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Robyn MacPhee and Veronica Smith rinks win opening matches at WFG Jim Sullivan Classic in Saint John

Two PEI teams, skipped by Robyn MacPhee and Veronica Smith, are among the 10 women’s teams taking part in the WFG Jim Sullivan Classic cashspiel at the eight sheet Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John New Brunswick this weekend. There are no Island rinks entered in the 18 team men’s section.

The event is in memory of New Brunswick curler Jim Sullivan, who struggled with mental illness.

Team MacPhee won their opening game 5-2 over Moncton’s Sylvie Robichaud, while Smith beat Heidi Hanlon of Saint John 8-4;

Women’s results at http://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?view=Main&eventid=4996#1

Men’s results at http://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?view=Main&eventid=4995#1

Men’s Event
 Round Robin (3 pools of 6) – Guaranteed 5 games 
Total Prize Purse: $15,300
1st Place – $5,000
2nd Place – $3,300 
Semi-finalists – $1,500 
Quarter-finalists – $1,000
Top 8 teams from any pool will qualify for playoffs; 

Women’s Event  
10 Teams- Round Robin (2 pools of 5) – Guaranteed 4 games 
Total Prize Purse: $5,500
1st Place – $1,750
2nd Place – $1,150 
Semi-finalists – $750 
Quarter-finalists – $550
Top 6 teams from any pool will qualify for playoffs; 

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