The second of the three qualifying spots for Tuesday’s championship round at the Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship will be determined on Sunday at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. Unseeded Jamie Newson upset top seeded Adam … Continue reading
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The unseeded Jamie Newson rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex beat the top-seeded Adam Casey team from the Silver Fox and Charlottetown clubs by a 6-4 score this afternoon to win the A section of the modified triple knockout draw … Continue reading
(By Jonathan Brazeau) Brad Gushue is off to the Tim Hortons Brier following a 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series against Gary Wensman in the N.L. Tankard (Anil Mungal). Brad Gushue has captured his 12th provincial championship with a 3-0 … Continue reading
(Posted by: Jean Mills) Team Canada men rebounded from a morning loss to earn their first win at the 2015 Universiade in Granada, Spain. Jim Coleman calls the line as Daniel Grant and Chris Gallant sweep skip Matt Dunston’s rock … Continue reading
The Jamie Newson rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex, and the top-seeded Adam Casey foursome from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside and the Charlottetown Curling Complex, have advanced to the first of three section finals in … Continue reading
It will be Robert Campbell taking on top seed Adam Casey, and Jamie Newson facing West Prince native Tyler Harris in the 6:30 draw this evening at the Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship at the Western Community Curling … Continue reading
Due to weather and road conditions, today’s opening draws of the Curl PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship in O’Leary have been delayed further, to 2 and 6:30 PM. … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship gets underway today and wraps up by Tuesday afternoon, while the new Future Tankard junior developmental event goes Saturday and Sunday, with both events taking place at the Western Community Curling Club … Continue reading
(Posted by: Al Cameron) Team Canada has opened the women’s curling competition at the 2015 Winter Universiade in Granada, Spain, with a pair of of victories. Team Canada lead Jessica Armstrong delivers rock to sweepers Lynn Kreviazuk and Lauren Horton … Continue reading
Due to forecast weather and road conditions, Friday’s opening draws for the Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton are changed from 11am & 3:30pm to 1pm & 5:30pm, respectively. Other draws … Continue reading
“Morning Show on the Go! This week I hang out with some very cool hippies who are curling at the Silver Fox. – Pride in the Morning.” Link. … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) ALBERTON — This might be Adam Casey’s first time participating in the Curl P.E.I. Provincial Men’s Tankard curling championship, but the skip of the Tankard’s first seed is certainly not lacking in experience. © Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer … Continue reading
Here is the draw for the Glen Afton Golf Club Under 13/Under 14 Funspiel this Saturday, February 7 at the Cornwall Curling Club. 9 am 1ce 1: Gillian Barbrick vs Callie Wood Ice 2: Cruz Pineau vs Mitchell Schut Ice … Continue reading
(by Graham Lloyd) Suzanne Birt qualified for an eighth trip to the Canadian women’s curling championship with a victory over Kathy O’Rourke in the Prince Edward Island playdowns, contested Jan. 23-26 in Summerside. Suzanna Birt (CCA/Andrew Klaver Photo) The former … Continue reading
Curl PEI is pleased to announce that they have partnered with BellAliant Community One to bring live curling action from the Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship, which begins Friday morning at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton.. … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The 14 teams that will compete for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian Women’s Curling Championship have now been determined. Moncton’s Sylvie Robichaud claimed her second New Brunswick women’s championship on Sunday in Fredericton Junction, beating Fredericton’s … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The 12-country field for the 2015 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship is now complete. The United States clinched the final berth into the Ford Worlds, March 28-April 6 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, on Saturday in Blaine, … Continue reading
The Provincial Under 16 Curling Championships, with male and female divisions for curlers under the age of 16 years, takes place at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary from February 27 to March 1. Registration fee is $100 per … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron and PEICurling.com) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — The all-stars and other award winners at the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships were announced on Friday at the awards banquet at Memorial University’s Grenfell … Continue reading
Dozens of newcomers to our country had a chance to try the very Canadian sport of curling at the Cornwall Curling Club on three Sunday evenings in January. The ice was filled with curlers of all ages each evening, with … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron and PEICurling.com) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — The all-stars and other award winners at the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships were announced on Friday at the awards banquet at Memorial University’s Grenfell … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is hosting an Under 13 fun day on Monday February 16 (Islander Day) starting at 10:30. The cost is $40 per team. It will include two 4 end games plus a meal. For more info … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Tankard Provincial Men’s Curling Championship, and the new Future Tankard will both take place at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton from February 6-10, 2015. The winning team from the PEI Tankard will advance to the … Continue reading
The dates for the Maritime Masters Curling Championships have now been set. The event, for the top two men’s and top two women’s teams from the provincial Masters championships in all three Maritime provinces, will be held at the Highlander … Continue reading
Here’s a two minute video from Jason Simmonds of the Journal Pioneer, from the final game of the PEI Scotties on January 26. Click to view … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — Here’s the unofficial motto of the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships: No lead is safe. Manitoba third Robyn Njegovan watches her shot against New Brunswick on Wednesday. (Photo, Amanda Rumboldt) … Continue reading
PEI’s Tyler Smith rink lost in an extra end this afternoon in a tiebreaker game to nail down one of the final spots in the Canadian Juniors championship round. The game was against Northern Ontario, who gained the tiebreaker berth … Continue reading
The CCA website lists Kim Dolan as coach of the Suzanne Birt team at the upcoming national Scotties Tournament of Hearts February 14-22, 2015 in Moose Jaw, SK. Their regular coach, Peter Gallant, is not available during the event. They … Continue reading
The 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship wrapped up at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside on Monday, Jan. 26. The Suzanne Birt team defeated Kathy O’Rourke’s rink 10-4 in the deciding game to … Continue reading
Pick up today’s electronic or paper edition of the Journal Pioneer for a story on Susan McInnis at the Scotties. Here it is from the online edition. (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – It’s been a long nine-year wait for Susan … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — There was plenty of potential for PEI’s Tyler Smith to look back on his Tuesday at the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships as a disaster. P.E.I. skip Tyler Smith, left, … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — The relief on Tanner Horgan’s face was obvious late Tuesday afternoon at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. A day after a crushing defeat to the Yukon at the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian … Continue reading
Note: PEI women, skipped by Veronica Smith, have finished round robin play at 2-4, and will not advance to the playoff round, as the top three teams in each pool, plus two teams with the next best won-lost records, advance … Continue reading
Check out the Journal Pioneer paper or e-edition today for a FULL PAGE of coverage of the PEI Scotties! One more story, on lead stone Susan McInnis, will be in the Wednesday edition. … Continue reading
Here are photos of PEI players in the M and M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors in Cornerbrook, uploaded by Danielle Inglis, with photographer Amanda Rumboldt, and copyright the Canadian Curling Association. Click on thumbnail to enlarge and view captions. Use … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – It’s been a long nine-year wait for Susan McInnis. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Susan McInnis is the lead for the Suzanne Birt rink. The lead for the Suzanne Birt rink admits she can’t wait to … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Michelle McQuaid will realize a dream next month. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Michelle McQuaid, second stone with the Suzanne Birt rink, will compete in her first-ever Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian women’s curling championship next … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – A different approach this season proved beneficial for the Suzanne Birt rink. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Shelly Bradley plays third stone for the Suzanne Birt rink. The foursome from the Charlottetown Curling Complex, consisting of … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Summerside native completes triple-knockout format with only one loss SUMMERSIDE – Suzanne Birt jumped in front early, and didn’t relinquish control en route to winning another P.E.I. women’s curling championship. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Skip Suzanne Birt … Continue reading
Summerside native headed back to national Scotties SUMMERSIDE – The Suzanne Birt rink is the 2015 P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts champions. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Suzanne Birt won her eighth P.E.I. women’s curling title as a skip on Monday … Continue reading
The top three teams in Canada, and many of the sport’s most familiar names have qualified for what should be a memorable 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beginning Feb. 14 in Moose Jaw, Sask. Val Sweeting, Jennifer Jones and Rachel … Continue reading
The Suzanne Birt rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex beat their clubmates the Kathy O’Rourke team by a 10-4 score in eight ends this afternoon to win the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, sponsored by Kruger … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — Here’s how Karsten Sturmay is spending his week in Corner Brook, N.L. The 18-year-old University of Alberta student, who’s carrying a grade-point average “pretty near” to a perfect 4.0, is doing a unit … Continue reading
The Veronica Smith rink from the Cornwall Curling Club are now at an even 2-2 win-loss record at the M and M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors in Cornerbrook NL, after picking up a 7-3 win this evening over the Northwest … Continue reading
Rocque solid so far at 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors (by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — Kelsey Rocque’s bid to become the second skip — and first Canadian — ever to win back-to-back World Junior Women’s Curling Championships … Continue reading
Defending champion eliminated Sunday SUMMERSIDE – The P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts is down to two teams. Suzanne Birt and her Charlottetown Curling Complex rink will face Kathy O’Rourke in the championship round of the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts … Continue reading
The Suzanne Birt rink from the Charlottetown Curling Complex will have two chances on Monday to win the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Championship title in the two game championship series, at 1 and 6 pm. at the … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – There are still three rinks remaining in the 2015 Scotties provincial women’s curling championship. Kim Dolan staved off elimination in the 2015 Scotties provincial women’s curling championship at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside on … Continue reading
Three teams out of the original four team field still remain in contention at the PEI Scotties, taking place at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Last year’s champion, Kim Dolan, staved off elimination this morning by … Continue reading
The PEI Credit Unions Provincial Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, for curlers age 50 and over, will be held at the Montague Curling Club from February 20-24, 2015. The registration fee is $180/team plus $35 per player per season … Continue reading
Home team picks up crowd-pleasing win at 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors (By Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — When it comes to enthusiasm at the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, competitors will … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – There will be a championship round in the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship. Suzanne Birt stole the final four points – singles in the seventh and eighth ends and a deuce … Continue reading
(Posted by: Al Cameron) It had the makings of a disastrous day for Team Quebec second Lewis South. Quebec second Lewis South managed to play through a wardrobe malfunction on Saturday. (Photo, Amanda Rumboldt) His first delivery of the 2015 … Continue reading
The “B” final winner has been determined, and its down to three teams out of the four that began play Friday at the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Summerside. The Suzanne Birt rink doubled “A” final winner Kathy O’Rourke … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling Club is hosting the provincial women’s curling championship this weekend in Summerside, which includes the Future Scotties, a developmental event for female curlers. Amy Duncan, the executive director of Curl P.E.I., says the association wants to … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – Suzanne Birt and Kathy O’Rourke will meet for the second day in a row on Saturday afternoon. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Skip Kim Dolan makes a shot as her daughter and third stone Sinead Dolan … Continue reading
The 3 pm B final (game may be a few minutes late starting due to opening ceremonies) will feature the Kathy O’Rourke and Suzanne Birt rinks – the same teams as in yesterday’s “A” final at the PEI Scotties Tournament … Continue reading
Nunavut continues to take strides at M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors Posted by: Al Cameron At the relatively tender age of 15 in a field filled with late teens, Sadie Pinksen still has to be considered a veteran at the … Continue reading
The February Freeze junior cashspiel is set for the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside on Feb. 13, 14, and 15. Currently there are 10 junior men’s and and equal number of junior women’s teams signed up. There … Continue reading
First draws are at 10 NT (9:30 AT) on Saturday morning at the Corner Brook Civic Centre and the Corner Book Curling Club, as the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors return to Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – Kathy O’Rourke is the only undefeated rink after two draws at the 2015 P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts. O’Rourke defeated Suzanne Birt 11-9 in a battle of Summerside natives in the A section final of the four-team provincial … Continue reading
There were two very close games this evening at the PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Curling Championships at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. In the “A” section final of the four team modified triple … Continue reading
The 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship got underway at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside on Friday afternoon. Journal Pioneer sports editor Jason Simmonds was there to capture the following images. Click to … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – Two Summerside natives are off to a winning start in the four-team Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship. Suzanne Birt skipped her Charlottetown Curling Complex rink to a 9-5 victory over clubmate Kim Dolan in one … Continue reading
The PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Championship, and the Future Scotties developmental event for Junior (Under 21) women’s teams, both sponsored by Kruger Products, take place this weekend (January 23-26 2015) at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht … Continue reading
Here are two updates for the provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts/Future Scotties, which get underway Friday at 2 pm at the Silver Fox. There is now no admission charge. In the Future Scotties, the Kaleigh Mackay team is replaced with … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) CORNER BROOK, N.L. — One of the most talent-laden and experienced fields in the history of the event will open play Saturday in Corner Brook, N.L., in the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s … Continue reading
OTTAWA (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) – The Canadian student-athletes who will make up Canada’s men’s and women’s curling teams at the 27th Winter Universiade in Granada, Spain, have won at the CIS and junior levels, and are now ready to add … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) Team Canada will play its opening game at the 2015 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. (all times Atlantic) against either the U.S. or Brazil. The World Curling Federation has released … Continue reading
First draws are at 10 NT (9:30 AT) on Saturday morning at the Corner Brook Civic Centre and the Corner Book Curling Club, as the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors return to Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time … Continue reading
The Under 13 funspiel scheduled for Saturday February 7 at the Cornwall Curling Club has obtained a sponsor, and will now be known as the “Glen Afton Golf Course Under 13 Funspiel”. As well, the organizer has now added a … Continue reading
The Nova Scotia Curling Association has partnered with BellAliant Community One to bring live action from the NS Scotties Tournament of Hearts and NS Tankard to curling fans. Two games from every draw are being livestreamed exclusively on Community One. … Continue reading
The Provincial Stick Curling Championship, sponsored by the Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home, will be held at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary February 10-12, 2015. Entries have now closed. This event has two divisions – an open division for … Continue reading
UPEI will be hosting the 2015 Subway Atlantic University Sport Curling Championship from February 13-15, 2015 at the Montague Curling Club. Five men’s and an equal number of women’s teams are taking part. UPEI is sending one team – the women’s … Continue reading
The PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Championship, and the Future Scotties developmental event for Junior (Under 21) women’s teams, both sponsored by Kruger Products, take place this weekend (January 23-26 2015) at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht … Continue reading
The first order of the new Curl PEI jackets are in, and we’re sure you’ll agree that they look great! The jacket supplier is performance apparel manufacturer Fuzion by Kobe Sportswear. … Continue reading
Today is the final day for entries in the Provincial Stick Curling Championship, which will be held at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary February 10-12, 2015. Entries will be accepted until midnight. The registration fee is $60/team. Website: … Continue reading
(by Jeff MacKinnon) Crystal Webster wants to win a provincial curling title and she’s willing to give up last shot to do it. A perennial contender at the Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the 39-year-old Glencoe Club skip shook things … Continue reading
Curl PEI have announced that the Montague Curling Club will be hosting the Atlantic Under 18 Curling Championships from April 3-5. The men’s and women’s winners, along with the runners-up (as the host team) from the provincial U18 championships, March … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Rink is holding its second annual Fair Isle Ford Men’s Funspiel on January 23-25. $140/team entry fee guarantees three games. Mussels on Friday evening, and a barbecue Saturday evening. RSVP to [email protected] by January 21. Accommodations are … Continue reading
The Cornwall Curling Club is holding an Under 13 Funspiel on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, with boys, girls and mixed teams accepted. Entry fee is $60/team, and includes pizza and prizes. To enter, contact Brenda at [email protected] or (902) 566-2620. … Continue reading
The Mel Bernard rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside are the 2015 Curl PEI Provincial Masters men’s curling champions, sweeping all three sections of the modified triple knockout draw in the event, taking place at … Continue reading
The PEI Masters Men’s C final, rescheduled from 1 pm to 2 pm, is now expected to get underway a few minutes early, around 1:45.
The Mel Bernard rink from Summerside’s Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club could win the PEI Masters Men’s title in this afternoon’s 2 pm draw (note revised time from original schedule) at the Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships at … Continue reading
The annual “Pink Ladies” women’s funspiel takes place Feb. 27 and 28 at the Montague Curling Rink. $140 team entry includes three six-end games, finger food on Friday evening, continental breakfast Saturday morning, a pot luck dinner Saturday evening provided by the Montague … Continue reading
January 30-31, 2015 Friday evening draw and trivia with Mark Cameron Saturday afternoon draws MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Drinks, Munchies and Prizes!! Guaranteed TWO games minimum Draw times TBD $100 per team Sign up at the bar or register by: … Continue reading
At the request of all the remaining teams in the event, and with the agreement of Curl PEI and the Cornwall Curling Club, draw times for the Provincial Masters Curling Championships on Monday, January 19 have been changed from 9 … Continue reading
The Mel Bernard rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside have now won two of the three sections of the Men’s modified triple knockout round at the Provincial Masters Men’s Championship at the Cornwall Curling Club. … Continue reading
The Shirley Berry rink from the Cornwall and Charlottetown curling clubs are repeat Curl PEI Masters women’s champs, winning their first three games of their best of five championship against the Diane MacKay rink, taking the title with a 9-1 … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, continues Sunday at the Cornwall Curling Club, with draws at 9 AM, and 12:30 and 4 PM. The defending champion Shirley Berry rink from the host club … Continue reading
Here’s an album of pictures from the 12:30 PM draw today at the Provincial Masters Curling Championships, featuring a match between the two women’s rinks entered, skipped by Diane MacKay and Shirley Berry. Click on a thumbnail to enlarge, and … Continue reading
Registration is now open for the Vogue Optical 2015 age 55+ Winter Games being hosted by the City of Charlottetown, February 23-28, 2015. Curling and Stick Curling events will take place at the Charlottetown Curling Complex, with regular curling from … Continue reading
The Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, continue today at the Cornwall Curling Club, with draws at 9 AM, and 12:30 and 4 PM. Ten men’s teams and two women’s rinks are talking part, with the … Continue reading
Here is a gallery of photos from the first two draws (men’s) of the Provincial Masters Curling Championships at the Cornwall Curling Club. Click on a thumbnail to view full size. Use arrows to go ahead/back. … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, got underway Friday with two men’s draws. Four out of the ten men’s teams are still unbeaten after opening day action – one from the host Cornwall … Continue reading
The 10 team Provincial Masters Men’s Curling Championship, for curlers age 60 and over, gets underway today, with draws at 9 am and 1 pm at the Cornwall Curling Club. Play starts Saturday morning for the two team Master’s Women’s … Continue reading
The PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Championship, and the Future Scotties developmental event for Junior (Under 21) women’s teams, both sponsored by Kruger Products, take place January 23-26 2015 at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in … Continue reading
The three-person rink of skip Dave Kassner, along with Adam Kassner and Nick Oakley, scored an eight-ender on Sunday in the Commercial League at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Photo (L-R): Nick Oakley, Adam Kassner, David Kassner Their opponents had shot … Continue reading
The Curl PEI Provincial Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, take place from January 16-20 at the Cornwall Curling Club in the Cornwall Civic Centre. There is no admission charge for this event, and curling fans are … Continue reading
The 2015 Whitecap Junior Curling Camp will be held August 23 to 28 at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI. To register, please complete the following form Whitecap Registration Form 2015. For more information contact Helen Radford, Curl Atlantic (902) … Continue reading