(by Jason Simmonds)

SUMMERSIDE – The Jennifer Jones rink from Winnipeg capped off a memorable year in style early Sunday afternoon.

Jones, third stone Kaitlyn Lawes, second stone Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen defeated Canadian women’s champion Rachel Homan 5-2 in the championship game of the 2014 Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena.

“It’s been amazing,” said Jones in reflecting on her rink’s 2013-14 season. “We’ve won two other Grand Slams on tour, which was unbelievable; then heading into the (Olympic) trials won the trials; won the Olympic gold medal, which was a dream come true, and to cap it off with a Players’ Championship, which is our favourite event on tour, is unbelievable.

“We couldn’t have asked for anything more, and it far exceeded our expectations.”

From left, skip Jennifer Jones, third stone Kaitlyn Lawes, second stone Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen posed with the championship trophy for the Players’ Championship.

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