Four teams battle for last men’s Olympic Curling Trials berth (Canwest)

MARIO ANNICCHIARICO Canwest News Service EDMONTON — Randy Ferbey knows his rink is between a curling rock and a hard place. When the 2009 Grey Power Players’ Championship begins Tuesday in Grande Prairie, Alta., it will mark Ferbey’s last chance … Continue reading

Rowley and Griffin teams from Maple Leaf club win Island Petroleum Junior Mixed

The Mitchell Rowley team from the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary captured the 20 and Under division, while their clubmates, the Colton Griffin team, won the 15 and Under division at the Island Petroleum Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships, which wrapped up … Continue reading

Analysis – With the world curling title on the line, Martin beat Martin (Canwest)

DAN BARNES –Canwest News Service EDMONTON — So technically proficient, so consistently sharp and unbeaten for long stretches, only Kevin Martin could beat Kevin Martin. At least, that was the suggestion before the Ford men’s world curling championship began and … Continue reading

Scotland tops Canada in Ford worlds gold-medal game

MONCTON, N.B. April 12, 2009 (CCA)— Scotland’s David Murdoch captured his country’s fifth gold medal in the Ford world men’s curling championship Sunday night at the Moncton Coliseum. Murdoch’s Lockerbie team — third Ewan MacDonald, second Peter Smith, lead Euan … Continue reading

Fullerton foursome repeats as Atlantic 17 and Under champs

The Cornwall Curling Club foursome of skip Sarah Fullerton, third Michelle McQuaid, second Alexis Wright, and lead Sara MacRae, with coach Brenda MacMillan, went undefeated this weekend to repeat as junior women’s winners at the Atlantic 17 and Under Curling Championships, which took … Continue reading

Martin strikes out against Scots at Ford worlds

(TSN) David Murdoch of Scotland defeated Kevin Martin 7-6 to win the Men’s World Curling Championship Sunday in New Brunswick. It was the third time Martin, the defending champion, lost to Murdoch at the 2009 tournament. Click to read this … Continue reading

Norway claims Ford worlds bronze medal

MONCTON, N.B. April 12, 2009 (CCA) — Norway’s Thomas Ulsrud has won his third bronze medal at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship, and his first outside the United States. Ulsrud’s team from the Snarøen Curling Club in Oslo … Continue reading

Canada advances to Ford worlds gold-medal showdown with Scotland

MONCTON, N.B. April 11, 2009 (CCA) — For the second straight year, Canada’s Kevin Martin and Scotland’s David Murdoch will battle for a gold medal at the Ford world men’s curling championship. Martin’s half-Edmonton (Martin, second Marc Kennedy, coach Jules … Continue reading

Island Petroleum Junior Mixed starts today

The final championship of the PEI curling season, the Island Petroleum Junior Mixed, takes place Easter weekend at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. This new mixed curling event has divisions for age 20 and under, with four teams signed up, … Continue reading

Scotland upends Canada in Ford worlds Page one-two tussle

MONCTON, N.B. April 9, 2009 (CCA)— Scotland’s David Murdoch has reached the gold-medal game at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship. Murdoch’s Lockerbie team — third Ewan MacDonald, second Peter Smith, lead Euan Byers, alternate Graeme Connal and coach … Continue reading

Canada denied clean slate; tiebreakers confirmed at Ford worlds

MONCTON, N.B. April 9, 2009 (CCA)— Canada will play Scotland in the Page playoff one vs. two game, while there will be a tiebreaker draw to determine the combatants for the Page playoff three vs. four game at the 2009 … Continue reading

CCA announces sites for three more 2010-2011 championships

(CCA) The Canadian Curling Association has announced the sites for three more national championships for the 2011 season.  The 2011 Canadian Mixed will take place at the Morris Curling Club in Morris, Manitoba, November 20-27, 2010, under the direction of co-chairs … Continue reading

Norway wraps up tiebreaker berth at Ford worlds, Canada wins 10th in a row

MONCTON, N.B. April 9, 2009 (CCA)— Norway’s Thomas Ulsrud has assured himself of at least a tiebreaker berth at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship at the Moncton Coliseum. Ulsrud’s Oslo team — third Torger Nergård, second Christoffer Svae, … Continue reading

Sport PEI Award winners

Here are the winners from last night’s Sport PEI Awards: – Masters Athlete: Collin Affleck, karate. -Team of the Year: Avondale Islanders soccer. – Coach of the Year: Jim Rand, gymnastics.  – Official of the Year: Justine Lewis, soccer.  – Intercollegiate Male Athlete: Paul … Continue reading

Scotland back on track, Canada’s in the playoffs at the Ford worlds

MONCTON, N.B. April 8, 2009 (CCA)— Canada’s headed to the Page playoff one vs. two game while Scotland is back to its winning ways at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship. While Canada’s Kevin Martin was grinding out a … Continue reading

Annual Spud Isle Curling Camp to take place in August

The annual Spud Isle Junior Curling Camp takes place August 10 and 11 2009 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Cost of $100 per person Include on-ice training, video analysis, class room sessions, outdoor activities, meals, nutrition breaks, camp t-shirts, and more. … Continue reading

Norway snaps out of losing streak at Ford worlds; Canada hammers Finland

MONCTON, N.B. April 8, 2009 — Norway’s Thomas Ulsrud returned to his winning ways on Wednesday at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship at the Moncton Coliseum. Ulsrud and his Oslo foursome (Torger Nergård, Christoffer Svae, Håvard Vad Petersson, … Continue reading

Sport PEI awards banquet goes tonight – curling has two finalists

Sport P.E.I. hosts its gala night of the year, the 35th annual awards banquet, tonight at the Rodd Royalty Inn in Charlottetown. There are two finalists in the sport of curling. The Ted MacFadyen rink is a finalist for the Friendly Pharmacy masters athlete … Continue reading

Canada’s eyes on the playoff prize at Ford worlds

MONCTON, N.B. April 7, 2009 (CCA)— Canada’s Kevin Martin is proving all but unbeatable at the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship at the Moncton Coliseum. The reigning world champ, backed up by third John Morris, second Marc Kennedy, lead … Continue reading

Island Petroleum Jr. Mixed to wrap up PEI Ch’ship Curling Season

The final championship of the PEI curling season, the Island Petroleum Junior Mixed, takes place Easter weekend at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. This new mixed curling event has divisions for age 20 and under, with four teams signed up, … Continue reading

Canada on a roll, U.S. picking up steam at the Ford worlds

 MONCTON, N.B. April 7, 2009 — Canada is cruising and the U.S. is picking up some momentum at the Ford world men’s curling championship at the Moncton Coliseum. Canada’s Kevin Martin took over sole possession of first place with a … Continue reading

Canada prevails over stubborn Germans at Ford worlds

MONCTON, N.B. April 6, 2009 (CCA)— Canada’s Kevin Martin faced his stiffest test to date but still came away a winner Monday night at the Ford world men’s curling championship at the Moncton Coliseum. Martin’s half-Edmonton (Martin, second Marc Kennedy) … Continue reading

Canada, Norway share lead at Ford worlds

 MONCTON, N.B. April 5, 2009  (CCA)— Canada’s Kevin Martin has closed out the opening weekend of the Ford world men’s curling championship in a tie for top spot at the Moncton Coliseum. Martin’s half-Edmonton (Martin, second Marc Kennedy) and half-Calgary … Continue reading

Muscular Dystrophy big winner at Canadian Firefighters Curling Ch’ship

For more than half a century, Canadian Firefighters have been raising money for the fight against muscular dystrophy. This is a charity they have supported even before their curling competitions began. At the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship this … Continue reading

Team Canada opens with win over Japan; Norway 2-0 at Ford Worlds

MONCTON, Canada(WCF) – After Draw Two play on Saturday night, Norway, skipped by Thomas Ulsrud, moved into first place at 2-0 at the 2009 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship with a quick 9-1 victory over Finland’s Kalle Kiiskinen.  Leading 3-0 … Continue reading

Russ Howard victorious in Ford worlds coaching debut

MONCTON, N.B. April 4, 2009 (CCA) — Russ Howard made a winning coaching debut Saturday afternoon at a steamy Moncton Coliseum to open the 2009 Ford world men’s curling championship. The two-time Brier and world champion, who hails from Moncton, … Continue reading

Saskatchewan steals Hydrant Trophy in final end

The Jeff Gartner rink from the Regina Fire Department had been in first place for much of the week at the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Charlottetown Curling Club, but didn’t have the crucial final stone coming … Continue reading

Single Draw tickets still available for Ford Worlds

(CCA) The Ford World Men’s Curling Championship presented by Atlantic Lottery is underway in Moncton and continues until April 12. Single draw tickets are still available to see Team Canada’s Kevin Martin, fresh off back-to-back victories at the Tim Hortons Brier … Continue reading

Saskatchewan in Firefighters final, Northern Ontario vs Nova Scotia in semi

The Jeff Gartner rink from the Regina Fire Department doubled the Jeff Zechner foursome from Northern Ontario’s Nipigon Fire Department by an 8-4 score this afternoon in the Page round game between the first and second place teams to advance … Continue reading

World Curling kicks off tonight in Moncton

A sellout crowd of more than 6,000 people is expected tonight as local and regional performers welcome the world during the official opening ceremonies of the 2009 Ford World Men’s Curling Championships. Click to read this story in the Moncton … Continue reading

Saskatchewan advances to Firefighters Final

The Jeff Gartner rink from the Regina Fire Department doubled the Jeff Zechner foursome from Northern Ontario’s Nipigon Fire Department by an 8-4 score this afternoon in the Page round game between the first and second place teams to earn … Continue reading

Olympics the ultimate goal for Martin rink (Canwest)

ALLEN CAMERON Canwest News Service CALGARY — At each event Kevin Martin plays in, the big picture is always in the back of his mind. Understand, when he and the rest of his Team Canada foursome hit the ice Friday … Continue reading

Martin rink heavy favorites at Worlds (Canwest)

Martin rink heavy favourites at worlds ALLEN CAMERON Canwest News Service   CALGARY — Well, let’s get real here: if there’s someone on top of the medal podium a week from Sunday at the Ford world men’s curling championships in … Continue reading

Saskatchewan still on top at 9-2. N. Ont, BC also have 2 losses at Firefighters

Leader Saskatchewan, skipped by Jeff Gartner, split their games today at the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Championships being played at the Charlottetown Curling Club. They beat second-place Northern Ontario, skipped by Jeff Zechner, by a 6-2 score, in only … Continue reading

First place Sask. edges PEI, then loses to NS at Canadian Firefighters

Saskatchewan’s Jeff Gartner rink, from the Regina Fire Department, are now at 8-1, after edging PEI’s Jeff Nelson team from the Montague Fire Department by a 4-3 score this morning, but giving up their first loss this afternoon, 8-3 to … Continue reading

FORD WORLD MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS SATURDAY IN MONCTON

 (CCA) The Ford world men’s curling championship, presented by Atlantic Lottery, starts Saturday at the Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, as 12 countries not only begin the nine-day battle for global honours, but also try to earn Olympic qualifying points … Continue reading

Nothing is certain in curling, not even Martin (Canwest)

MARIO ANNICCHIARICO Canwest News Service EDMONTON — Sure, two-time defending Canadian champ Kevin Martin is the clear-cut favourite when the world men’s curling championship begins Saturday in Moncton, N.B. There is little to dispute that. But Martin, and his rink … Continue reading

Sask. still on top, Northern Ontario close behind at Firefighters

Unbeaten Saskatchewan, skipped by Jeff Gartner, had a day off on Tuesday at the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Association being played at the Charlottetown Curling Club, picking up their default win against Newfoundland and Labrador, who didn’t send a team to … Continue reading

Saskatchewan now only undefeated team at Canadian Firefighters

Saskatchewan is now the only undefeated rink, with a 6-0 record, after four days of play at the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship at the Charlottetown Curling Club. In Monday action. Manitoba were handed their first loss, at the … Continue reading

Another proud achievement (Journal editorial)

Sometimes a little bit of good reputation goes a long way. When the city that was in line to host the 2009 Canadian Seniors Curling Championships backed out, the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club was awarded the event. It … Continue reading

More than just teammates: Friendship a big part of Pinkney rink’s success

SUMMERSIDE — Colleen Pinkney’s rink is more than just a team — they’re best friends. And that camaraderie was a big contributor to the Truro Curling Club rink’s success at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships at the Silver Fox … Continue reading

Nova Scotia are Senior women’s champions, beating British Columbia in final

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Nova Scotia’s Colleen Pinkney rink from Truro was the class of the women’s field at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships all week long, and the final game would be no different. After … Continue reading

Delaney evens score with Howard; wins Canadian senior men’s curling ch’ship (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — This championship was years in the making. The Bruce Delaney-skipped Ontario rink scored four points in the first end of a 10-4 victory over New Brunswick’s Russ Howard in the men’s final of … Continue reading

Saskatchewan and Manitoba share Firefighters lead

After day three at the 50th Canadian Firefighters Curling Championships, being played at the Charlottetown Curling Club, teams from the Prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba are atop the standings with 4-0 win-loss records. Northern Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia … Continue reading

Regina Men, Laurier Women beat SMU in Cdn. University finals

The University of Regina’s Chris Busby rink edged out the Kendal Thompson foursome from Saint Mary’s in Halifax by a 9-8 score to win the men’s final of the CIS/CCA Canadian University Championships this afternoon in Montreal. Regina were undefeated … Continue reading

China wins World Women’s Gold

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, March 29, 2009 (CCA/WCF)— Bingyu Wang gave China its first world curling championship on Sunday at the Gangneung International Ice Rink. Wang’s team from Harbin — third Yin Liu, second Qingshuang Yue and lead Yan Zhou — … Continue reading

Canada loses Bronze at World Women’s

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, March 29, 2009 (CCA) — Canada’s Jennifer Jones lost 7-6 to Denmark’s Angelina Jensen in the bronze-medal game at the Mount Titlis world women’s curling championship Sunday morning at the Gangneung International Ice Rink. It marked just the … Continue reading

China wins first-ever World Women’s Ch’ship

The Canadian Press GANGNEUNG, South Korea – China’s stunning and sudden climb to the top of the women’s curling world is complete. Bingyu Wang put together another masterful performance Saturday, outduelling Sweden’s Anette Norberg 8-6 to give her country its first-ever … Continue reading

Sweden versus China for 2009 World Women’s Championship Gold

GANGNEUNG, Korea (WCF) – Sweden’s Anette Norberg edged Denmark’s Angelina Jensen 7-6 in the semifinal of the Mount Titlis World Women’s Curling Championship 2009.  Norberg, the two-time world champion and 2006 Olympic champion, didn’t have to throw her last stone … Continue reading

Nova Scotia women, Ontario men take Canadian Seniors titles

SUMMERSIDE, March 28 (CCA)…Nova Scotia, skipped by Colleen Pinkney of Truro, and Ontario, skipped by Bruce Delaney of Ottawa, won the finals of the Canadian Seniors Curling Championships, Saturday at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club. Pinkney, along with … Continue reading

UPEI Men out of the playoffs

The Adam Casey rink lost their second tiebreaker this afternoon against the University of Calgary at the CIS/CCA Canadian University Curling Championships in Montreal, and did not advance to the semifinal round.  No scores are available for this draw on the … Continue reading

Canada to play for Bronze at Women’s Worlds

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, March 28, 2009  (CCAO— Canada’s quest for three straight world women’s curling championships came to an end Saturday afternoon at the Gangneung International Ice Rink. Jennifer Jones and her Winnipeg foursome — third Cathy Overton-Clapham, second Jill … Continue reading

Casey rink wins first of two tiebreakers at Univ. Ch’ships

UPEI’s Adam Casey rink are in tiebreakers at the CIS/CCA Canadian University Championships in Montreal. They won their first tiebreaker against Nova Scotia’s St. FX team, and hit the ice at 1 pm Atlantic against Alberta. All three teams finished … Continue reading

Casey rink ends round robin at 3-2

Round robin play wrapped up last night in the men’s section of the CIS/CCA University Curling Championships in Montreal.  The Adam Casey rink lost their last game by an 8-6 score to the University of Calgary’s Kevin Yablonski foursome. This puts … Continue reading

Montague rink looks to heat up ice (Guardian)

MacLure forced to watch his firefighter team play from the sidelines at the nationals STEVE SHARRATT The Guardian MONTAGUE — They fight fire like they curl. And that’s why a rink from eastern P.E.I.’s largest town will be back at … Continue reading

BC Women advance at Seniors (Journal)

B.C. women advance JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — An eighth-end deuce and a key triple takeout by third stone Kerri Miller keyed a 6-5 semifinal win for British Columbia’s Kathy Smiley over Manitoba’s Lois Fowler at the 2009 … Continue reading

PEI’s run ends at Seniors (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — P.E.I.’s Mel Bernard rink from Summerside can wake up today knowing they are the third best senior men’s curling team in Canada. Russ Howard made a clutch shot on his final stone to … Continue reading

UPEI teams wrapping up round robin play at University Ch’ships

Both UPEI teams have one round robin game left at the CIS/CCA University Curling Championships in Montreal. The Adam Casey rink have a good chance at making the playoffs, as they are currently tied with the University of Manitoba for … Continue reading

PEI wins opener at Cdn. Firefighters

The Montague Fire Department rink of Jeff Nelson, Mike Clarey,  Tommy MacLeod, George Koke and fifth player Dusty MacClure won their opening game this afternoon, doubling the Quebec squad by a 12-6 score in the opening draw of the 50th  Canadian … Continue reading

PEI Men still alive at Seniors (Journal)

Eliminate defending Canadian senior champions SUMMERSIDE JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — There will be a new Canadian senior men’s curling champion in 2009. P.E.I.’s Mel Bernard eliminated defending champion Eugene Hritzuk with a 5-win in a third-place tiebreaker … Continue reading

Canada set for playoffs at Women’s Worlds

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (CCA/WCF), March 26, 2009 — Canada’s Jennifer Jones will play in the Page playoff three vs. four game Saturday at the Mount Titlis world women’s curling championship. Jones, third Cathy Overton-Clapham, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn … Continue reading

Live results available for Cdn. Firefighters Ch’ship

For the first time in the event’s 50 year history, live results will be available for the Canadian Firefighters Muscular Dystrophy Hydrant Curling Championship, which gets underway this afternoon at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Visit curlingresults.com/firefighters or the link on … Continue reading

Firefighters on Ice (Guardian)

The 50th annual Canadian Firefighters Muscular Dystrophy Hydrant Curling Championship gets underway today at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The host committee has put on the finishing touches on everything from the opening ceremonies to the presentation of the storied Hydrant … Continue reading

Nova Scotia women still perfect at Cdn. Seniors (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — It took until the fourth end for Colleen Pinkney and her Truro Curling Club rink to hit the scoreboard, but once they did they took control. The Nova Scotia women defeated the Lois … Continue reading

Final draw critical for 4 men’s teams at Srs. (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — With just one draw remaining in the round-robin schedule Friday morning, New Brunswick’s Russ Howard (8-2) and Ontario’s Bruce Delaney (8-3) are the only men’s teams assured of playoff berths at the 2009 … Continue reading

Level 3 Tech. Coaching Clinic set for Moncton

PEI curling coaches and instructors who have Level 2 certification are invited to sign up for the Level 3 Technical Curling Coaching Clinic to be held April 24, 25 and 26 at Curling Beausejour, 80 Lockhart Avenue in Moncton. Course … Continue reading

UPEI Men 2-1, Women 0-3 after Thursday play at Univ. Ch’ships

UPEI’s Adam Casey rink, after losing their opener, have won two in a row, winning Thursday afternoon’s game against McGill’s Patrick Cawley foursome by a lopsided 9-1 score, taking a pair in the third end and following it with steals of … Continue reading

UPEI Men pick up win

The Adam Casey rink picked up their first win at the CIS/CCA Canadian University Curling Championships last evening, beating UoM by an 8-3 score, recording doubles in ends six, seven and eight. The UPEI men and women face McGill and … Continue reading

Nova Scotia, Manitoba women meet in first-place showdown tonight (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Nova Scotia’s Colleen Pinkney and Manitoba’s Lois Fowler are headed for a first-place showdown at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships today. Nova Scotia, which faces P.E.I.’s Shirley Berry (2-6) this afternoon, leads … Continue reading

PEI Men still in the hunt at Srs. (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — P.E.I.’s Mel Bernard rink from the host Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club remains in playoff contention at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships. Bernard snapped a two-game losing streak by outscoring Manitoba’s … Continue reading

Love on the rocks (Journal)

COLIN MACLEAN Special to The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE As his teammates were psyching themselves up last night for their curling match, George Mitchell was gathering his courage for another reason. The 53-year-old was about to ask his girlfriend of three … Continue reading

Canadian Firefighters begin play on Friday in Charlottetown

It’s all coming together for the 50th annual Canadian Firefighters national curling championship which will be played at the Charlottetown Curling Club March 27 to April 4. All the provincial teams have been declared and  are on their way to … Continue reading

Canada loses to Denmark at World Women’s

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, (CCA) — Canada’s Jennifer Jones still has some work to do in order to qualify for the playoffs at the Mount Titlis world women’s curling championship. Jones, third Cathy Overton-Clapham, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn Askin, who … Continue reading

UPEI rinks drop openers at University Ch’ships

The Adam Casey and Sarah Clow rinks from the University of Prince Edward Island lost their opening games at the CIS/CCA University Curling Championships in Montreal. Casey, playing with Anson Carmody, Nick van Ouwerkerk, and Jamie Danbrook lost 7-2 to … Continue reading

Casey, Clow begin play today at Univ. Ch’ships

Play gets underway today at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport/Canadian Curling Association Curling Championship, in Montreal from March 25 to 29.  UPEI has two teams at the event, with the men’s team opening against Nova Scotia’s St. Francis Xavier University, and the women’s … Continue reading

Canada loses to Swedes at World Women’s

GANGNEUNG, Korea (WCF)– Sweden’s Anette Norberg ended Canada’s unbeaten run at the 2009 Mount Titlis World Women’s Curling Championship, defeating defending champion skip Jennifer Jones by a 7-4 scoreline.  Sweden’s two-time champions have blown hot and cold this week, and … Continue reading

NS women maintain top Seniors spot (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Nova Scotia’s Colleen Pinkney will enter Day 5 of the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships in first place. But despite a 6-0 (won-lost) resumé, Pinkney doesn’t have a lot of room for error … Continue reading

Howard still in first (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — New Brunswick’s Russ Howard continues to maintain first place at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships by the slimmest of margins. Howard pulled out a 5-4 win over Alberta’s David Olsen (2-4) on … Continue reading

Jones rink get taste of home in victory over Norway at worlds (Canwest)

GANGNUENG, South Korea — It’s the support you get when you least expect it that means the most. Such was the case Monday at the Gangneung International Ice Rink for Jennifer Jones’s Canadian champs. Playing thousands of kilometres from their … Continue reading

Canada’s Jones thumps Scotland at Worlds

GANGNEUNG, Korea (WCF)– Italy’s Diana Gaspari scored four points in the eighth end to upend 2003 world champion Debbie McCormick 9-6 at the 2009 Mount Titlis World Women’s Curling Championship. The battle of winless teams saw Italy improve to 1-4 … Continue reading

Russ Howard enjoying the game as a senior, too (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Coming from the Tim Hortons Brier and “probably the best ice I’ve ever curled on,” Russ Howard is finding the ice at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club requires a certain amount … Continue reading

Pinkney atop women’s standings, Berry drops pair at Srs. (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Nova Scotia’s Colleen Pinkney is the only unbeaten women’s rink at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships. Pinkney, third stone Wendy Currie, second stone Karen Hennigar and lead Susan Creelman scored points in … Continue reading

NB’s Howard rink still getting used to each other (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Here’s a memo for the men’s field at the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships: New Brunswick can still play better, says skip Russ Howard. “We actually haven’t played 1,000 per cent,” said Howard … Continue reading

PEI men still unbeaten at Seniors (Journal)

JASON SIMMONDS The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Even P.E.I. skip Mel Bernard admits he’s a little surprised by his rink’s unbeaten start at the 2009 Canadian senior men’s curling championships. Bernard, third stone Blair Jay, second stone Douglas Simmons and … Continue reading

PEI women pick up first win at Cdn. Seniors (Journal)

1-2 record heading into today’s draws ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Shirley Berry and her Cornwall Curling Club team of Arleen Harris, Danielle Girard and Carol Sweetapple picked up the first win for the P.E.I. women at the … Continue reading

Bernard chasing Russ Howard for top spot at Cdn. Seniors (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — Mel Bernard and his Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club host team stole a point in the final end to defeat Eugene Hritzuk’s defending champion rink from Saskatchewan 6-5 Sunday night in the … Continue reading

Jones in 3-way World Women’s Lead Tie

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, March 22, 2009 (CCA)— Canada’s Jennifer Jones is part of a three-way tie for the lead after the opening weekend at the Mount Titlis world women’s curling championship. Jones’s Winnipeg team (third Cathy Overton-Clapham, second Jill Officer, … Continue reading

Kevin Martin wins his 3rd Canada Cup

(Photo: CCA/Michael Burns Photography) YORKTON SK, March 22…Edmonton’s Kevin Martin and his Saville Sports Centre team of third John Morris, second Marc Kennedy and lead Ben Hebert showed what kind of championship mettle they’re made of by taking the men’s … Continue reading

Seven teams undefeated at senior curling championships

JASON SIMMONDS – The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE — A total of seven teams — four men and three women — are undefeated after Day 1 of the 2009 Canadian senior curling championships at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club. … Continue reading

Canada beats China, Scotland 2-0 as World Women’s gets underway in Korea

GANGNEUNG, Korea (WCF) – Less than a week after winning her record-setting third consecutive World Junior Curling Championship title, 18-year-old Scotland phenom Eve Muirhead is in first place at her first-ever World Women’s Curling Championship. Muirhead led her newly-formed squad to … Continue reading

Larouche advances to rematch with Kleibrink in Canada Cup final

YORKTON, Sask….Marie-France Larouche of St-Romuald advanced to the women’s final of the Canada Cup by edging veteran Cheryl Bernard of Calgary, 7-6 in an extra end, in Saturday’s semi-final at the Farrell Agencies Arena in the Gallagher Centre. It all … Continue reading

It’s Ferbey vs Martin in men’s Canada Cup final

By Larry Wood Morning Cup Editor YORKTON, Sask…It’s Randy Ferbey vs. Kevin Martin, one more time, in the Canada Cup at the Gallagher Centre. This occasion is the men’s championship final, a fixture Ferbey has won three times and Martin … Continue reading

Bernard 2-0, Berry 0-2 at Seniors

Mel Bernard of the host Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club and defending champion Eugene Hritzuk of Saskatchewan are both 2-0 at the Canadian Seniors in Summerside. Bernard scored a single point in an extra end in a 7-6 win … Continue reading

World Women’s starts this afternoon in Korea. CurlTV/TSN have coverage.

GANGNEUNG, Korea (World Curling Federation)– 12 teams will compete for the Mount Titlis World Women’s Curling Championship 2009 as play begins on Saturday at the Gangneung International Indoor Ice Rink. The Mount Titlis Worlds, which run March 21-29, will feature … Continue reading

Islanders split Seniors openers against Ontario

The Mel Bernard rink of the host Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club stole three points in the ninth end on their way to a 9-6 victory over Ontario’s Bruce Delaney foursome to win their opening game at the Canadian Seniors in … Continue reading

Keeping things sliding along at the Cdn. Srs. (Journal)

ERIC MCCARTHY The Journal Pioneer SUMMERSIDE You’ll recognize them by their blue sweatshirts and gold vests. They are the 170 volunteers the host committee will be relying heavily on over the next week to make sure everything runs smoothly during … Continue reading

Kleibrink, Larouche top women’s Sections in Canada Cup

By Larry Wood Morning Cup Editor YORKTON, March 20…Quebec’s Marie-France Larouche and Calgary’s Shannon Kleibrink hung tough during final-round scuffling in Canada Cup women’s preliminaries at the Gallagher Centre on Friday night and qualified for this morning’s Page One-One playoff … Continue reading

Men’s Playoff schedule set at Canada Cup

By Larry Wood Morning Cup Editor YORKTON, March 20…Kevin Martin vs. Randy Ferbey? Or vice-versa? How original! Between the two of them, they’ve dominated all the previous Canada Cup finals and have won five of the six. Heading into this … Continue reading