Congratulations to the Mike Gaudet rink – Island representatives at 2012 Brier

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI— Excellent teamwork throughout the week helped the Mike Gaudet rink secure top spot at the 2012 provincial Tankard, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Doug Currie.

“The Gaudet rink showed great teamwork and focus in each of its games during the provincial championship,” said Minister Currie. “That combination, along with their experience and skill, made them the team to beat. The Province of Prince Edward Island wishes them all the best at the Brier.”

In the championship draw Monday night at the Cornwall Curling Club, Gaudet beat Brett Gallant’s rink 7-5. The team, consisting of Mike Gaudet, skip; Tyler MacKenzie, third; Tyler Harris, second; and lead Sean Clarey, now advances to the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier March 3 to 11 in Saskatoon.

PEICurling.com photo: Mike Gaudet

“Prince Edward Island is pleased to support our Islander curlers,” said Minister Currie. “The field at this year’s Tankard was incredibly strong and featured curlers who have had many years of experience at the national and international level which speaks very highly of our province’s curling community. We are confident in the strong future of curling in our province.”