Wendy’s U16 Junior Developmental League: 2nd last draw goes Saturday

The second last draw in the Wendy’s Under 16 Junior Developmental League goes this Saturday morning, Feb. 11, at the Cornwall Curling Club. This is the last draw before the Under 18 and Under 16 provincial playdowns. The final Saturday … Continue reading

Curler Brett Gallant among Senior Athlete Male Finalists for this evening’s Sport PEI Awards Night

Charlottetown, PE – February 8th, 2017 will be another special night in Island sport as Sport PEI prepares to host its 43rd annual awards night at Holland College’s Florence Simmons Performance Hall.  The evening will showcase the Island’s finest amateur … Continue reading

PEI Stick Ch’ship opening day photos

Here is a photo gallery from draws 3-5 at the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial Stick Curling Championship today at the Cornwall Curling Club. Click on a picture to enlarge, and use arrows or swipe right/left to go ahead/back. … Continue reading

Defending champs off to slow start at PEI Stick Ch’ships

The first day of play wrapped up Tuesday afternoon in the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home Provincial Stick Curling Championships at the Cornwall Curling Club, with the defending champion teams each having two opening day losses in this two player per … Continue reading

Storybook ending for Team Casey – team eyes Olympic pre-trials event in Summerside (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) TISDALE, Sask. – It was a storybook ending for the Adam Casey rink.  Seven Mile Bay native Adam Casey will appear in his sixth straight Tim Hortons Brier Canadian men’s curling championship in St. John’s, N.L., from … Continue reading

Ch’town Curling Complex hosting PEI Credit Unions Seniors (50+) Ch’ships, beginning Friday

The PEI Credit Unions Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, with men’s and women’s divisions for curlers 50 years of age and over, take place Friday February 10 to Monday February 13 at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Four men’s and four women’s … Continue reading

Subway AUS ch’ships start Thurs. in Truro. Sabrina Smith, Christopher Gallant skipping UPEI rinks

The 2017 Subway Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Curling Championships take place February 9-12 at the Truro Curling Club, with seven women’s and an equal number of men’s teams taking part. Team UPEI Men is skipped by Christopher Gallant, and includes Kyle … Continue reading

Provincial Stick Curling Ch’ships start Tues. in Cornwall

The PEI Stick Curling Championships, sponsored by Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home, for two-person teams with Open (any combination male/female) and Women’s divisions, is set for February 7-9 (mornings and afternoons) at the Cornwall Curling Club. 14 Open division and three … Continue reading

Two more qualifiers (Casey and Howard) set for Tim Hortons Brier (Curling Canada)

Adam Casey joined an elite club on Sunday by winning his first Saskatchewan men’s curling championship, while a familiar face remained in his own elite club by winning the Ontario men’s title. Casey’s team from the Highland Curling Club in … Continue reading

Casey off to Brier: Seven Mile Bay native skips winning rink in Sask. Tankard (Journal)

TISDALE, Sask. – Adam Casey is headed to the Tim Hortons Brier.   Adam Casey The Casey-skipped rink defeated defending-champion Steve Laycock 11-3 in the winner-take-all final of the Saskatchewan Tankard provincial men’s curling championship on Sunday afternoon. Casey, third … Continue reading

Field of Teams now complete for 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Curling Canada)

(by Al Cameron) In a field that had been somewhat lacking for former Canadian champions, a two-time winner was the 15th and final qualifier on Sunday for the 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Rachel Homan’s team from Ottawa — vice-skip … Continue reading

PEI’s Adam Casey wins the Saskatchewan Tankard to advance to the Brier

PEI’s Adam Casey drew for a deuce in the 8th end to defeat defending champion Steve Laycock 11-3 in the SaskTel Tankard final Sunday afternoon in Tisdale SK to advance to the Tim Hortons Brier, March 4-12 in St. John’s … Continue reading

Casey advances to Saskatchewan Tankard final (Journal)

TISDALE, Sask. – Adam Casey and his rink are one win away from advancing to the Tim Hortons Brier. Adam Casey  Casey, third stone Catlin Schneider, second stone Shaun Meachem and lead Dustin Kidby have advanced to the final game … Continue reading

PEI’s Adam Casey punches ticket to Sask. Tankard final. Awaits winner of semi between Laycock and Korte

PEI’s Adam Casey beat defending champion Steve Laycock 8-5 in the Page A vs B game Saturday evening to advance directly to Sunday’s 4:30 pm PEI time championship game at the SaskTel Tankard in Tisdale Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan teams in the provincial … Continue reading

PEI’s Adam Casey makes the Page A vs B playoff game at the Sask. Tankard

Seven Mile Bay native and Winsloe resident Adam Casey has made it to the Page playoff round at the Saskatchewan Tankard provincial men’s championship in Tisdale SK. The Casey rink, which includes third Catlin Schneider, second stone Shaun Meachem and lead … Continue reading

Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce holding St. Patrick’s Spiel on March 18

The Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick’s Spiel on March 18 at the Montague Curling Club. Entry fee is $160 per team. Contact the Chamber at [email protected] or (902) 838-3131 for more info and/or to register. … Continue reading

Casey (4-1) back on winning track at Saskatchewan Tankard (Journal)

TISDALE, Sask. – The Adam Casey-skipped rink got right back on the winning track in Friday night’s late draw at the Saskatchewan Tankard provincial men’s curling championship.  Adam Casey After suffering his first loss of the event – a 6-5 … Continue reading

Under 18 Ch’ship entries set. Winners to advance to inaugural Canadian Ch’ship

Entries have now closed for the Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships, being held at the Charlottetown Curling Complex from February 24-28, with seven girl’s and five boy’s teams entered. Last year’s winners were the Tyler Smith foursome from Crapaud, Charlottetown … Continue reading

Laycock pulls out extra-end win vs. Casey In A section final of Saskatchewan Tankard (Journal)

TISDALE, Sask. – The Adam Casey rink suffered its first loss in the Saskatchewan Tankard provincial men’s curling championship on Friday afternoon.   Adam Casey, a native of Seven Mile Bay and Winsloe resident, is skipping a rink in the … Continue reading

MacPhee and Mattatall guiding PEI and Nova Scotia at Scotties (Curling Canada)

(by Kyle Jahns) Prince Edward Island Robyn MacPhee returns to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the eighth time in her career, but 2017 marks the first time she will call the shots in the house at the women’s national … Continue reading

Cornwall hosting 3rd annual Glen Afton Golf U13 Funspiel

The third annual Glen Afton Golf Club Under 13 Junior Funspiel, open to all kids age 6-12, takes place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cornwall Curling Club. Entry fee is $40 per team, with three four-end games (if time permits). … Continue reading

PEI’s Adam Casey 3-0 at Sask. Tankard, plays Steve Laycock today in “A” Final (Curl Sask)

Thursday night provided nothing but great shot making and tight matches to decide who would battle it out Friday afternoon for that first qualifying spot in this years SaskTel Tankard Men’s Provincial. The first semi-final saw defending provincial champion Steve … Continue reading

Earning respect: Ramsay rink posts respectable showing in Alberta Scotties (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) CALGARY – The Geri-Lynn Ramsay-skipped rink made a huge statement last week. Summerside native Geri-Lynn Ramsay in action at the 2017 Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship in St. Albert last week. ©Cole Beattie Photo The team … Continue reading

Adam Casey off to 2-0 start at Sask. Tankard (Journal)

TISDALE, Sask. – The Adam Casey rink will take a 2-0 (won-lost) record into Thursday night’s late draw at the Saskatchewan Tankard provincial men’s curling championship.   Adam Casey intently follows a shot. ©TC Media photo by Jason Simmonds   … Continue reading

PEI (2 person) Stick Curling Ch’ships start Tues. in Cornwall

The PEI Stick Curling Championships, sponsored by Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home, for two-person teams with Open (any combination male/female) and Women’s divisions, is set for February 7-9 (mornings and afternoons) at the Cornwall Curling Club. 14 Open division and three … Continue reading

Charlottetown hosting annual Alpine Funspiel

The Annual Alpine Fun Curling Bonspiel takes place March 3rd and 4th at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Entry is limited to the 1st 24 teams that sign up. Three 6 End Games. Earliest draw is 5:30 pm Friday. Complimentary Moosehead beverage, … Continue reading

Adam Casey begins road to Brier on Wednesday night (Journal)

Seven Mile Bay native skipping rink in Saskatchewan Tankard (by Jason Simmonds) TISDALE, Sask. – Adam Casey’s quest for a return trip to the Tim Hortons Brier begins Wednesday night. Adam Casey, a native of Seven Mile Bay and Winsloe … Continue reading

February entry deadline reminders for Curl PEI ch’ship events, and for 55+ Games

Curlers are reminded of the following entry deadlines this month for provincial events. All entries, except for the 55+ Games, must be made online at PEICurling.com. U18  (Entries due Feb. 3) The Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships, originally scheduled for … Continue reading

NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills course offered for free Feb. 6-7

Attention coaches: The “Fundamental Movement Skills” National Coaching Certification Program course is being offered for free on Feb. 6th and 7th. The  two sessions are from 5:30pm – 9:30pm.  To receive the training, you must attend both nights. Click for course … Continue reading

MacFadyen still the champ – big 7th end allows Silver Fox rink to keep Masters curling title (Journal)

(by Eric McCarthy) O’LEARY – A hit and stick for four brought the 2017 P.E.I. Men’s Masters Curling Championship to a speedy conclusion Monday morning at the Maple Leaf Curling Club here. Champion skip, Ted MacFadyen. Eric McCarthy/TC Media Ted … Continue reading

Ted MacFadyen rink repeats as PEI Masters Men’s Champs

The Ted MacFadyen rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex had two opportunities today to repeat as PEI Masters (age 60+) Men’s Champs, and, thanks to a tie-breaking four-ender in the seventh, they did it on the … Continue reading

Wendy’s U16 Developmental League continues this Saturday morning at Cornwall

The Wendy’s Under 16 Developmental League continues this Saturday morning at the Cornwall Curling Club, with 10 teams from 3 clubs taking part. There are only two draws left after this – on Feb. 11 and March 18. Here is … Continue reading

Fields for 2017 Scotties, Tim Hortons Brier taking shape (Curling Canada)

Brad Gushue’s dream of playing in a hometown Tim Hortons Brier will come true on March 4, while the field for the 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is nearly complete. Brad Gushue and his team will be overwhelming hometown favourites … Continue reading

Curling 101 at the Silver Fox draws over 160 kids, parents/guardians

Over 160 kids, parents, and guardians took to the ice at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside today to try curling. Curl PEI is conducting Curling Canada “Rocks and Rings” in-school curling programs at many Island schools. … Continue reading

Ted MacFadyen rink wins both B and C finals at PEI Masters, will have two chances to repeat as champion on Monday

Photo by Craig Mackie: Ted MacFadyen The defending Ted MacFadyen rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside has now won both the B and C sections at the PEI Master Men’s Curling Championship, for curlers … Continue reading

Brothers rink, with PEI native Erin Carmody, falls to Mattatal at NS Scotties, Jones out in Manitoba

Many of the provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts women’s championships are wrapping up today. In the Nova Scotia final, the Mary Mattatal rink stole 5 points in the 7th end to defeat another Halifax rink, skipped by Jill Brother, with … Continue reading

Defending champion Ted MacFadyen wins PEI Masters B section

Four teams out of the original seven entered in the PEI Masters (age 60+)  Men’s Curling Championship are still in contention at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, and will play in the “C” semi-finals at 10 am Sunday, … Continue reading

PEI native Geri-Lynn Ramsay bows out of Alberta Scotties in the Page 3 vs 4 game

Summerside PEI native Geri-Lynn Ramsay and her team from the North Hill Curling Club in Calgary made it to the playoffs at the Alberta Scotties, but lost out in the Page 3 vs 4 game to Casey Scheidegger by an 8-5 … Continue reading

Gushue, with PEI native Gallant, to represent Newfoundland/Labrador in hometown Brier (Grand Slam)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) Brad Gushue will compete for the Tim Hortons Brier in his hometown of St. John’s, N.L. Photo: Gushue and Gallant Gushue captured his 14th career men’s provincial championship defeating Adam Boland 6-2 in Saturday’s final. (Instagram) The … Continue reading

Hope wins PEI Masters Men’s A section, but does not advance to B final

There will be separate winners of the A and B sections of the modified triple knockout PEI Masters Men’s championship at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. The Bill Hope rink from Charlottetown and Cornwall beat the defending champion … Continue reading

Final photo gallery of Team PEI at the Juniors

Here is another photo gallery of Team PEI at the Canadian Juniors. Photos by Curling Canada – Al Cameron and Bob Vanderford. Click on a picture to enlarge, and use arrows or swipe touchscreen to view other pictures. … Continue reading

Brooks Roche wins Joan Mead Legacy Award/Scholarship, Pat Quilty wins Asham Nat. Coaching award at Juniors (Curling Canada/Curl PEI)

VICTORIA — The all-stars and other award winners at the 2017 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples, were announced on Friday at the awards banquet at the Songhees Wellness Centre.  Photo (Left): Coaching Mentor Bill … Continue reading

Team Ramsay advances to sudden death C qualifier at Alberta Scotties

Summerside native Geri-Lynn Ramsay’s chance to make the championship round at the Alberta Scotties comes down to one game – a C qualifier, against the Holly Baird rink, at 4 pm Atlantic this afternoon. If Ramsay wins, she’s in the … Continue reading

PEI Masters Curling: undefeated Hope and MacFadyen to square off Sat. morning (Journal)

(by Eric McCarthy) O’LEARY – The defending champion Ted MacFadyen rink will meet the Bill Hope foursome Saturday morning in the “A” final of the 2017 P.E.I. Men’s Masters Curling Championship. Skip Bill Hope watches his throw on one ice … Continue reading

Ramsay faces Alberta Scotties elimination Friday night (Journal)

ST. ALBERT, Alta. – The Geri-Lynn Ramsay-skipped rink now has no more room for error at the 2017 Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship. After getting off to a 3-0 (won-lost) start, Ramsay, a Summerside native, dropped back-to-back close decisions … Continue reading

Northern Ont. beats Lenentine to advance to Juniors playoffs, Smith ends men’s play with a win (Curling Canada)

 @TeamLenentine (Twitter): Our last game didn’t end the way we would’ve liked but we couldn’t be more proud of the way we represented our province  @TeamSmith (Twitter): 5-4 win over Ontario this morning to finish on a high note and … Continue reading

Bill Hope and Ted MacFadyen rinks advance to “A” final at Prov. Masters men’s ch’ship

The Bill Hope rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex and the Cornwall Curling Club, and the defending champion Ted MacFadyen team from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex are both undefeated after opening day play at the men’s … Continue reading

Masters (60+) Men’s Ch’ship starts this morning in O’Leary

The PEI Masters Curling Championships, with Men’s and Women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and over, take place from Jan. 27-30 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Defending champs are the Sandy Hope women’s rink from the Cornwall … Continue reading

Ramsay suffers first loss – to Kleibrink in extra end at AB Scotties (Journal)

ST. ALBERT, Alta. – The Geri-Lynn Ramsay-skipped rink suffered its first loss in heartbreaking fashion at the 2017 Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship. Ramsay (photo from Team Ramsay website teamramsay.weebly.com) The Shannon Kleibrink foursome defeated Ramsay 8-7 in an extra … Continue reading

Smith and Lenentine both suffer losses at Juniors, Ont. women advance to gold medal game (Curling Canada)

It will be nearly three days before Hailey Armstrong’s Ontario team plays for a Canadian junior women’s championship. Team Ontario had a group hug after Thursday’s win that clinched a berth in Sunday’s gold-medal game.(Photo, Curling Canada/Al Cameron) Between now … Continue reading

Lenentine loses to leader Ontario in extra end in Juniors ch’ship round (Curling Canada)

Earlier this week, Camille Boisvert got a big-picture perspective of her trip to Victoria  2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples. Team Quebec took a seaplane tour of the Victoria area earlier this week. (Photo, courtesy Camille Boisvert) … Continue reading

Ramsay now 3-0 in Alberta Scotties, plays in A section final Thurs. night (Journal)

ST. ALBERT, Alta. – The Geri-Lynn Ramsay-skipped rink is undefeated at the 2017 Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship. Geri-Lynn Ramsay in action at the 2014 Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena in Summerside on Wednesday morning. ©Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer The … Continue reading

Mardi Gras Funspiel set for Summerside

Sponsored by NAPA Provincial Auto Parts, the Summerside Rotary Club’s annual Mardi Gras curling funspiel is almost here. This important fundraising event will be held on March 2-4 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, with proceeds going to … Continue reading

PEI Men drop Junior ch’ship round opener to Nova Scotia (Curling Canada)

Matthew Manuel and his Nova Scotia team arrived in Victoria last Thursday on a mission. Nova Scotia skip Matthew Manuel says the best is yet to come for his team at the 2017 Canadian Juniors. (Photo, Curling Canada/Bob Vanderford) Manuel, … Continue reading

Curl PEI holding Club Coach Youth workshop in O’Leary on Feb. 12

Curl PEI has just scheduled a Club Coach Youth course to be held in at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary from 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday, February 12. Cost: $75 per participant. Coaches who take this one … Continue reading

Adult Getting Started League at Cornwall this week. Last week for new signups!

The adult Getting Started League, which rotates weekly between the Charlottetown and Cornwall clubs is in Cornwall this Thursday night, from 8:30-10pm.  It is still not too late to join. If you are interested, please be at the club before 8:30. … Continue reading

Summerside native Geri-Lynn Ramsay wins Alberta Scotties openers (Journal)

ST. ALBERT, Alta. – Summerside native Geri-Lynn Ramsay and her rink won their opening game at the 2017 Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship on Wednesday. Geri-Lynn Ramsay in action at the 2014 Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena in Summerside. … Continue reading

Lenentine opens Juniors championship round with win against BC (Curling Canada)

It’s playoff time for the PEI rinks at the Canadian Juniors in Victoria BC. Photo: Lauren Lenentine In women’s championship round play Wednesday, Ontario’s Hailey Armstrong (7-0; Kitchener) remained perfect with a 5-3 win over Nova Scotia’s Kristin Clarke (3-4; … Continue reading

Levels 1 and 2 Ice Tech courses offered in Fredericton NB in March and April

NBCA’s Head Ice Technician, Chris Tapley, will be offering both a Level 1 and a Level 2 Ice Tech course at Willie O’Ree Place in Fredericton NB. Level 1:  March 10, 11 & 12 (during installation for the Canadian Seniors) … Continue reading

Geri-Lynn Ramsay excited to skip in Alberta women’s curling championship (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – It’s a big week for Geri-Lynn Ramsay.   The Summerside native will be skipping one of 12 teams in the Alberta Scotties provincial women’s curling championship beginning Wednesday in St. Albert, just outside of … Continue reading

PEI’s Smith and Lenentine both advance to the ch’ship round at the Juniors (Curling Canada)

When Kristin Clarke and her Nova Scotia team gave up four points in the sixth end to Manitoba’s Laura Burtnyk on Tuesday night, she was in the very odd position of considering that outcome extremely favourable. Team Nova Scotia kept … Continue reading

PEI Masters Men’s Curling Ch’ship starts Friday in O’Leary, Sandy Hope rink will be PEI’s Masters women’s representativess

The PEI Masters Curling Championships, with Men’s and Women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and over, take place from Jan. 27-30 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. Defending champs are the Sandy Hope women’s rink from the Cornwall … Continue reading

PEI’s Smith (4-2) through to ch’ship round, Lenentine (3-3) looking at tiebreakers at the Juniors (Curling Canada)

When JT Ryan needs some strategy advice, suffice it to say he’s got some pretty decent options. His dad, Jeff, is a world curling champion, having thrown third rocks for Kerry Burtnyk’s 1995 Manitoba team. His uncle, Pat, is a … Continue reading

Photos of PEI teams at the Canadian Juniors

From the Curling Canada Facebook page, here are some photos of teams Lenentine and Smith at the Canadian Juniors. Click on a photo to enlarge, use arrows or swipe on touchscreen to go ahead/back. Photos by Al Cameron and Bob … Continue reading

Cross Roads FD wins PEI Firefighters Ch’ship

The Jerry Hughes rink from the Cross Roads Fire Department defeated the Alan Brown team from Charlottetown Station One Fire Department to capture the PEI. Firefighters Curling Championship held over the weekend at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. The rink includes, … Continue reading

Smith knocks off Alberta to go to 4-1, Lenentine topples NL to improve to 2-3 at the Juniors (Curling Canada)

Officially, Samantha Crook’s New Brunswick team at the 2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples, has four players — all female. New Brunswick skip Samantha Crook, right, watches as sweepers Kayla Russell, left, and Danielle Hubbard go to … Continue reading

Eight rinks to participate in PEI Credit Unions Seniors Ch’ships, Feb. 10-13

Entries have now closed for the PEI Credit Unions Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, with men’s and women’s divisions for curlers 50 years of age and over, which take place February 10-13 at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Four men’s and four … Continue reading

Wendy’s U16 Developmental League Resumes this Saturday Morning

After a few weeks off, including this past weekend when most of the teams took part in the Future Scotties/Tankard, the Wendy’s Under 16 Developmental Curling League picks up again this Saturday morning at the Cornwall Curling Club. Here are … Continue reading

Sandra Schmirler Day is Feb. 19. Montague Curling Club wins gold in Curling Club Challenge

Since 2003, well over a hundred curling clubs from every province and the territories have donated or raised funds in support of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. Monies raised have funded the purchase of life-saving equipment for NICUs in 45 different … Continue reading

Online registration now available for CCE Summer Camps

Online registration is now open for Summer Camps at the NBCA Training Centre – the Centre for Curling Excellence (CCE) at Curl Moncton.  These camps are open to Island teams and players. Visit ccetraining.ca for the latest info, or to register. JULY … Continue reading

Video clips now added to Journal online stories on Scotties and Tankard

Game action video clips of the final shots of the Scotties and Tankard on Sunday have now been added to the Journal Pioneer stories: Mission accomplished for MacPhee rink and  MacKenzie wins Tankard   Click the headlines to view the … Continue reading

Special victory for member of MacKenzie rink — Nabuurs headed to first Brier (Journal)

  (by Jason Simmonds)    SUMMERSIDE – It was a special day for Matt Nabuurs. The 25-year-old won his first Tankard provincial men’s curling championship on Sunday afternoon. Nabuurs will now compete in his first Tim Hortons Brier Canadian championship … Continue reading

MacKenzie wins Tankard (Journal)

  (by Jason Simmonds)  SUMMERSIDE – The Eddie MacKenzie rink took the long road to the Tankard provincial men’s curling championship.   Skip Eddie MacKenzie follows his shot during Sunday’s winner-take-all final in the Tankard provincial men’s curling championship in … Continue reading

MacPhee team members credit strong chemistry as a key to success (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds)   SUMMERSIDE – It was a successful first year together for the Robyn MacPhee rink.     Sarah Fullerton focuses on her shot during action in the Scotties provincial women’s curling championship at the Silver Fox Curling … Continue reading

Mission Accomplished for MacPhee Rink (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – It was mission accomplished for the Robyn MacPhee rink on Sunday.  The Al Ledgerwood-coached squad from the Charlottetown Curling Complex won the Scotties provincial women’s curling championship.   Skip Robyn MacPhee yells instructions to her … Continue reading

PEI Men (3-1) pick up 2 wins at the Juniors, PEI Women at 1-3 (Curling Canada)

Team Smith: “Strong couple of wins today against Northwest Territories and Newfoundland to move to 3-1! Battling Alberta tomorrow at 6:30PST.” Team Lenentine: “Two tough games today against Alberta and Manitoba. Looking to regroup tomorrow at 6:30 PT VS Newfoundland” … Continue reading

Smith steals six in lopsided win over NWT, Lenentine loses to Alberta at Juniors (Curling Canada)

VICTORIA — All told, it was a terrific Saturday night in Victoria for Colton Goller and his Alberta team at the 2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples. Alberta lead Nicholas Rabl, right, bumps fists with skip Colton … Continue reading

PEI Scotties and Tankard: Ch’ship day photos from Emily Gray Photography

Courtesy of Emily Gray, here is our last set of photos from the PEI Tankard and Scotties, which wrapped up today at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. Click on a photo to enlarge, and use … Continue reading

Tankard winner and runner-up photos and updated lineup for MacKenzie rink

From the PEI Tankard closing ceremonies, here is a photo of the winning Eddie MacKenzie rink: Photo (L-R): Al Ledgerwood (coach), Robbie Doherty (lead), Matthew Nabuurs (second), Sean Ledgerwood (third), Eddie MacKenzie (skip) Please note that the team lineup has … Continue reading

Eddie MacKenzie rink wins Tankard PEI Men’s Championship (updated with current MacKenzie roster)

The Eddie MacKenzie rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex beat their clubmates, the Phil Gorveatt foursome, by an 8-2 score this afternoon to win the Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship, held at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex … Continue reading

Photos of PEI Scotties winning and runner-up teams

Here is the Robyn MacPhee rink, who won the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Women’s Curling Championship, with a 7-5 win over the Veronica Smith team in this morning’s final at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside, … Continue reading

MacPhee wins P.E.I. Scotties, MacKenzie forces championship game in Tankard (Journal)

by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Robyn MacPhee rink is headed to the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Robyn MacPhee. © Jason Simmonds/TC Media  MacPhee, third stone Sarah Fullerton, second stone Meaghan Hughes and lead Michelle McQuaid stole single points … Continue reading

Robyn MacPhee rink wins PEI Scotties, MacKenzie forces sudden death Tankard final at 3:30

Two very close championship round matches took place this morning at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, with one championship decided, and one going to an extra match. The Robyn MacPhee rink have won the provincial Scotties Tournament … Continue reading

Tankard, Scotties wrap up today with draws at 10 and, if needed, 3:30. Final Futures draw at 1

It’s down to the championship round for the Tankard Men’s Provincial Curling Championship, and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s championship, and to the final draw in the three-game partial round robin for the Future Scotties/Tankard under 21 developmental … Continue reading

PEI rinks 1-1 at the Canadian Juniors (Curling Canada)

VICTORIA — A year removed from a silver medal at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships, Tanner Horgan arrived in Victoria with not just a Northern Ontario moose emblem on his back. If you look closely, you might also see a … Continue reading

Smith beats MacPhee to stay alive at Scotties, Gorveatt to face MacKenzie to decide Tankard (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Veronica Smith rink stayed alive at the Scotties provincial women’s curling championship on Saturday evening.   Skip Veronica Smith releases a shot while lead Aleya Quilty, left, and second stone Whitney Young handle the … Continue reading

PEI’s young Lenentine team upsets world champs to open 2017 Canadian Juniors. Tyler Smith rink picks up opening win, too

VICTORIA (Curling Canada) — Normally, after a win like the one Prince Edward Island’s young skip Lauren Lenentine put together Saturday to open the 2017 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, presented by Ambrosia Apples, she might be looking … Continue reading

More Scotties and Tankard photos from Emily Gray photography

Here are more photos from the Scotties and Tankard, courtesy of Emily Gray Photography.  Click on a photo to enlarge, and use arrows or swipe on touch screen to go ahead and back. Photos copyright 2017, Emily Gray … Continue reading

Scotties’ field down to MacPhee, Smith. Gorveatt meets Campbell in Tankard C final at 6 pm (TC Media)

SUMMERSIDE – Veronica Smith and Robyn MacPhee will decide the Scotties provincial women’s curling championship.  Veronica Smith of the Charlottetown Curling Complex will face clubmate Robyn MacPhee in the C section final of the Scotties provincial women’s curling championship at … Continue reading

Crunch time at provincial men’s and women’s curling championships (TC Media)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – It’s getting down to crunch time at the provincial men’s and women’s curling championships.  Phil Gorveatt and his rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex won the B section final at the Tankard provincial men’s curling … Continue reading

MacPhee wins squeaker to take control at the Scotties, Gorveatt captures Tankard B section, Pineau wins Future opener

It was an exciting evening at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, with the “B” finals in both the Scotties provincial women’s championship, and the Tankard men’s, plus the opening game in the Future Scotties and Tankard developmental … Continue reading

Competition Development (Coaching) Modules

Here are some upcoming Competition Development (Coaching) modules offered around the Maritimes.  These Modules are being offered in PEI: Manage a Sport Program January 31, 2017 Sport PEI $30 Registration Performance Planning May 5 & 6, 2017 Sport PEI $100 … Continue reading

Youth Curling Continues to Grow Across Canada (Curling Canada)

When the 2023 Canada Winter Games get underway in Prince Edward Island, Mixed Doubles curling will be one of the new events on the schedule, and that’s good news for young Canadian curlers. Team Canada celebrates its 2016 Youth Olympics … Continue reading

UPEI teams skipped by Christopher Gallant and Sabrina Smith to compete in AUS Curling Ch’ships

The 2017 Subway Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Curling Championships take place February 9-12 at the Truro Curling Club, with seven women’s and an equal number of men’s teams taking part. Team UPEI Men is skipped by Christopher Gallant, and includes Kyle … Continue reading

Tyler Smith-skipped rink ready for Canadian juniors, Lenentine leads Island squad to its 1st national jr ch’ship (Guardian)

(by Jason Malloy) Smith HUNTER RIVER, P.E.I. – Tyler Smith has been to four national championships, but not with the foursome he will be competing with at this week’s junior competition.  The 18-year-old skip from the Hunter River area and … Continue reading

Two undefeated rinks at provincial Scotties, Tankard championships (Journal)

(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – The Eddie MacKenzie and Robyn MacPhee rinks from the Charlottetown Curling Complex (CCC) have taken the first step at the Tankard and Scotties provincial men’s and women’s curling championships. Lead Robbie Doherty and second stone … Continue reading