Click the link for pictures from this morning’s Scotties draw, with games between Team PEI and Team Ontario, and between Team Alberta and Team Saskatchewan. https://peicurling.com/photos/?album=all&gallery=32 … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2011
The two frontrunners at the 2011 Scotties Tournament Of Hearts in Charlottetown stayed that way Monday morning. Ontario’s Rachel Homan and Saskatchewan’s Amber Holland both retained spotless record’s and sit atop the table at 4-0. Homan, the 21-year-old human kinetics … Continue reading
Guardian photo by Brian McInnis Photo: The expression on skip Suzanne Birts face says it all as she watches her shot miss the mark during the sixth draw against Ontario Monday morning. (by Jody Jewers) P.E.I. curling fans could be witnessing … Continue reading
21 year old Rachel Homan and her young Ontario team are on a roll at the Scotties in Charlottetown, beating PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink 8-2 this morning to go to 4-0. Also at 4-0 is Team Saskatchewan, skipped by Amber … Continue reading
At last count there were around 150 tickets still available for tonight’s draw, with the feature game between Team Canada and Team PEI. They are going fast, however, and a sellout is anticipated, so get yours now!
Photo: Ontario skip Rachel Homan reacts to her shot against Newfoundland and Labrador Sunday. at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts curling championship in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island February 20, 2011. (SHAUN BEST, Reuters) (By PAUL FRIESEN, Winnipeg Sun) CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. … Continue reading
(CCA) A matter of 13 months ago, Rachel Homan was skipping her Ottawa team to a 13-0 record at the Canadian junior women’s curling championship. On Sunday night at the Civic Centre, the 21-year-old Homan gave an indication she’s aiming … Continue reading
(by Paul Friesen) CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — If Cathy Overton-Clapham fails to make the playoffs at this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts, she’ll look back at Sunday, bloody Sunday. Overton-Clapham started the day by dropping a 6-4 decision to B.C.’s Kelly … Continue reading
From the CCA, here are Sunday night post-draw interviews with skips Cathy Overton-Clapham (Team Manitoba), Amber Holland (Team Saskatchewan), Shannon Kleibrink (Team Alberta) and Rachel Homan (Team Ontario). Click to view. … Continue reading
(by Jody Jewers) Hosts fall to 1-2 You’re only as good as your last game, so the adage goes. Suzanne Birt knows that all too well. The skip of the host team at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts didn’t look … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) CHARLOTTETOWN – Saskatchewan, skipped by Amber Holland, scored five in the eighth end to break open a close game en route to a 10-6 victory over P.E.I.’s Suzanne Birt rink at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts … Continue reading
Click for post-draw Interviews with Skips Amber Holland (Team Saskatchewan), Jennifer Jones (Team Canada) and Suzanne Birt (Team Prince Edward Island) after the 2:30 pm Scotties draw, courtesy of the CCA. … Continue reading
Click to read the end by end recap by Jody Jewers at The Guardian’s website. Guardian photo by Brian McInnis Shelley Bradley of the Suzanne Birt rink watches as the sweepers take the rock toward the house during draw five … Continue reading
PEI lost 10-6 to undefeated Saskatchewan (Amber Holland) Sunday night, after giving up a 5-ender in end eight. PEI has a tough game against the other undefeated team, the young Ontario squad skipped by Rachel Homan of Ottawa at 9:30 am Monday. This … Continue reading
Amber Holland at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Photo by: Andrew Klaver) The undefeated ranks at the Scotties Tournament Of Hearts were reduced to three teams Sunday afternoon. Saskatchewan’s Amber Holland won her second straight with a 9-3 stunner … Continue reading
So that’s why Suzanne Birt wears a jacket. The P.E.I. skip is among a rare breed of the curlers at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts this week at the Civic Centre, one of the few opting to keep an extra … Continue reading
(by Jody Jewers) Blowouts littered the sheets Sunday morning at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the Civic Centre. Defending champion Jennifer Jones and her Team Canada foursome from Winnipeg stole single points in the second and third ends, and … Continue reading
Team Canada skip Jennifer Jones opened the second day of competition at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 12-1 rout of Kerry Galusha of the Yukon/Northwest Territories at Charlottetown, PEI. Jones sealed the victory Sunday morning by scoring five … Continue reading
(CCA) Do you want to Win a Apple iPad 16GB with Wi-Fi? It’s time for another contest, and it’s exclusively for Facebook followers! The Canadian Curling Association is on Facebook and is offering exclusive content and features to our Facebook … Continue reading
Today is Sandra Schmirler day at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown, with the Sandra Schmirler Foundation raising funds for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (QEH NICU). Sandra Schmirler Day was created in 2001 as a legacy to … Continue reading
Approximately 50 French-speaking curlers were at the Cornwall Curling Club on Saturday for the first annual “FrancoFun” spiel, which attracted curlers from around the Island, and even some from Quebec. The tournament started with some instruction for the “débutants”, and, following … Continue reading
Here are some photos of the Scotties Draw Two games between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and between Team Canada and Quebec. Click to view. … Continue reading
Jennifer Jones and Kaitlyn Lawes at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Photo by: Andrew Klaver) There’s something about Jennifer Jones and the Scotties Tournament Of Hearts. They go together like hand and glove. Much like it used to be … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CHARLOTTETOWN — You’d be hard-pressed to call this opening day of the Scotties a brilliant display of curling. It was obvious from the get-go that the ice conditions put together by B.J. Gagnon at the Civic Centre … Continue reading
(CCA) Here are post-draw interviews with skips Kelly Scott (Team British Columbia), Cathy Overton-Clapham (Team Manitoba) and Jennifer Jones (Team Canada): Click to view … Continue reading
(by Jody Jewers) Jennifer Jones had to work for her win Saturday night at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the Civic Centre. The three-time defending Canadian women’s curling champion and her foursome from the St. Vital Curling Club in … Continue reading
(by Jody Jewers) P.E.I. loses 9-6 at Canadian women’s curling championship Good start. Bad middle. Not enough finish. That about summed it up for Suzanne Birt and her Charlottetown Curling Club crew of third Shelly Bradley, second Robyn MacPhee and … Continue reading
(By: Paul Wiecek) CHARLOTTETOWN — Manitoba’s Cathy Overton-Clapham got off to a shaky start here on Draw 1 at the Canadian womens curling championship Saturday afternoon, falling 8-6 to Saskatchewan’s Amber Holland. Overton-Clapham, a five-time Canadian champion but making her … Continue reading
Guardian photo by Brian McInnis Photo: P.E.I. Skip Suzanne Birt yells at her sweepers during the team’s first draw game against New Brunswick. Click for other photos at The Guardian Click for a transcript of the game, at The Guardian … Continue reading
(By: Paul Wiecek) CHARLOTTETOWN — Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones and her third Kaitlyn Lawes are off to a hot start here at the 2011 Canadian Womens Curling Championship. And the event hasn’t even formally started yet. Jones defeated Lawes in … Continue reading
P.E.I. skip Suzanne Birt yells out instructions to the sweepers during the Ford Hot Shots competition Friday at the Civic Centre. Guardian photo by Mitch MacDonald (by Jason Simmonds) The wait is almost over for Suzanne Birt. This afternoon’s opening … Continue reading
A great time was had by all as the Scotties kicked off with Fan Appreciation night tonight, with music by Fiddlers’ Sons and Rawlins Cross. The teams were piped into the Heart Stop Lounge, and brought up on stage. Here … Continue reading
Twitter is one of the best ways to keep on top of what is happening RIGHT NOW at the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown. On the web, go to twitter.com. and type the appropriate “hash tags” into the search … Continue reading
Pictures from today’s preliminary round of the Ford Hot Shots at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, including team photos, are now available at the CCA’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts Flickr page. This page will be updated throughout the event, so check back … Continue reading
(CCA) The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) today unveiled a provincial/territorial ranking system to measure Member Associations (MA) performances at all of its sanctioned national championships, beginning with the 2010-2011 season. The program is also intended to generate interest among curling … Continue reading
(Photo credit: @CCACurling): Ford Hot Shots action this afternoon at the Civic Centre. The preliminary round wraps up at 4 pm, with the playoffs (Final Eight, Final Four, Final) beginning at 12:30 pm AT on Saturday, following the Opening Ceremonies. A … Continue reading
iPhone Photo by April Ennis: Team PEI at practice this morning. Teams hit the ice at 1 pm for the preliminary round of the Ford Hot Shots. Admission for this event, which goes until 4 pm, is FREE. … Continue reading
Photo (L-R): Premier Robert Ghiz, Kim Dolan, chair of the Scotties host committee and Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness. CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — Visitors are sure to enjoy the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island, as well as the … Continue reading
(by Doug Gallant) Curling fans in need of a break from the action at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts won’t have to go far. Just across the hall from the Charlottetown Civic Centre lies the Charlottetown Trade Centre, which, for … Continue reading
Here are the PEI round robin draws at the Scotties, and the current ticket availability status, from the Civic Centre Box Office website: Draw # 1 includes opening ceremonies at 11am, Ford Hot Shots Finals at 12:30 and draws: … Continue reading
(CCA) The official opening of the HeartStop Lounge tonight starts with the introduction of all the participating teams, followed by one of the biggest parties the Island has ever seen! The feature entertainers include Fiddlers’ Sons at 9 pm and Rawlins … Continue reading
Potential of Scotties history ought to overshadow Jones-Cathy O sideshow PREDICTION: Jennifer Jones beats Rachel Homan in the final. By: Paul Wiecek CHARLOTTETOWN — The 2011 Canadian women’s curling championship begins Saturday and all the talk for the next few … Continue reading
PEI’s Amanda MacLean rink have won their third game in a row at the Canada Games in Halifax, to finish play in seventh place, with an even 3-3 win-loss record. In the team’s final placement draw this evening, they defeated … Continue reading
The final pebble was being put on the ice this evening, and the sound board was being set up in the Heart Stop Lounge for tomorrow night’s Fan Appreciation Night, featuring Fiddlers’ Sons and Rawlins Cross, as the Scotties Tournament … Continue reading
The second annual Helen Robbins Memorial Junior Cash Spiel takes place March 12 and 13 at the Montague Curling Club. Entry fee of $100 per team guarantees three games. Curling starts at 9 am. Male/female/mixed accepted. 16 team limit. Entry deadline … Continue reading
Join curling reporter Paul Wiecek from the Winnipeg Free Press as he Tweets from the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown, P.E.I. from Feb. 19 to 27. Below the Cover it Live console is a photo gallery by Canadian Press photographer … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Sometimes changing positions after many years can be a difficult transition for an athlete. But not for Shelly Bradley, third stone for P.E.I.’s Suzanne Birt rink at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown from Feb. 19 … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Assoc., in conjunction with the Canadian Curling Association, is offering the following workshop: (1) Club Coach – Youth This workshop is designed primarily for persons who work with Junior Curlers 6 – 14 years of age. Modules … Continue reading
(CCA) For the 17th consecutive season, the Ford Hot Shots curling skills competition will be contested at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The popular pre-event shot-making competition requires the curlers to execute six shots: Hit and Stay, Draw the Button, … Continue reading
Last year, the Scotties championship came down to Team PEI vs Team Canada, and the Islanders came very close to taking the title. Suzanne Birt is skipping the PEI team this year, and takes on Team Canada (Jennifer Jones) in the Monday … Continue reading
(The Guardian) Nova Scotia teams curled to victory in both the men and women’s divisions at the Maritime masters curling championships, which wrapped up Wednesday at the Charlottetown Curling Club. P.E.I. clubs were runners-up in each division. The Nova Scotia … Continue reading
(by Dave Stewart) Team Canada and Manitoba are expected to arrive today for women’s curling nationals Preparations for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts have moved into hyper drive. Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones and Manitoba’s Cathy Overton-Clapham were scheduled to fly into … Continue reading
(by Carolyn Drake) Team P.E.I.’s women’s curling squad has been keeping fans of the sport on the edge of their seats this week at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax. That’s because three out of their four games so far … Continue reading
(by Dave Stewart) BJ Gagnon is the head ice technician for the Scotties He’s known fondly in curling circles as ‘The Ice Maker’. There’s a lot of pressure on the shoulders of B.J. Gagnon of Abbotsford, B.C. and he’s been … Continue reading
February 17 is the final day to enter either the M&M Meat Shops Mixed, or the Island Petroleum Junior Mixed, which both take place March 15-17, at the Charlottetown and Cornwall curling clubs, respectively. Entry fee for the M&M Meat Shops Mixed is … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Robyn MacPhee knows what it’s like to curl in a Canadian championship in her home province. It’s a feeling MacPhee will experience again this weekend, when the Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens at the Charlottetown Civic Centre. … Continue reading
Visit the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Facebook page for pictures of today’s preparations at the Scotties venue and the adjacent Heart Stop Lounge, both at the Charlottetown Civic Centre complex. Here’s a sneak peek: Also check out the Charlottetown … Continue reading
Team PEI’s Amanda MacLean rink wrapped up round robin play today at the Canada Games in Halifax with a pair of wins, following this morning’s 8-6 extra-end win over Quebec with a 7-5 victory this evening over Newfoundland and Labrador’s Carolyn Suley rink. In this … Continue reading
The Amanda MacLean rink from PEI picked up their first win at the Canada Games in Halifax this morning, beating the Lisa Pearl Davies foursome from Quebec by an 8-6 score, picking up a deuce in an extra end. Quebec sits in … Continue reading
Team Canada looking for fourth straight Scotties win By MONTY MOSHER Sports Reporter Jennifer Jones can match the other women’s curling great with the same last name when she takes to the ice starting Saturday at the Scotties Tournament of … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) CHARLOTTETOWN — Persistence has paid off for Leslie MacDougall. The lead for Suzanne Birt’s P.E.I. rink will return to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the first time in 10 years, when the Canadian women’s curling championship … Continue reading
(CCA) Along with the action on the ice, join in the following events which are guaranteed to make your Scotties experience something to remember. All event listed below will take place at the Charlottetown Civic Centre between February 18th – … Continue reading
(CCA) For the 17th consecutive season, the Ford Hot Shots curling skills competition will be contested at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown and the Tim Hortons Brier in London. The popular pre-event shot-making competition requires the participating curlers … Continue reading
The Amanda MacLean rink from PEI is still looking for their first win at the Canada Games, losing 8-4 this afternoon at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax to Team Alberta, who are undefeated at 3-0. PEI were up 4-3 after five … Continue reading
Here’s a photo from the Charlottetown Civic Centre’s Facebook page, as ice preparation nears completion for the 2011 Scotties. … Continue reading
Jamie Korab talks to PEI skip Amanda MacLean after her close opening game loss to the Yukon at the Canada Games. Click to view at BellAliant.net. … Continue reading
Photo: Rawlins Cross (CCA) Rawlins Cross, featuring the vocal talents of Charlottetown’s Joey Kitson, is always a fan favorite on PEI. We are thrilled to have them kick off the opening of the HeartStop Lounge for the 2011 Scotties Tournament … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) CHARLOTTETOWN — No P.E.I. women’s curler has been to more Scotties Tournament of Hearts in the last 15 years than Tricia Affleck. She will be appearing in her seventh Canadian women’s curling championship in Charlottetown from Feb. … Continue reading
(by Carolyn Drake) Annika Landry and Tyler Smith have been honing their skills in their respective sports — artistic gymnastics and curling — for almost half of their lives, devoting hours and hours to practising, attending competitions, learning from their … Continue reading
The June Moyaert rink from the Montague Curling Club unseated the two-time defending champion Shirley Berry foursome from the Cornwall and Charlottetown curling clubs to become the new Credit Unions of PEI provincial women’s curling champions this evening at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Moyaert, and … Continue reading
The two-time defending champion Shirley Berry rink from the Cornwall and Charlottetown curling clubs stole four consecutive ends in beating the June Moyaert rink from Montague by a 7-3 score this afternoon in the Credit Unions of PEI provincial seniors curling … Continue reading
For the second day in a row, the Amanda MacLean rink, PEI’s Canada Games women’s representatives, lost a 6-5 extra-end heartbreaker, this time to the Lauren Horton rink of Ontario. On Tuesday, the PEI rink play Alberta, at 2:30 pm. Photo – … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE — Call it karma or whatever you wish, but one common denominator in the success enjoyed by Suzanne Birt-skipped rinks over the last 10 years has been coach Paul Power. After a six-year hiatus, the Summerside … Continue reading
(by Mitch MacDonald) Crews have begun transforming the Charlottetown Civic Centre into a national curling showcase. Centre operations manager Stu Dunn said crews began working on construction and ice-making components at the arena over the weekend in preparation for the … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) O’LEARY – Bill Hope finds out today if his wife gets to join him on the ice at the World Financial Group Canadian senior curling championships in Digby, N.S., from March 19 to 26. Hope and his … Continue reading
Here’s a run-down of weekend provincial men’s championship winners. Click on headlines for full story at the CCA website. Jim Cotter to represent British Columbia at Tim Hortons Brier Jim Cotter, and his team of Ken Maskiewich at third, Kevin Folk at second … Continue reading
Photo – Amanda MacLean rink. Credit: TeamPEI.ca PEI’s Canada Games women’s curling team of Amanda MacLean, Kassinda Bulger, Emily Gray, and Aleya Quilty lost a close opener to a very experienced team on Sunday afternoon at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax, … Continue reading
Photo (L-R): John Mullin, David Murphy, Craig Mackie, Bill Hope The Charlottetown and Cornwall Curling Club rink of Bill Hope, Craig Mackie, John Mullin, and David Murphy swept all three triple-knockout section finals, all against the Bob Matheson rink from … Continue reading
For the second year in a row, the Darlene London team won the Pink Lady Bonspiel which took place at the Montague Curling Club this past weekend, with prizes handed out on Saturday night. A total of 12 teams participated … Continue reading
The Bill Hope rink from the Charlottetown and Cornwall curling clubs is in the driver’s seat at the Credit Unions of PEI provincial men’s curling championship being played at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Hope and his team … Continue reading
About 600 Island students will get to take in some of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts later this month. Students from a dozen schools were selected on a first-come, first-served basis to see Canada’s best women curlers in action. Stefanie … Continue reading
Jones shrugs off upcoming match versus woman she fired last year (by Paul Wiecek) Jennifer Jones says she’s genuinely happy for a former teammate, but is prepared for the media circus that surely awaits her arrival in Charlottetown next week … Continue reading
The Bill Hope and Shirley Berry rinks, who both play out of the Charlottetown and the Cornwall curling clubs, won the A finals of the triple knockout Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships tonight, with the men’s event being … Continue reading
(Mike Carson) SUMMERSIDE – The City of Summerside is considering a bid that could bring some of the best curlers in the world to the western PEI capital. J.P. Desrosiers, event development officer for the city’s Community Services and Recreation … Continue reading
February 17 is the entry deadline for both the M&M Meat Shops Mixed, and the Island Petroleum Junior Mixed, which take place March 15-17 at the Charlottetown and Cornwall curling clubs, respectively. Entry fee for the M&M Meat Shops Mixed is … Continue reading
Charlottetown, PEI (CCA) – The 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown has one of the best line-ups in the event’s history, with recent graduates from the junior ranks taking on some very seasoned veterans. Almost half of the field is … Continue reading
O’LEARY — The defending-champion Shirley Berry rink from the Cornwall and Charlottetown Curling Clubs and Rod MacDonald’s Silver Fox/Charlottetown foursome have 1-0 records after the opening draws of the 2011 Credit Unions of P.E.I. provincial senior curling championships. The eight … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) O’LEARY – The Sylvan Learning P.E.I. provincial 17-and-under curling championship the Amanda MacLean rink captured on Monday has been the high point of their curling season so far. But their season goes through the roof Sunday. A … Continue reading
The Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, for curlers age 50 and over, got underway at two venues on Thursday evening, with the eight teams in the Men’s division playing at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, … Continue reading
Due to a cancellation, one more team is needed for the Pink Lady women’s funspiel this weekend at the Montague Curling Club. The spiel goes Friday evening and Saturday. Starting draw time would be Friday evening @ 7:30, then Sat 10:30 am … Continue reading
The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) today unveiled its “Season of Champions Rewards Program” which will provide subscribers with an array of consumer benefits and services. For an annual enrollment fee of $25, subscribers will receive a membership card, Season of … Continue reading
Week One athletes from Team PEI left today (click for video at The Guardian) for the Canada Games, which takes place February 11-27 in Halifax. Team PEI 2011 will have 18 teams participating in 15 sports and includes 3 participants in … Continue reading
(Dave Stewart) The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) has named Charlottetown’s Kay Atkinson as the chief umpire for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Feb. 19-27. Kay Atkinson The role used to be referred to as head official until the CCA made … Continue reading
The Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, for curlers age 5o+, get underway on Thursday evening at two venues — the men’s championship will take place at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, while the women’s event will … Continue reading
Photograph by: Larry Wong, Larry Wong/Edmonton Journal/Canwest By Allen Cameron, Calgary Herald. It may very well be the most amicable and friendly team breakup in curling history. Sunday night over dinner and wine at chef Michael Noble’s trendy restaurant Notable, … Continue reading
Birt rink picks up O’Rourke’s lead stone as alternate for women’s curling event (Dave Stewart) Less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking loss in the provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts final, Tricia Affleck received a surprising phone call. On the other … Continue reading
(Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Eddie MacKenzie rink from the Charlottetown Curling Club will represent P.E.I. at the Tim Hortons Brier in London, Ont., from March 5 to 13. The Blair Weeks-coached team, also consisting of third stone Mike Gaudet, … Continue reading
The junior curlers of PEI recently sold tickets on a pass to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, with the proceeds going to junior curling and developmental programs. The winning ticket was drawn tonight at the PEI Curling Association’s February meeting. The winner … Continue reading
(Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Eddie MacKenzie rink from the Charlottetown Curling Club won the 2011 Labatt Tankard provincial men’s curling championship here at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club on Tuesday afternoon. MacKenzie, third stone Mike Gaudet, second … Continue reading
Tonight’s 6:30 pm PEI Curling Association board meeting has been moved from the Cornwall Curling Club to Sport PEI (40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown), in room 234.