Man., in December 2013 with a strong showing in the … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The women will be centre stage for Tuesday’s opening draw of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship. All eight teams will take part in the 7 p.m. draw. Fans can expect to … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – There is no room for error or unexpected problems for the ice-making crew preparing EastLink Arena for the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship. “It’s (schedule) a little on the tight side,” admitted … Continue reading →

Here’s a photo from Todd Richard (@ToddRichard1) of the City of Summerside, taken yesterday of the ice preparations for the Grand Slam of Curling, April 17-22 at Credit Union Place’s Eastlink arena.

PEICurling.com has created a Twitter list which will show you the latest information from some of the players, coaches and media attending the Players’ championship in Summerside. Click to launch Twitter and access list. Press the “Subscribe” button to add … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) WINNIPEG – One of the most successful women’s curling skips over the last decade is coming to Summerside. Jennifer Jones, with one world championship and eight medal performances, including four gold, two silver and two bronze, in … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) WINNIPEG – Mike McEwen is hoping history does not repeat itself at the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship this week. McEwen and his Winnipeg-based rink of third stone B.J. Neufeld, second stone Matt Wozniak … Continue reading →

Sweden’s Team Edin have now named their fourth teammate for the Player’s Championship, April 17-22 in Summerside. Niklas Edin, who normaly skips the team, is sidelined due to back surgery, and third stone Sebastian Kraupp has moved up to skip … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) After being a spectator at world men’s curling championship VICTORIA HARBOUR, ONT. – It’s no secret most athletes find it’s a lot tougher to be a spectator than right in the heat of battle. Sherry Middaugh will … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) KARLSTAD, SWEDEN – The Niklas Edin rink will have a different look at next week’s Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship at EastLink Arena. Submitted photo -Sebastian Kraupp Edin, who skips the team, is unable … Continue reading →

(by Allen Cameron, Postmedia News) CALGARY — Canadian curlers are in the unusual position of playing catchup to the rest of the world in the rapidly growing discipline of mixed doubles. Photo: Rebecca Jean MacDonald, Robert Campbell at the World … Continue reading →

(by Mort Cooper) Prince Edward Island has a reputation for developing some very fine curlers. One of the brightest stars to come from the Island is Erin Carmody. Team PEI 2010, l to r, Tricia Affleck, Kathy O”Rourke, Geri-Lynn Ramsay, … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) PENETANGUISHENE, ONT. – The reigning world men’s curling champions are coming to Summerside. Ontario’s Glenn Howard rink from the Coldwater and District Curling Club will be competing in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship from April … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) AARAU, SWITZERLAND – Silvana Tirinzoni and her teammates have certainly compiled their share of air miles during the 2011-12 curling season. The commitment has been worth it as the Switzerland rink has earned one of the eight … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) PENETANGUISHENE, ONT. – The P.E.I. connection with the Brad Gushue rink for the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship has been well documented.Second stone Adam Casey of Seven Mile Bay and third stone Brett Gallant … Continue reading →

Maritime Special Olympics teams were at the Cornwall Curling Club on March 24th for a one day invitational curling event. Click to visit Special Olympics PEI’s Facebook page for photos.

(by Jason Simmonds) EDMONTON – Kevin Martin has curled in 11 Briers, four world championships and won two Olympic gold medals, so he knows a thing or two about assessing the competition. Kevin Martin (Submitted photo) Martin and his Edmonton-based … Continue reading →

(by Jason Simmonds) WINNIPEG – Cathy Overton-Clapham is not only skipping her own rink, but she is mentoring three other young curlers in the process. And enjoying every minute of it. Submitted photo The Cathy Overton-Clapham-skipped rink will be one … Continue reading →