(by Eric McCarthy) O’LEARY — Kim Dolan and her Charlottetown Curling Complex team of Susan McInnis, Sandy Matheson and Julie Scales are all first-time winners of the P.E.I Credit Unions Senior Women’s Provincial Curling Championship. Lead Julie Scales on the … Continue reading
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The PEI Credit Unions Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, for curlers age 50 and over, is down to one or two games, with the Kim Dolan rink going undefeated to win the Women’s title this afternoon, leaving just the two game … Continue reading
The 2016 SUBWAY AUS Curling Championship will be held from February 18-21 at the Highlander Curling Club in the St. Andrews/Antigonish, NS area. St. FX, the host university, is excited to host the biggest Atlantic championship event to date, with 14 … Continue reading
O’LEARY — The men’s title in the P.E.I. Credit Unions Senior Curling Championships will not be decided until Monday at O’Leary’s Maple Leaf Curling Club. Barry Cameron, left, and Roland Richard sweeping for Blair Jay. With Blair Weeks winning the … Continue reading
Here is a photo gallery from Friday action at the PEI Credit Unions provincial Seniors, in the Journal Pioneer. Click to view … Continue reading
Four of the spots in the PEI Credit Unions Provincial Senior Men’s and Women’s curling championship round have been filled following Saturday play at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Kim Dolan Kim Dolan and her Charlottetown rink have … Continue reading
The Sandra Schmirler Foundation Auction/Fundraiser is now open at the Montague Curling Rink, and continues until 5 pm on February 27. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1016964195030051/ on Facebook to view items up for auction. All proceeds of this auction will be donated … Continue reading
Here’s Clair Sweet (left), President of the Maple Leaf Curling Club accepting a sponsorship cheque from Maxine Ellis, Financial Services Officer at the Evangeline-Central Credit Union. Thank you PEI Credit Unions for your continued support of our provincial Senior curling … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club is hosting the Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships starting on Friday. Eight of the 11 teams competing will be competing in a two eight end game, “Warmup” series this morning. Everyone is invited to watch these … Continue reading
O’LEARY – Kim Dolan and her Charlottetown Curling Complex team is the only undefeated team in the women’s event at the P.E.I. Credit Unions provincial senior curling championships. Lead Angie MacDonald, left, and mate Karen MacDonald of the Karen Gallant … Continue reading
The PEI Credit Unions Provincial Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s Curling Championships, for curlers age 50 and over, got underway Friday at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, with six men’s and four women’s teams competing in the modified … Continue reading
It’s a repeat win for both the Open Division (any combination of male and female curlers), and the Women’s Division at the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial 2 Person Stick Championship, which wrapped up this afternoon at the Crapaud Community … Continue reading
Special Olympics PEI would like to thank iWave Information Systems for supporting Team PEI Curling athlete Monique Gauthier through the Draft an Athlete fundraising campaign! Curler John Anthony Laybolt was previously drafted, by ArsenaultBestCameronEllis Chartered Accountants. Draft an Athlete allows … Continue reading
The PEI Credit Unions Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, with Male and Female divisions for curlers age 50 and over, take place Feb. 12-15 2016 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Six men’s and four women’s teams … Continue reading
(by Dave Stewart) It’s one line in the City of Charlottetown’s 2016 capital budget. But it represents a giant leap toward finally building the new arena that many capital area residents have wanted for years. As for the location, everything … Continue reading
Round robin play concluded this afternoon at the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial 2 Person Stick Championship at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, with some previous champions, and some new names advancing to the Friday championship round. In the 12 … Continue reading
Three teams, including both defending champs, are still undefeated after opening day action at the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home PEI 2 Person Stick Curling Championships at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. The defending champion Sterling Stratton and Barry Craswell duo … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is holding an Under 13 Funspiel on Feb 15 (Islander Day Monday) from 9am to 2pm. All U13 curlers, both new and competitive, are welcome. The cost is $60 per team and will include a … Continue reading
O’LEARY — West Prince men’s teams have drawn a first-round bye in the P.E.I. Credit Union Senior Curling championships which open Friday afternoon at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. There are six men’s teams and four women’s teams … Continue reading
The PEI Credit Unions Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, with Male and Female divisions for curlers age 50 and over, take place Feb. 12-15 2016 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Six men’s and four women’s teams … Continue reading
There is an exciting new development and funding opportunity for athletes across Canada, called RBC Training Ground, and Halifax has been chosen as one of four locations to host this initiative. The event will take place on Saturday March 12th, … Continue reading
Due to weather and road conditions, it has now been decided to postpone the opening draw of the Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial Stick Curling Championship at the Crapaud Community Curling Club until Wednesday morning at 9:30. All draws … Continue reading
Due to weather and road conditions, Curl PEI is now delaying today’s start time for the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home PEI Stick Curling Championships in Crapaud until 12 noon, with a further announcement at 9:30am. … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded of the three remaining PEI curling championship entry deadlines: Junior Mixed The PEI Junior Mixed Curling Championship, with Under 16 and Under 21 divisions will be held at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, from March … Continue reading
Due to the expected weather conditions, Curl PEI has decided to start the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home PEI Stick Curling Championships, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, on Tuesday at 10:45am instead of 9:30am. This will allow people extra time … Continue reading
The Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Bonspiel on Saturday March 19 at the Montague Curling Club. $150/team to enter. … Continue reading
The 2016 Vogue Optical Provincial 55+ Winter Games take place February 22-27 in the City of Summerside. Registration deadline is Feb. 10. No late registrations will be accepted. Events will include: hockey, curling, stick curling, pickleball, bowling, snowshoeing, walking, skating, … Continue reading
The PEI Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home 2 Person Stick Curling Championships take place Feb. 9-11 2016 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. On Tuesday and Wednesday morning and afternoon the 12 teams in the Open division (any combination of … Continue reading
The sign above the front door reads, “We’re Rockin’ Again,” and inside it’s true. Ladies here for the Tuesday morning league are finally set to hit the ice at the Halifax Curling Club — the first time they’ve been able … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded of the following two events which have a deadline of 11:59 pm today. At the moment there are four girl’s teams and only one boy’s team signed up for the Under 16 championships, and seven teams signed … Continue reading
New Brunswick Junior Curling and the City of Fredericton present the Capital City Junior Curling Slam, April 8-10 2016 on arena ice at Willie O’Ree place in Fredericton NB. An invitation is extended to junior curlers across Atlantic Canada and … Continue reading
Here’s a photo of the Leo Stewart rink from the Summerside Fire Department, who recently repeated as winners of the PEI Firefighters Curling Championship, beating the Bob Smith rink from Montague in the final at the Montague Curling Rink. The … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded of the following upcoming PEI curling championship entry deadlines: MixedThe Western Community Curling Club in Alberton will host the PEI Mixed Curling Championship Feb. 26 to March 1, 2016. Entry deadline is Feb. 5. Entry fee … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) Golden ending to junior career O’LEARY – It might not have been on his radar when he left for the Canadian junior curling championships, but a gold medal in mixed doubles is a fine way for Matthew … Continue reading
Montague Juniors curled today and raised $780 in support of Islanders on a Cancer Journey. This annual event was held in memory of Wendy Sanderson. A special thank you to Nancy Collier for organizing the event and for all the … Continue reading
The Labatt-sponsored Meltdown funspiel takes place April 8, 9, and 10 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Entry fee of $140 per team guarantees three games, and fun, too! Friday night includes Chili and roll from 6-9, and music and … Continue reading
(by Charles Reid) The Adam Casey rink has defended its P.E.I. Tankard men’s provincial curling championship. Casey used a four-point first end to roll to an 8-1 win over Jamie Newson in the C final Monday at the Charlottetown Curling … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling Club is hosting the annual Provincial Auto Parts and Summerside Rotary Mardi Gras Funspiel from March 3-5 2016. Entry fee is $160 per team and guarantees three six end games. Five lucky participants will have a … Continue reading
The Adam Casey rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club and the Charlottetown Curling Complex has made it a clean sweep – winning all six of their games, including the three section finals against Charlottetown’s Jamie Newson rink, … Continue reading
Another weekend of provincial and territorial playdowns across the country resulted in some very familiar faces booking their tickets to the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Grande Prairie, Alta., and the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier in Ottawa. As of … Continue reading
Mary Fay and Karlee Burgess will need an extra closet to store all of their Team Canada gear from this season. Canadian champs! From left, Mary Fay, Andrew Atherton (coach), Kristin Clarke, Karlee Burgess and Janique LeBlanc. (Photo, Curling Canada/Michael … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) Jamie Newson knows the task in front of him. His Charlottetown Curling Complex rink must beat Adam Casey’s team three straight times to win the P.E.I. Tankard. “We just have to win the first one,” Newson said … Continue reading
The Adam Casey rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club and the Charlottetown Curling Complex are just one win away from repeating as PEI Tankard provincial men’s champions, and they will have three opportunities to do it. After … Continue reading
The annual Curl for Cancer curling fundraiser was held today at the Montague Curling Rink. At the end of the day, they were able to write a big cheque for the Canadian Cancer Society PEI Division, in the amount of … Continue reading
Defending champion Adam Casey and his team from the Silver Fox and Charlottetown clubs are well on their way to repeat as PEI Tankard champs, after capturing the second of three section finals in the six team modified triple knockout … Continue reading
The Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, will be going to the Brier again, after defeating the Colin Thomas rink 8-1 in the Newfoundland and Labrador final this morning. … Continue reading
Video of the Newfoundland and Labrador men’s championship final game between Gushue and Thomas is being streamed live here: http://bit.ly/1KPhSmv … Continue reading
It’s probably not a surprise to anyone, but the Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, is in the final for the Newfoundland and Labrador men’s championship, which gets underway at 8:30 am PEI time. File photo: Brad … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. — The all-stars and other award winners at the 2016 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario, were announced on Friday at the awards banquet at the Stratford Rotary Complex. PEI’s Chloé … Continue reading
The “B” final of the modified triple knockout PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship is set, and will feature the same teams that met in the “A” final – the Adam Casey rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht … Continue reading
The defending champion Adam Casey rink from Summerside’s Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club and the host Charlottetown Curling Complex have won the first of the three modified triple knockout sections in the PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship, scoring … Continue reading
Organizers have confirmed that the George’s Deck and Recovery Under 13 funspiel at the Montague Curling Rink is going ahead today. Here is the event draw: 10:00 am Ice 1 Sydney Carver vs Sean Peric Ice 2 Chase MacMillan vs … Continue reading
Here’s a video of the piping in of the teams at this evening’s PEI Tankard Opening Ceremonies at the Charlottetown Curling Complex … Continue reading
The teams for the first of three modified triple knockout section finals have been determined, following draw 2 play this evening at the PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Defending champion Adam Casey and his … Continue reading
Here is a gallery of photos from the PEI Tankard opening ceremonies and Draw 2 this evening at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Click on a thumbnail to enlarge, and use arrows to go ahead/back. … Continue reading
Curl PEI organizers have confirmed that tonight’s opening ceremonies at 6:15 and draw two at 7 pm are going ahead as scheduled. The Future Tankard U21 developmental game has been moved to the 1 pm Saturday draw. … Continue reading
The opening draw is in the books in the six team, modified triple knockout PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Draw one action. Larry Richards photo Tyler Harris and his Charlottetown/Montague rink, aided by a … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. — Mary Fay and her Nova Scotia teammate Karlee Burgess have a rare, almost unheard-of, opportunity in front of them. Nova Scotia second Karlee Burgess delivers rock to sweepers Janique LeBlanc, left, and Kristin Clarke. (Photo, Curling Canada/Bob … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. – P.E.I.’s entries dropped their final games in the Canadian junior curling championships on Friday morning. Matthew MacLean Matthew MacLean’s rink from O’Leary and Cornwall fell behind 5-0 after three ends in a 9-2 loss to Nova … Continue reading
Curlers are reminded of the following upcoming PEI curling championship entry deadlines: U18 The PEI Under 18 Curling Championships, with male and female divisions for curlers under the age of 18 years, will take place Feb. 19-23 2016 at the … Continue reading
The PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship gets underway at 2 this afternoon at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. The winning Tankard team will advance to the Tim Hortons Brier, March 5-13, 2016 at TD Place in Ottawa Ontario. Six teams, … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) Skip Adam Casey said he’s not feeling any extra pressure as the defending champs heading into today’s first day of play at the P.E.I. Tankard men’s curling championship. Prince Edward Island skip Adam Casey delivers a rock … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. – The Katie Fullerton rink had a strong finish in Thursday afternoon’s draw at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships. Chloe McCloskey throws fourth stones on the Katie Fullerton rink at the Canadian junior curling championships. Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer … Continue reading
Here is the draw for the George’s Deck and Recovery Under 13 Bonspiel, which takes place Saturday at the Montague Curling Rink. 10:00 am Ice 1 Sydney Carver vs Sean Peric Ice 2 Chase MacMillan vs Cruz Pineau Ice 3 … Continue reading
Alpine Fun Spiel It’s Back! March 4-5. March 4-5, 2016 $120 per team- first come basis 24 team max 2016 Alpine Entry Form Guaranteed three games (6 ends) First draw time Friday @4pm, last draw time Saturday @ 4pm. Entry … Continue reading
The PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship and the Future Tankard developmental event get underway Friday at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Tickets are $5 per draw or $20 for the weekend. Overflow parking is available from 5 pm Friday through … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. – Matthew MacLean’s rink scored an 11-1 victory over Nunavut in P.E.I.’s first seeding game of the Canadian junior men’s curling championship on Wednesday. P.E.I. men’s skip Matthew MacLean. Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer Having missed out on the championship … Continue reading
Organizer says encouraging new immigrants to curl might be key to keeping sport alive in P.E.I. A group of P.E.I. newcomers have enthusiastically taken up curling and the organizer thinks this is one step toward keeping the sport alive in the … Continue reading
The George’s Deck and Recovery funspiel for curlers under 13, which is free to enter, and includes a free lunch, has attracted 11 teams, and would like one more for an even draw. If interested, get in touch with Larry … Continue reading
Well-known PEI curler and curling coach Peter Gallant has taken on the job of coaching the South Korean women’s team, and has arrived in Korea. Peter and Leanne have moved into an apartment across the street from the curling centre. … Continue reading
Prince Edward Island scored three triples Tuesday to defeat Yukon 10-4 in eight ends at the Canadian junior men’s curling championship in Stratford, Ont.P.E.I. (2-4), which includes lead Jordan MacLean, second Noah O’Connor and third Alan MacLean, misses out on … Continue reading
Islanders are invited to join the 32nd annual Curl for Cancer event in Montague this Sunday,January 31st. It’s an opportunity for both beginners and those with lots of curling experience to enjoy a social event while raising funds for the … Continue reading
MONTAGUE CURLING RINK’S THIRD ANNUAL MEN’S FUNSPIEL, sponsored by Fair Isle Ford in Montague and Charlottetown, takes place Feb. 12th and 13th 2016 at the Montague Curling Rink. Accommodations are available at the Lanes Riverhouse Inn for $109 a … Continue reading
The Maple Leaf Curling Club and the Rodd Mill River Resort present the “High Heel Spiel” women’s funspiel. February 5th & 6th 2016 Entry Fee $ 120.00 per Team or $ 30.00 per Individual Call 902-859-3012 to register Don’t Forget … Continue reading
Travelers are excited to announce that their top five photo submissions are from Janet Murphy from Mississauga, Ontario, Melanie MacDonald from Summerside, PEI, Mallory Gray from Burlington, Ontario, Stephen Au from Kanata, Ontario and Samantha Davies from Lethbridge, Alberta. Here’s … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) STRATFORD, Ont. – P.E.I.’s entries went winless in Monday’s play at the Canadian junior curling championships. © Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer Katie Fullerton. The Katie Fullerton rink from the Cornwall Curling Club played for the steal in the … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. — Kyle Doering is hardly shy about explaining one of the more awkward, and potentially embarrassing, situations that you can have in the sport of curling. Manitoba lead Rob Gordon, right, congratulates skip Matt Dunstone during Monday’s win … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Rink’s annual Pink Ladies Women’s Funspiel takes place February 26 and 27. $140/team entry fee guarantees three six-end games, finger foods Friday evening, continental breakfast Saturday morning, and a pot luck dinner Saturday evening, provided by the … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) STRATFORD, ONT. — Both P.E.I. teams were roughed up Monday morning during play here at the Canadian junior curling championships. Allan MacLean looks for guidance as he sweeps a Noah O’Connor stone for Team Matthew MacLean during … Continue reading
The PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship is scheduled for the Charlottetown Curling Complex Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 2016. The winning team will advance to the Tim Hortons Brier, March 5-13, 2016 at TD Place in Ottawa Ontario. Six … Continue reading
There were surprises, disappointments and out-and-out shockers across the country as the fields started filling up for the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier. On the women’s side, favourites Rachel Homan in Ontario, Val Sweeting in Alberta … Continue reading
It was a good evening for PEI teams at the Canadian Juniors in Stratford Ontario, with both the men’s team, skipped by Matthew MacLean out of the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary and the Cornwall Curling Club, and the … Continue reading
MacLean, Fullerton at Canadian junior curling championships STRATFORD, Ont. – P.E.I.’s representatives at the Canadian junior curling championships went into Sunday night’s draw looking for their first wins. © Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer Katie Fullerton. Matthew MacLean and his rink from … Continue reading
The Sandy Hope rink defeated their Cornwall clubmates the Myrna Sanderson foursome by an 8-3 score this afternoon to win the women’s title, while the Ted MacFadyen rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside swept all … Continue reading
The Leo Stewart team from the Summerside Fire Department were the winners of this year’s PEI Firefighters Curling Championship, beating the Bob Smith team 6-3 in the final today at the Montague Curling Rink. Stewart also won last year. This … Continue reading
The women’s final is set for 2 pm at the Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60+, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, with Sandy Hope taking on Myrna Sanderson. The men’s title could be won at … Continue reading
(by Natasha Pace) After a year of hard work, the extensive renovations at the Halifax Curling Club are nearly complete. The club has been closed since last February, when a buildup of heavy snow on the roof of the facility caused … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club’s third “Drop-In” Curling night of the season goes this Friday, January 29 from 7-9pm. Teams will play one six end game, starting at 7, so try to be about 15 minutes early to allow time for … Continue reading
Ted MacFadyen, who is skipping the PEI Masters men’s defending champion team in place of last year’s skip Mel Bernard, is in the driver’s seat in this provincial championship for curlers age 60 and over, having won both the A … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) STRATFORD, Ont. — The Team Manitoba and Team Nunavut men arrived at the 2016 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario, with very different expectations. Nunavut skip Arthur Siksik peers over the shoulder of … Continue reading
The 2016 Vogue Optical Provincial 55+ Winter Games take place February 22-27 in the City of Summerside. Registration deadline is Feb. 10. No late registrations will be accepted. Events will include: hockey, curling, stick curling, pickleball, bowling, snowshoeing, walking, skating, … Continue reading
Sports Roundup with Paul M. Schurman will feature PEI Scotties champion Suzanne Birt Sunday morning, live at 9:40 on 102.1 Spud FM. Livestreamed at spud.fm … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is playing host to two Funspiels in February. The Ruth Funspiel goes Feb 12-13, with 3, 6-end games, a noon Saturday meal, and an entry fee of $20/person The South Shore Pharmacy Funspiel takes place … Continue reading
Two draws are complete after opening day play at the PEI Masters Curling Championship at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Defending women’s champ, Shirley Berry, playing with a new team this year, is the only undefeated rink in the three … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) P.E.I. men focused heading into Canadian championships STRATFORD, ONT. – Arriving at his team’s accommodations in Stratford Ont., on Thursday, Matthew MacLean was looking forward to getting on arena ice for practice Friday. Lead stone Jordan MacLean, … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) P.E.I. junior women start off against Nova Scotia STRATFORD, ONT. – Pressure’s a given when representing your province in a national championship, acknowledges Katie Fullerton. © Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer Katie Fullerton. She’s skip of the P.E.I. women’s … Continue reading
If you have always wanted to learn how to curl OR maybe you have not curled in years and want to get back into it NOW IS THE TIME…The Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary is offering a free 6 … Continue reading
STRATFORD, Ont. – The Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario, get underway Saturday at the Stratford Rotary Complex, a facility that features two ice surfaces — RBC Arena and Molson Arena — meaning … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club is hosting a Valentine’s Funspiel, sponsored by Malpeque Bay Credit Union, on Friday Feb. 12 and Saturday the 13th. It’s open to everyone, and entry fee is $120/team. “Wings and things” Friday evening, … Continue reading
The first draw is at 10 this morning as the 2015-2016 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships, with Men’s and Women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and over, get underway at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Winners and runners-up from the … Continue reading