Maritime Special Olympics teams were at the Cornwall Curling Club on March 24th for a one day invitational curling event. Click to visit Special Olympics PEI’s Facebook page for photos. … Continue reading
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(by Jason Simmonds) EDMONTON – Kevin Martin has curled in 11 Briers, four world championships and won two Olympic gold medals, so he knows a thing or two about assessing the competition. Kevin Martin (Submitted photo) Martin and his Edmonton-based … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) WINNIPEG – Cathy Overton-Clapham is not only skipping her own rink, but she is mentoring three other young curlers in the process. And enjoying every minute of it. Submitted photo The Cathy Overton-Clapham-skipped rink will be one … Continue reading
The Canadian Open Stick Curling Championship wrapped up recently at the Highland Curling Club in Regina, with the Montague Curling Club rink of Basil and Sterling Higginbotham winning the B consolation prize. Here is a complete list of winners: Event Winners: … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) BLAIR ATHOLL, Scotland – Canada’s smallest province will be the latest stop in Eve Muirhead’s pursuit of her second Olympic curling berth. Muirhead will be skipping her Scotland rink in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Now they will get to see elite-level men’s curling in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship in Summerside from April 17 to 22. “It’s just a heck of a lot of really good shot-making,” said Jeff … Continue reading
(GSOC) The draws for the Players’ Championship Grand Slam of Curling event in Summerside have been announced and the speculation on which matchup will be the most entertaining begins. While the fans at Credit Union Place will be treated to … Continue reading
A 6-5 extra-end semi-final loss in the Alberta Scotties to the eventual provincial and Canadian champion, Edmonton’s Heather Nedohin, may have cost Calgary’s Crystal Webster rink a trip to the Players’ championship in Summerside, the hometown of teammates Erin Carmody … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) CALGARY – Kevin Koe is well aware of the level of competition that awaits in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship in Summerside. “It’s so tough,” said Koe in a recent phone interview. “There is no … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) WINNIPEG – The Chelsea Carey rink may be one of the best-kept secrets in women’s curling. The Morden-based team knows all too well what it’s like to face the high level of competition in a curling-mad province … Continue reading
Brad Gushue confirmed this morning on the Team Gushue Facebook page that PEI’s Brett Gallant will be joining his team for the Players’ Championship, April 17-22 in Summerside. Gushue’s third Ryan Fry recently left the team, and the hunt was on both … Continue reading
The 2011-2012 curling season is wrapping up at PEI’s seven curling clubs, as well as the two arenas that host curling part-time. The Montague Curling Club held its 34th annual Milk Can closing spiel the weekend of March 30, won by … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) TORONTO – John Epping says his Toronto-area rink can’t wait to face the stiff competition that awaits in the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship. John Epping (submitted photo) “We’re really looking forward to it,” … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SASKATOON, SASK. – Stefanie Lawton is anxious to get back in the competitive curling scene. “It’s been three months we’ve had off, and it’s almost like a new curling season for us,” said Lawton. “We’re pumped for … Continue reading
(by Nancy MacPhee) Credit Union Place recently switched its online ticket sales over to Ticketmaster, using the system for the first time when selling tickets for Hedley’s May 28 concert. With the first successful dry run of the new system … Continue reading
Both the PEI men’s rink, skipped by Matthew MacLean from the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, and the Veronica Smith women’s team from the Cornwall Curling Club, finished as runners-up in this afternoon’s finals of the Atlantic Under 18 … Continue reading
Apr. 8, 2012 -Canada’s Glenn Howard drew for one point in a tense extra end to capture the Men’s World Curling Championship final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. Read the Full Story at the CCA website … Continue reading
Round robin play wrapped up this morning at the Atlantic Under 18 Curling Championships at the Bluenose Curling Club in New Glasgow NS, with the PEI entries finishing 1st in both the women’s and men’s divisions and advancing to the … Continue reading
The Saturday afternoon final of the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC came down to an extra end, with the Saskatchewan team coming from behind to score a deuce in end 10 against Northern Ontario … Continue reading
PEI’s Matthew MacLean rink from the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary is the only undefeated rink, at 3-0, in the men’s section, while the Veronica Smith team from the Cornwall Curling Club is tied for the lead with a … Continue reading
Canada’s Glenn Howard will play for the gold medal at the world men’s curling championship. He qualified for the championship game with a 7-6 win over Scotland’s Tom Brewster in the Page playoff 1-versus-2 game at St. Jakobshalle. Howard will … Continue reading
At the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard (lead), ended play … Continue reading
Peter Barry MacDonald, who played lead for the first of three consecutive provincial men’s championship teams skipped by his uncle Dr. Wen Macdonald, passed away on April 2nd in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The 1954 team also included John Squarebriggs at … Continue reading
PEI’s Matthew MacLean rink from the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, and Veronica Smith team from the Cornwall Curling Club, are undefeated after opening day play at the Atlantic Under 18 Curling Championships, being played this weekend at the … Continue reading
At the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard (lead), lost both … Continue reading
The Bluenose Curling Club in New Glasgow NS is this year’s host of the Atlantic Under 18 Curling Championships, with five men’s and an equal number of women’s teams, representing the age 18 and under champions from the four Atlantic … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) After an extra-end loss – their first – to New Zealand on Thursday afternoon, Team Canada charged back against China with a strong 8-7 victory in the final game of round robin play at the 2012 World … Continue reading
(by Nancy MacPhee) SUMMERSIDE – There will be little down time for Credit Union Place staff between Bryan Adams’ concert and the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling event. Adams’ near sold-out concert takes place the night of April 14. … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Association’s Annual General Meeting and Awards Night will be held May 30, beginning at 5:30 pm, at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Nominations are now being sought for the ADL/Sport PEI Achievement Awards and for the Marion Dockendorff … Continue reading
At the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard (lead), lost their … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Team Canada defeated Scotland in Wednesday evening action to cap another successful day at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship and assure itself a spot in the Page 1-2 game. Glenn Howard defeated Sweden in afternoon action … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) “Wow, there were a million rocks in play!” said Team Canada fifth player Scott Howard after a 10-6 win over Sweden for Team Canada at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday afternoon. Third Wayne … Continue reading
Here is a list of upcoming National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses taking place in Charlottetown. Part B – Design a Basic Sport Program, April 10th 5:30 – 8:30 pm Part B – Basic Mental Skills, April 12th 5:30 – … Continue reading
Single draw tickets are now available at cupevents.ca for the Players’ Championship Grand Slam of Curling event, April 17-22 at the Eastlink Arena at Summerside’s Credit Union Place. Prices are $13.86 per seat for weekday draws, and $17.33 for weekend draws … Continue reading
At the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard (lead), lost both … Continue reading
The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada Prince Edward Island Chapter along with the organizing committee would like to invite you to participate in “Vogue Optical Curl for Wishes,” PEI’s most entertaining curling event of the season! This event will take … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Glenn Howard faced another hot young skip and had to come up with some great shots to win Canada’s seventh straight at the Men’s World Curling Championship in Basel, Switzerland, on Tuesday evening. Glenn Howard defeated Denmark … Continue reading
At the 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard (lead), split their … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Team Canada once again dominated play to notch a fifth straight win and remain tied with Sweden for first place on the leaderboard at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship presented by Ford Motor Company of Canada … Continue reading
The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) announced their 2011-2012 Curling Assistance Program grant recipients today, funded by profits from certain CCA curling championship events. The Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside was the lone PEI recipient, receiving a grant … Continue reading
The Merle Kopach team from the Saskatoon Granite Curling Club scored four points in the 7th end in a 9-5 win over the Joyce Potter team from the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa to win the women’s section, while the Toby … Continue reading
The 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic got underway on Sunday at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI, represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and Mike Bernard … Continue reading
The Bluenose Curling Club in New Glasgow NS is this year’s host of the Atlantic Under 18 Curling Championships, with five men’s and an equal number of women’s teams, representing the age 18 and under champions from the four Atlantic … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) It came down to last rock, but Glenn Howard drew for one point to finalize an 8-7 win over a never-say-die USA team in Sunday evening action at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship presented by Ford … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club is hosting 40 teams this weekend during the 34th annual Milk Can Bonspiel. Every year teams from across the Island join in the fun. During play on Saturday Matt MacDonald aims for the house while sweepers … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills). Team Canada sits at the top of the leaderboard, tied with Scotland for first place, after posting a decisive 9-2 win over Germany in Draw 3 action at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship presented by Ford … Continue reading
Northern Ontario’s Jeff Zechner rink from the Nipigon Fire Department beat the Ken Dusablon team from Winnipeg Manitoba 8-5 in this afternoon’s final at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Truro Curling Club. Manitoba defeated the Southern Ontario … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Team Canada’s Glenn Howard opened with a 7-5 win over France’s Thomas Dufour on Saturday afternoon in Basel, Switzerland at the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship presented by Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. Glenn Howard in … Continue reading
Northern Ontario edged Southern Ontario 5-4 this morning in the Page 1 vs 2 game to advance directly to the 1 pm Saturday final of the Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship in Truro. They’ll be playing the winner of the 9 … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Canadian curling fans can turn their attention to Switzerland tomorrow for the start of the 2012 World Men’s Curling Championship, which takes place Saturday March 31 to Sunday April 8. Twelve of the world’s top men’s curling … Continue reading
The 46th Canadian Postal Employees Curling Classic gets underway on Sunday April 1 at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey BC. PEI is represented again this year by the rink of Bob Cameron (skip), Eldon Kilbride (3rd), Regan Kenny (2nd) and … Continue reading
Round robin play wrapped up on Thursday afternoon at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship in Truro, with the Northern and Southern Ontario rinks finishing atop the standings with 8-2 win-loss records, and advancing to the Page 1 vs 2 … Continue reading
The Sport PEI 2011 Amateur Awards banquet was held last night at the Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown. There were no winners from curling this time around. Kay Atkinson was a finalist for Official of the Year and Kim Dolan for … Continue reading
PEI’s Gordon MacFadyen rink from the Summerside Fire Department split their games today at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Truro Curling Club, losing by one point to co-leader Southern Ontario with a 9-8 score in the morning, … Continue reading
PEI’s Gordon MacFadyen rink from the Summerside Fire Department had the bye in the Tuesday morning draw at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Truro Curling Club, and doubled the hometown Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade Nova Scotia rink, skipped by … Continue reading
Canada’s Glenn Howard begins his quest for a fourth title, and second as a skip, when the Capital One Men’s World Championships get underway in Basel, Switzerland on Saturday. (Photo: The Canadian Press) Wayne Middaugh, Glenn Howard Howard takes on … Continue reading
The international curling championship focus moves to Switzerland, as Basel prepares to host the World Men’s Curling Championship 2012, presented by Ford Motor Company of Canada, beginning Saturday March 31 and running until Sunday April 8. Twelve of the top men’s … Continue reading
Due to today’s weather and road conditions, Sport PEI has moved the 2011 Amateur Sport Awards banquet at the Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown from tonight to Wednesday (March 28) at the same time and location. Curling has two nominations this year, … Continue reading
After Monday play at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Truro Curling Club, New Brunswick, skipped by Joe Vautour from the Saint John Fire Department, remains undefeated with a 4-0 record, after picking up a 9-7 win over … Continue reading
The Brad Gushue rink announced today via their Facebook page that they will be making an announcement on a replacement for third Ryan Fry at the Player’s Championship (April 17-22 in Summerside) within the next couple of weeks. They expect … Continue reading
Shaw Media and the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling announced today that the men’s and women’s finals of the Players’ Championship, taking place in Summerside PEI from April 17-22, will be broadcast live on Global Television, with the women’s final beginning … Continue reading
The Canadian Masters Curling Championships get underway this afternoon at the Boucherville and St.Lambert Curling Clubs, the first time this event has been held in the province of Quebec. Teams are entered from all provinces except PEI, along with a team … Continue reading
Mirjam Ott, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, skipped her Swiss team from Davos to her nation’s third world women’s curling championship and the first since 1983 Sunday night, upending Sweden 7-6 at Lethbridge’s Enmax Centre. The win in the Ford … Continue reading
The deadline for nominations to the Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is March 31, 2012. The public is invited to nominate outstanding curlers, builders, and teams who have excelled in curling. For more info, contact Jerry … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) Alberta curlers continued their dominance at 2012 Canadian curling championships with wins at both the senior men and senior women championships held in Abbotsford, BC. Edmonton’s Cathy King and Red Deer’s Rob Armitage were both crowned champions … Continue reading
In addition to the world championship bronze medal, Sunday’s victory also put the Heather Nedohin team in the all-important second spot on the Canadian Team Ranking System behind only Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg. Because Jones has already qualified for the … Continue reading
Three draws are in the books at the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship being played at the Truro Curling Club. New Brunswick, skipped by Joe Vautour from the Saint John Fire Department, and Southern Ontario, captained by Dwayne Lowe from … Continue reading
The Alan Inman rink from the Crapaud Community Curling Club and the Nola Murphy foursome from Summerside’s Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club are the new “The Dominion” provincial curling club champions, winning their respective finals this afternoon at the … Continue reading
(by Allen Cameron) If one were to base the rationale for Brad Gushue’s latest move entirely on his team’s performance at the Tim Hortons Brier, it wouldn’t be Ryan Fry searching for a new team today. “It’s not a decision … Continue reading
(by Fred Rinne) It wasn’t the colour they were looking for, but at the end of the day, for Heather Nedohin’s Canadian crew of Laine Peters, Jessica Mair, and Beth Iskiw, a bronze medal represents a resiliency and a character … Continue reading
The 2 pm finals are set after semi-final action this morning at the provincial The Dominion Curling Club Championship at the Montague Curling Club. The Marie Ford team from Crapaud and the defending champion Donald Clarey foursome had previously earned … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) Sunday’s championship finals at the Canadian Senior Men & Women’s Curling Championship in Abbotford, BC, promises excitement with both Alberta teams squaring off against opponents from the RE/MAX Centre in St. John’s. Glenn Goss, with Geoff Cunningham … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood). It wasn’t exactly Swiss clockwork, or even the workings of a fine timepiece, but Mirjam Ott and her Davos team from Switzerland have earned a reprise in the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship final against Sweden. Team … Continue reading
Play concluded today at the Canadian College Invitational Curling Championships, hosted by Fleming College, and taking place at the Peterborough Curling Club. The Fanshawe men’s curling team defeated Red Deer College 5-4 for the CCAA Curling Championship Gold Medal. The men … Continue reading
The championship round goes Sunday at The Dominion Curling Club Championship at the Montague Curling Club with the semi-finals at 10 am and the finals at 2 pm. Round robin play wrapped up Saturday evening, with the defending champion Donald Clarey … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) Newfoundland & Labrador’s Cathy Cunningham defeated Nancy Delahunt’s Nova Scotia foursome 5-3 in today’s women’s semi final at the 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s Curling Championship in Abbotsford, BC. Cunningham’s team from RE/MAX Centre in St. John’s now … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) This was curling’s equivalent of the kids showing mother how to operate in the kitchen. The astonishing Koreans, representing a nation that has been contesting World Women’s Curling Championship play on just four occasions, stunned Canada on … Continue reading
The Gordon MacFadyen rink from the Summerside Fire Department beat the Kelly Salmon rink from Saskatchewan’s Aberdeen, Wakaw, Saskatoon and Regina fire departments by a 9-5 score in the opening draw of the 53rd Canadian Firefighters Curling Championships, this afternoon at the … Continue reading
Canada’s skip Heather Nedohin reacts to a shot against Korea in playoff action on Saturday at the women’s curling worlds. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press) Canada’s Heather Nedohin has dropped a 4-3 decision to South Korea in a playoff game at the … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) What a finish to the round robin portion of the Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championship in Abbotsford, BC. Going into the final draw, Alberta was guaranteed a bye to the final while four other teams at 7-3 … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) Two world championship skipping appearances, two finals. That’s the record for Margaretha Sigfridsson and her Swedish team that’s headed for Sunday’s 4:30 p.m. Ford Worlds final match at the Enmax Centre. Sigfridsson — with Maria Prytz throwing … Continue reading
(Posted by Danny Lamoureux) With one round robin draw remaining at the 2012 Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championship in Abbotsford, BC, Alberta’s Rob Armitage of the Red Deer Curling Centre has earned a bye directly to Sunday’s championship final. Armitage … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) Despite a few hiccups in the last draw of the round robin at the Canadian Senior Women’s Curling Championship in Abbotsford, BC, the playoff round is set to go this weekend. Photography by Davina Cathy King was … Continue reading
The Brad Gushue rink just posted the following to their Facebook page: After careful discussion and deliberation, Team Gushue and Ryan Fry have decided to part ways. Ryan has been a member of the team for 4 years. Brad, Adam, … Continue reading
Round robin play begins Saturday at the 53rd annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship, being held this year at the Truro Curling Club. PEI is represented for the third straight year by the rink of Gordon MacFadyen (skip), Leo Stewart (third), … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) Heather Nedohin said it would be a different day and a different skip and she was true to her word. The Canadian leader who admittedly had a bad Thursday and lost two games to drop into tiebreaker … Continue reading
Holland College, represented by the men’s team of Christian Tolusso (skip), Alex Sutherland (3rd), Taylor McInnis (2nd), Patrick Moore (lead), and Angela Hodgson (coach) ended play today with a 3-4 win-loss record at the Canadian College Invitational Curling Championships, hosted … Continue reading
Two rinks, the defending champion Donald Clarey men’s team from the host Montague Curling Club, and last years’s women’s runner-up rink, the Marie Ford rink from the Crapaud Community Curling Club remain undefeated following Friday play at the PEI The … Continue reading
[Corrects incorrect score from source website that has since been fixed] Photo (L-R): Christian Tolusso (skip), Alex Sutherland (3rd), Taylor McInnis (2nd), Patrick Moore (lead), Angela Hodgson (coach) The Canadian College Invitational Curling Championships, hosted by Fleming College, and taking … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) Switzerland’s Mirjam Ott was more than ecstatic Thursday to find out she was ranked No. 2 behind Sweden for Ford World Women’s Curling Championship playoff purposes today. A double winner on the last day of round-robin qualifiers, … Continue reading
The Dominion Curling Club Championship got underway Thursday afternoon and wraps up on Sunday at the Montague Curling Club, with the men’s and women’s club champions from six of the seven PEI curling clubs taking part. After opening day action … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux). Saville Sports Centre skip Cathy King won her 8th game today at the Canadian Seniors in Abbotsford BC, dumping BC’s Penny Shantz 8-5, and continues to lead the round robin at 8-1. One more victory will vault … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) In a battle of 7-1 teams, Alberta’s Rob Armitage emerged unscathed, dumping BC’s Dennis Graber and now sits alone in first place, one win away from the bye to Sunday’s championship final at the Canadian Seniors in … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) It’s back to the congestion of a four-way traffic jam at the Enmax Centre as the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship heads into its last two qualifying round-robin draws. The morning’s leaders all suffered setbacks and Switzerland’s … Continue reading
Full Event packages for the Grand Slam Curling Event in Summerside, April 17-22, are available through PEI curling clubs. The price of $157.50 gives you one seat for every draw. Your club will receive $25.00 for each ticket sold. Contact … Continue reading
(By: Paul Wiecek) The list of potential replacements for the vacant lead position on the Jeff Stoughton foursome has expanded to include a former Olympic gold medallist. Sort of. Mark Nichols (CP photo) Newfoundland’s Mark Nichols — who won gold … Continue reading
(by Larry Wood) The Korean national curling team refuses to be counted out at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship. Skipped by 24-year-old Ji-Sun Kim, the amazing Koreans pulled even with Canada and Sweden at the top of the pack … Continue reading
(by Danny Lamoureux) Alberta’s Rob Armitage and BC’s Dennis Graber won key evening match-ups Wednesday and move a step closer to the playoffs at the 2012 Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championship in Abbotsford, BC. Armitage was up against defending champion … Continue reading
Photo (L-R): Christian Tolusso (skip), Alex Sutherland (3rd), Taylor McInnis (2nd), Patrick Moore (lead), Angela Hodgson (coach) The Canadian College Invitational Curling Championships, hosted by Fleming College, and taking place at the Peterborough Curling Club, got underway yesterday, and wrap … Continue reading