Bottcher heading for Ottawa (Journal Pioneer)

Edmonton rink downs Howard for a second time in two days (by Eric McCarthy) SUMMERSIDE – Brendan Bottcher and his 2017 Alberta Tankard champions are heading to the 2017 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings for a chance of going to … Continue reading

Canadian Mixed starts this evening, livestream starts Monday (Curling Canada)

The Canadian Mixed Curling Championship kicks off tonight at 8 pm Atlantic time in Swan River, MB. Live streaming starts Monday on CBC.ca Event website with links to live scoring, live streaming:  www.curling.ca/2018mixed/ Twitter hashtag: #cmcc2018 PEI is represented by the Charlottetown Curling … Continue reading

Team Tippin claims Trials berth, Howard moves into final game at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — They’ve been loud and proud all week long, but the Team Tippin supporters saved their loudest cheers for Sunday afternoon at Credit Union Place. From left, Julie Tippin, Chantal Duhaime, Rachelle Vink, Tess Bobbie and coach Barry … Continue reading

Team Morris books ticket to Ottawa with Home Hardware Road to the Roar win (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — It’s a familiar story for John Morris and his Vernon, B.C., teammates, only they’re hoping for a different ending this time around. From left, John Morris, Jim Cotter, Catlin Schneider and Tyrel Griffith (along with coach Jody … Continue reading

Updated: Morris advances to Roar of the Rings with one-point win over Bottcher (Journal Pioneer)

SUMMERSIDE (by Jason Simmonds) – John Morris and his rink from Vernon, B.C., are headed to the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings in Ottawa next month. That event will decide the Canadian men’s and women’s four-person curling teams for the … Continue reading

Morris wins 1st men’s berth at the Roar of the Rings. 1 men’s, 1 women’s spot left to be determined

On Saturday at the Road to the  Roar pre-trials in Summerside, the Krista McCarville rink won the first women’s berth to the Roar of the Rings Olympic Trials, Dec. 2-10 in Ottawa. On Sunday morning, the John Morris team captured … Continue reading

Schedule for final day of the Home Hardware Road to the Roar

On Saturday, the Krista McCarville rink won the first women’s berth to the Roar of the Rings Olympic Trials, Dec. 2-10 in Ottawa. Here is the schedule for the remaining qualifiers: Women: 9 am Rocque vs Tippin 2 pm Meilleur … Continue reading

Updated: McCarville rink qualifies for Roar of the Rings (Journal Pioneer)

Final qualifiers from Road to the Roar in Summerside to be decided Sunday By Jason Simmonds SUMMERSIDE – Krista McCarville’s Olympic dreams are alive and well. McCarville arned one of two women’s berths in the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings … Continue reading

Team McCarville clinches berth in Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — When Krista McCarville formed a new curling team a few years ago, it was not with the kind of expectations that many of Canada’s elite curling teams come with. From left, skip Krista McCarville, third Kendra Lilly, … Continue reading

First men’s and women’s qualifiers set at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Four teams are a step closer to the promised land; AKA the 2017 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings next month in Ottawa. Edmonton’s Brendan Bottcher and John Morris of Vernon, B.C., on the men’s side, and Brianne Meilleur … Continue reading

Olympic curling pre-trial playoffs feature past world, Olympic champions (CBC Sports)

Howard, Morris, Middaugh and McCarville have been there, done that By Devin Heroux SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The 28-team curling field in Summerside, P.E.I is slowly being dwindled down, but the pre-trials event dubbed “Road to the Roar” has become a very long road … Continue reading

Tiebreaker wins for Gunnlaugson, Deruelle, Middaugh at Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The gold-medal dreams for teams skipped by Winnipeg’s Jason Gunnlaugson, Dayna Deruelle of Brampton, Ont., and Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., live on in Summerside. Sherry Middaugh, right, and Jo-Ann Rizzo celebrate their tiebreaker win on Saturday … Continue reading

Scotland, Birchard win women’s tiebreakers at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Nadine Scotland and Shannon Birchard won playoff tiebreakers in the wee hours of Saturday morning at Credit Union Place to stay alive at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Team Birchard puts it on … Continue reading

Scotland, Birchard stay alive at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Tiebreakers not decided until early hours of Saturday morning SUMMERSIDE – The Nadine Scotland and Shannon Birchard rinks remained alive on a wild Friday and start to Saturday at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event. Scotland … Continue reading

Team Thomas heads into playoffs at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.EI. — It wasn’t the ideal way for Team Charley Thomas to prepare for the final day of round-robin competition at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials, especially with first place in its pool and a … Continue reading

Ties galore at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Lots to be decided before playoffs SUMMERSIDE Charley Thomas and his team of Mick Lizmore, Brandon Klassen and DJ Kidby, from Crestwood Curling Club in Edmonton put a lock on first place in Pool B of the Home Hardware Road … Continue reading

Tippin wraps up round-robin pool title, avoids tiebreakers at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The tension ratcheted up as the early evening went on, and it will keep ratcheting up into the wee hours of Saturday morning at Credit Union Place in Summerside. But Julie Tippin can sit back and relax; … Continue reading

Adam Casey feeling right at home at curling’s Olympic pre-trials (CBC)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. (by Devin Heroux) — Adam Casey is something of a curling vagabond. Consider this: In the past six seasons, he went to the Brier with Brad Gushue’s Newfoundland and Labrador rink three times, then skipped his own Prince … Continue reading

Team Rocque stays alive with crucial win at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — There wasn’t any in-depth analysis required for Kelsey Rocque and her Edmonton team heading into the final day of round-robin play at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Kelsey Rocque’s Edmonton team got back … Continue reading

Curling season getting underway at O’Leary’s Maple Leaf club

The Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary will be holding its 2017-2018 Season Registration Night on Monday, November 13, from 6-8 pm. Information on Registration Fees, etc. can be found on their website at www.mapleleafcurlingclub.com/membership . If you cannot make the registration night,  contact … Continue reading

Thomas rink playing noon-hour draw with three players at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

SUMMERSIDE – The undefeated Charley Thomas rink is playing Friday’s noon-hour draw against Greg Balsdon short-handed. Brandon Klassen, second stone on the Thomas rink, has to leave Summerside due to an illness. Skip Charley Thomas. – photo by Jason Simmonds Nathan … Continue reading

Howard clinches first with last-shot win over Casey, Einarson edges Middaugh in women’s showdown (Journal Pioneer)

SUMMERSIDE (by Jason Simmonds) – The Glenn Howard rink has clinched first place in the men’s Pool A at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar. Howard, who improved to 5-0 (won-lost), pulled out a last-shot victory to edge Seven … Continue reading

Lineup change pays dividends for Team Morris at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — This isn’t the first time John Morris has been involved with a lineup change in the middle of a big event.  You may remember the last time, even if Morris doesn’t (or pretends not to). “When was … Continue reading

TSN follows Canada’s top curlers at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar and Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings (TSN)

TORONTO – TSN is Canada’s home for curling fans as the top curlers from across Canada begin their quest to compete in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. With over 90 hours of live curling action, TSN’s live coverage begins … Continue reading

Cornwall’s Team Lenentine in search of Oak Island “treasure” at weekend cashspiel

  The 22nd annual Oak Island Junior Women’s and Men’s Cashspiel, sponsored by Atlantica Hotel and Marina, Oak Island, got underway this morning at the Chester Curling Club in Nova Scotia, not far from the island where Captain Kidd’s treasure … Continue reading

Reminder: Free tickets to 1:30 Sat. draw issued to Eastlink Arena Remembrance Day Service attendees

SUMMERSIDE – Curling Canada, in partnership with the City of Summerside and the Summerside Remembrance Day Organizing Committee are preparing to pause and to pay respect to our Veterans by holding the annual Remembrance Day Service in the midst of hosting … Continue reading

Friday at the Road to the Roar – round robin wraps up

The final round robin draws – at 8 am, 12 noon, and 4 and 8 pm go today at the Road to the Roar Pre-Trials at Credit Union Place in Summerside. Should a Saturday morning tiebreaker be needed, it will start at … Continue reading

Team Scotland has eyes on playoff berth at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — It seems fitting somehow that Nadine Scotland’s Calgary team is staying in one of the most historic residences on Prince Edward Island. Nadine Scotland, right, discusses shot options with Heather Rogers during Thursday night’s victory over Team … Continue reading

Team Adam Casey still in playoff hunt at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — It’s been a roller-coaster ride so far for Adam Casey and his Regina-based team at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials, so naturally, there was nothing routine about the start of his game Thursday afternoon … Continue reading

Adam Casey defeats John Morris, Glenn Howard still unbeaten at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

SUMMERSIDE – Glenn Howard moved to 4-0 (won-lost) at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event on Thursday. Five teams, who all have two wins, are now chasing Howard in the seven-team Pool A. Seven Mile Bay native … Continue reading

Cornwall hosting 5th annual Mixed Doubles cashspiel

The Cornwall Curling Club’s fifth annual Mixed Doubles Cashspiel takes place Saturday November 25. Curlers from all PEI clubs are welcome. Last year’s overall winners were the team of Kim Nicholson and Alan Acorn. Mixed Doubles is now an Olympic sport – … Continue reading

PEI’s Robbie Doherty filling in as alternate with Balsdon rink at pre-trials (Journal Pioneer)

Happy to be positive influence off the ice (by Eric McCarthy) SUMMERSIDE – He’s thrown some practice rocks with the team and been at ice level for strategic timeouts. But that’s as close to the action Prince Edward Islander Robbie Doherty … Continue reading

Team Middaugh takes major step to playoff berth at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — There have been a few highlights this week for Sherry Middaugh and her team from Coldwater, Ont., at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Sherry Middaugh and her team picked up another win on Thursday … Continue reading

Middaugh earns clutch win vs. McCarville at Road to the Roar

Einarson, Breen, Meilleur also reach three-win mark SUMMERSIDE – Although there is still a lot of work to be done, the Sherry Middaugh and Kerri Einarson rinks took a big step towards the playoffs on Thursday afternoon. Sherry Middaugh makes a … Continue reading

Team Balsdon savouring Home Hardware Road to the Roar experience (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Greg Balsdon has a unique bedtime experience that is helping him deal with the pressure of the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Skip Greg Balsdon, right, communicates with sweeper Jonathan Beuk during their win over … Continue reading

Canadian Mixed Curling Championship begins Sunday in Swan River, Man. (Curling Canada)

The 55th edition of the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, presented by Westman Communications Group, gets underway Sunday at the Swan River (Man.) Curling Club. [PEI is represented by the Charlottetown Curling Complex and Western Community Curling Club rink of Skip: Dennis Watts, Third: Jaclyn Reid, Second: Erik Brodersen, and Lead: Alison Griffin. Photo: Watts, … Continue reading

Crapaud Pop-In Curling on Fridays

Pop in to the Crapaud Community Curling Club Friday evenings at 7. $10 includes a game of curling, a beverage, and popcorn. Loaner curling equipment provided. Bring clean sneakers. A helmet is required for ages 12 and under. … Continue reading

Thursday at the Road to the Roar in Summerside

Round robin play continues today at the Road to the Roar pre-trials at Summerside’s Credit Union Place, with draws at 8 am, 12 noon, and 4 and 8 pm. PEICurling.com photo: John Morris On the  men’s side, PEI’s Adam Casey … Continue reading

Howard in charge of Men’s field, No women’s team running away from field at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Menard leads men’s Pool B SUMMERSIDE – Glenn Howard and his team have taken charge at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling competition at Eastlink Arena. Glenn Howard (PEICurling.com photo) Howard stole a four-ender in the fourth … Continue reading

McCarville stays in playoff contention, Casey loses to Flasch, Thomas, Howard still unbeaten at Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — From the perspective of recent history, Krista McCarville’s team from Thunder Bay, Ont., arrived at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials as one of the favoured women’s entries. Team McCarville’s front end of lead Sarah Potts, left, and … Continue reading

Team Tippin ramping up its game at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — An opening-day loss on Monday at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials has been long forgotten by Julie Tippin and her teammates. Skip Julie Tippin directs sweepers Rachelle Vink, left, and Tess Bobbie during Wednesday action. … Continue reading

Crête has fond memories of Summerside (Journal Pioneer)

Skipped Quebec to silver medal at 2002 Canadian junior curling championships SUMMERSIDE – Martin Crête has fond memories of Summerside. Crête is playing third stone for Jean-Michel Ménard’s rink at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event … Continue reading

Flasch pulls off upset, Morris, Ménard suffer first losses at Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Colton Flasch is relatively new to skipping, but he already knows one element of calling the shots and throwing last rock that he loves: the pressure. Colton Flasch had his game-face on as his team hit the … Continue reading

Ch’town Curling Club introduces Happy Hour Rocks on Fridays

Looking for something to do on Fridays after work? Come on out to the Charlottetown Curling Complex for Happy Hour Rocks from 4-8 pm. There’s Upstreet Craft Brewing on tap, with $4 drinks, $5 Drop In fee to curl, and $6 food. Laughter, … Continue reading

Team Murphy works overtime for key win at Home Hardware Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Jamie Murphy and his Halifax team showed some veteran resolve down the stretch and it paid off with a crucial win Wednesday morning at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Murphy, backed up by third … Continue reading

Adam Casey steals way to win at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Prince Edward Islander will take 1-1 record into Wednesday night’s draw (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Adam Casey rink stole its way to victory in Wednesday morning’s early draw. Adam Casey yells encouragement to sweepers Dustin Kidby, left, and Shaun … Continue reading

Keeping Consistent Paying off for Team Einarson, Breen suffers 1st loss at Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Kerri Einarson and her team from East St. Paul, Man., put together another strong outing Tuesday night at Credit Union Place and find themselves among the leaders at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials. Skip … Continue reading

Breen’s Nova Scotia rink 2-0 at Road to Roar (Journal Pioneer)

After 7-3 victory over Kleibrink on Tuesday afternoon (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Theresa Breen and her teammates from Halifax are proving seeding does not matter. The rink from the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax entered the 2017 Home Hardware Road … Continue reading

Casey drops opener at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Islander skipping Regina team at curling event in Summerside SUMMERSIDE – The Regina rink skipped by Seven Mile Bay favourite Adam Casey suffered a 9-5 loss to the Jamie Murphy rink from Halifax on Tuesday. Skip Adam Casey yells instructions to … Continue reading

Ch’town Curl for Cancer looking for more teams

Curl for Cancer 2017 at the Charlottetown Curling Complex is still looking for teams to curl 6 ends at 11am, 1pm, 3 pm or 5 pm on Nov. 18.  Contact Lisa at (902) 316-0449 or [email protected] to register. Only $20/player. … Continue reading

Team Ménard picks up victory to open Road to the Roar (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — It was an early wakeup call, but it was hardly a problem for Jean-Michel Ménard and his teammates. Jean-Michel Ménard calls instructions to sweepers, as Team Bottcher’s Brad Thiessen looks on. (Photo, Curling Canada/Michael Burns) The former … Continue reading

Robertson rallies to even record at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Round-robin play continues Tuesday (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Darcy Robertson rink from Winnipeg rallied late to even their record at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event on Tuesday morning. Robertson scored once in the … Continue reading

Curl PEI event registration (new system) now open

Registration is now open for 2017/2018 Curl PEI championships and events.  To register, click on the  “Enter Online” button on the sidebar of PEICurling.com or visit the following link:  peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/entry-form/.  All events are currently listed except the Canada Games Trials, … Continue reading

Tuesday at the Road to the Roar in Summerside

The full four draws a day round robin schedule begins today and continues through Friday at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials at Credit Union Place in Summerside, with draws at 8 am, 12 noon, and 4 and … Continue reading

Howard, Morris fly out of the gate at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Breen, Harrison also victorious in evening draw Monday (by Eric McCarthy) SUMMERSIDE – Two of the most recognizable names in the 14-team men’s field at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event got off to flying starts … Continue reading

Team Howard cruises to victory in Road to the Roar Opener (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Glenn Howard is taking a longer road to the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings than he’s been used to, but he’s just fine with the prospect. Glenn Howard delivers his rock to sweepers David Mathers, left, … Continue reading

Exciting finishes highlight Draw 1 at Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

All four women’s games go right down to wire in final ends (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Close games and exciting finishes were the story of Draw 1 at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling event. The … Continue reading

Team Middaugh opens Home Hardware Road to the Roar with win (Curling Canada)

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Sherry Middaugh got off to a winning start on Monday at the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials at Credit Union Place. Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., takes aim during her Monday night victory. (Photo, Curling Canada/Michael Burns) … Continue reading

Shannon Kleibrink brings experience to Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Veteran skip leading Alberta rink in Summerside this week (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Shannon Kleibrink knows what to expect. Kleibrink and her Alberta rink from the Okotoks Curling Club begin round-robin play in the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the … Continue reading

Road to the Roar last shot at Olympic trials (CBC PEI)

Competition begins Tuesday for Island curler Adam Casey Some of Canada’s best curlers are in Summerside, P.E.I., for one final run at the Olympic curling trials. The Home Hardware Road to the Roar began Monday afternoon at Credit Union Place. There … Continue reading

PREVIEW: Is Canada’s next Olympic curling champion at the pre-trials? (CBC Sports)

Brad Jacobs went through same event before winning gold in Sochi By Devin Heroux, CBC Sports When it comes to finding the two teams who will represent Canada in curling at the Olympics in February, the country has an embarrassment of riches … Continue reading

Some games during Road to the Roar will be on CurlingGeek.com

Some of the games at the Road to the Roar this week in Summerside will be covered on CurlingGeek.com. CurlingGeek is a free way for people to follow curling games around the world when they can’t be there in person … Continue reading

Home Hardware Road to the Roar today: practices wrap up, round robin begins

Practices wrap up, and round robin play gets underway today at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials at Credit Union Place in Summerside PEI, with two men’s and two women’s berths into the Tim Hortons Roar of the … Continue reading

Glenn Howard begins final push to get to Winter Olympics (TSN/CP)

The one thing missing from Glenn Howard’s impressive curling resume is an Olympic title. He’ll need to win the upcoming Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials to have a chance of getting to the 2018 Winter Games. Glenn Howard  … Continue reading

Adam Casey ready for the Road to the Roar (Journal Pioneer)

Seven Mile Bay native understands he’ll be hometown favourite by Jason Simmonds SUMMERSIDE – Adam Casey calls it a “cool opportunity.” The Seven Mile Bay native is also fully aware of what’s at stake as he enters this week’s Home Hardware … Continue reading

Sunday morning PEI curling roundup

There will be no repeat win for the Robyn MacPhee rink this weekend at the triple-knockout Royal Lepage OVCA Fall Classic in Kemptville Ont. They started off with two wins,  but lost the A qualifier game 6-2 to Isabela Wrana … Continue reading

Cornwall hosting annual Murphy’s Ice Queens Ladies’ Funspiel

The annual Ice Queens Ladies Funspiel helps kick off the curling season on November 17 & 18 2017 at the Cornwall Curling Club. It’s open to Non-competitive women’s teams — only two regular team members who are planning to enter the … Continue reading

Road to the Roar: Watch the team practices for free

THIS JUST IN!!!  Anyone wishing to watch the teams practice can do so at no charge!! Practice takes place at the following times: Sunday @ 7:30pm Birchard, Scotland, Rocque & Thompson Sunday @ 9:00pm Tippin, Breen, Einarson, Middaugh & Robertson … Continue reading

Team MacPhee looking to repeat this weekend at OVCA Fall Classic, 2 Jr Teams at TSA Spiel

The defending champion Robyn MacPhee rink from Charlottetown are 2-0, and have advanced to the A Qualifier at 6:15 pm Atlantic today at the Royal Lepage OVCA Fall Classic in Kemptville Ont. Photo: Robyn MacPhee, Sarah Fullerton, Meaghan Hughes, Michelle McQuaid … Continue reading

Sydney NS to host 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Curling Canada)

The world’s most famous women’s curling event is returning to Nova Scotia for the first time in more than 25 years, it was announced today by Curling Canada. Centre 200 in Sydney, N.S., will play host to the 2019 Scotties … Continue reading

2nd Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel

Join us for the 2nd Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel! A weekend of Just-for-Fun curling in memory of a fantastic guy – January 19-21, 2018! Taking the first 32 teams to register  $140.00/team to register – guaranteed 3 games Register … Continue reading

From Hockey Ice to Curling Ice at the Road to the Roar

Ice preparation is well underway, under the direction of Chief Ice Technician Jon Wall and Deputy Chief Ice Techician Larry Richards, converting hockey ice to curling ice at the Credit Union Place in Summerside for the Road to the Roar Curling … Continue reading

PEI Curling Hall of Fame exhibits at the PEI Sports Hall of Fame for Road to the Roar

A screen-show of inductees into the PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum, along with various items having to do with curling on PEI will be on display at the PEI Sports Hall of Fame, on the main level of … Continue reading

Team MacPhee holding Learn to Curl session for ages 6-12

The Robyn MacPhee rink, which includes Sarah Fullerton, Meaghan Hughes, and Michelle McQuaid, invites kids age 6-12 to a FREE Learn to Curl session at the Charlottetown Curling Complex on Sunday Nov. 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.  The session … Continue reading

Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials underway Monday in Summerside (Curling Canada)

Some of Canada’s best curling teams will have a chance to take a significant step toward their gold-medal dreams when the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials gets underway Monday at Credit Union Place in Summerside, P.E.I. Former Olympic medallists … Continue reading

Sport PEI Amateur Sport Awards due Dec. 19

Curler Brett Gallant took home the Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award in 2016. Who will take the crown this year? Nominations for the 2017 Amateur Sport Awards must be submitted by December 19, 2017. … Continue reading

Throw Your First Rock at the Silver Fox

Wednesday and Thursday night (Nov. 1 and 2) this week, the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht complex in Summerside is having a curling open house from 7-9 pm. Come on down and throw some rocks. There will be curlers around … Continue reading

Time to Curl at the Montague Curling Rink

The ice is in and it’s time to curl at the Montague Curling Rink! Free adult learn to curl lessons will be held Wednesday and Thursday November 1 and 2 at 6:30 pm. Junior Curling Practice starts Monday Oct 30 … Continue reading

Weekend wrapup: Annika Kelly rink wins Lakeshore U21, NS teams win Superspiel, Gushue wins Masters, Brothers, Dacey capture Dave Jones spiel

The Charlottetown Curling Club rink of  skip Annika Kelly, 3rd Cynthia Pearson, 2nd Tati Kelly, and lead Meghan Ching doubled the Isabel Reeves foursome from Berwick NS 4-2 this afternoon to win the Lakeshore Under 21 Junior Women’s Spiel in … Continue reading

Ch’town ready to Rock the Ice with Getting Started League

All interested beginner curlers are welcome!  Bring a friend; Bring a spouse – come as a team or an individual.  Mondays @ 7:30pm beginning November 6 at the Charlottetown Curling Club: 15 weeks for $150 (+fees and taxes) This instructional … Continue reading

Montague raises around $5000 at Curl for Cancer!

The Montague Curling Rink is pleased to report that it raised around $5000 for Cancer research at their Curl for Cancer events this weekend. They wish to thank to all the organizers, bidders, runners, walkers and curlers  who participated.   … Continue reading

Sunday morning curling wrapup

It’s Brad Gushue, with PEI native Brett Gallant, vs defending champ Niklas Edin in the Grand Slam of Curling Masters final in Lloydminster SK today, after crushing Calgary’s Kevin Koe 7-1 in six ends during Saturday’s semifinals.  Anil Mungal photo … Continue reading

Curling getting underway at the Silver Fox, with Free Open Houses starting Nov. 1

The ice is in and they’re ready to curl at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht complex in Summerside, with free adult “learn to curl” Open Houses Nov. 1, 2, 8 and 9, from 7-9 pm, and, for those under … Continue reading

Cornwall has an opening for a team in Monday evening Commercial “Fun” League

A spot just became available for one team in the Cornwall Curling Club’s 8:30 pm Monday Commercial League. This is a league that emphasizes fun (kind of like a hockey “Beer League”!), rather than intense competition. It’s designed for companies, … Continue reading

CBC Sports partners with Curling Canada to stream five ch’ship events (Curling Canada)

CBC Sports and Curling Canada have reached an agreement that will see more coverage than ever before of five national championship events made available through CBC Sports digital platforms in each of the next five seasons, beginning this season. Curling … Continue reading

Curler Kim Dolan among 2017 PEI Sports Hall of Fame Inductees (Guardian)

Three individuals, one team to be inducted in Charlottetown on Nov. 24 CHARLOTTETOWN – The P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2017. Kim Dolan (curling), Ken (Trixie) Dunn (builder baseball/hockey), Debbie MacMurdo (builder figure skating) and the … Continue reading

Wendy’s Jr. Dev’t League starts Saturday in Cornwall

Round Robin Draw 2017/18 Junior Development League Cornwall Curling Club: Starting Oct 28/17 Game dates: Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23 (TBD), Jan 20. Draw Times: 9:30 am Optional/additional dates (if draw continues): Jan 27, Feb 10, Feb … Continue reading

Veronica Smith rink playing in Dave Jones Mayflower Cashspiel

The Veronica Smith team from the Cornwall Curling Club is the only Island rink competing in the annual Dave Jones Cashspiel, which gets underway today and wraps up on Sunday at the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax, with 18 men’s … Continue reading

Annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel set for Silver Fox

The annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel, open to Men’s, Women’s, Junior, and Mixed teams, but not accepting teams planning on entering the Tankard or Scotties playdowns, takes place at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside on December 1-3, with a … Continue reading

Team Lenentine in OVCA Jr. Superspiel in Ottawa this weekend

Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine rink is heading to Ottawa tomorrow to participate in the  24th Annual Brokerlink OVCA Junior Superspiel. Their first game is Friday at 10 am Atlantic against MacKenzie Zacharias from Manitoba. Tyler Smith is also in the event, … Continue reading

Ch’town practices cancelled for today (Oct. 25) due to warm weather

With the warm weather today (Wed. Oct. 25), the Charlottetown Curling Club will not be having lunch/afternoon practice. Semi-Competitive League will go ahead as scheduled at 6 pm. Practice ice will be available Thursday between 11:30-1 pm and between 3:30-5pm. … Continue reading

City of Summerside remembers during Road to the Roar

SUMMERSIDE – Curling Canada, in partnership with the City of Summerside and the Summerside Remembrance Day Organizing Committee are preparing to pause and to pay respect to our Veterans by holding the annual Remembrance Day Service in the midst of hosting … Continue reading

Ch’town Curling Club Hallowe’en Party/spiel open to members, non-members

Be sure to attend the Charlottetown Curling Club’s Annual Halloween event on Saturday Oct. 28 at 7 pm, where they will be partnering with Upstreet Craft Brewing to offer drink specials and prizes for best costumes. Cost is $10 and includes 4 … Continue reading

11th annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Cornwall

The eleventh annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum induction ceremony was held Monday evening at a packed Cornwall Curling Club, with five inductees, who were at the forefront of PEI curling in the 1980’s and 1990’s, honoured,  Kathy … Continue reading

2017 PEI Curling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – photo gallery

The eleventh annual PEI Curling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held October 23. 2017 at the Cornwall Curling Club. Photo (L-R): Robert Campbell, Mark Butler, Leanne Gallant (wife of inductee Peter Gallant), Kathy O’Rourke, Mark O’Rourke Here is a … Continue reading

PEI’s Veronica Smith rink are runners-up at Lady Monctonian after edging MacPhee team in quarter-finals

Two Island rinks were in the playoffs at this weekend’s $9000 15-team Lady Monctonian Invitational Spiel, a World Curling Tour event at Curl Moncton, with PEI’s Veronica Smith rink making it to the final game, but losing 8-1 to the … Continue reading

Adam Casey on Spud FM radio on Sunday morning

Summerside’s own Adam Casey is coming to Credit Union Place in a few weeks for the Road to the Roar. He’ll be on Sports Roundup with Paul M. Schurman on Spud FM Radio, Sunday morning at 9:45 am at 102.1 … Continue reading

Reminder: PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct five members on Monday

    The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its eleventh annual induction ceremony on Monday October 23, 2017 at the Cornwall Curling Club in Cornwall, PEI. Five inductees from the Charlottetown Curling … Continue reading

Get info on curling at the Montague Curling Rink, today at the Wellness Centre in Montague

Representatives from the Montague Curling Club are at the Montague and Area Community Connector Expo today (Saturday) until 2 at the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre. Stop by their booth, and find out more about the Olympic sport of curling! … Continue reading