(By Jean Mills) Rachel Homan won her first Canadian women’s curling championship on Sunday night, defeating Jennifer Jones of Manitoba in the final of the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston. It was the first … Continue reading
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Here is the draw for the Stick Curling competition at the 55+ Games, being played at the Cornwall Curling Club. The regular curling draw was posted earlier. 55 PLUS STICK CURLING DRAW CORNWALL CURLING CLUB Thursday, Feb. 28 9am Ice … Continue reading
The Tony Nabuurs rink, a combined team with members from the Charlottetown Curling Complex, and the Montague and Maple Leaf curling clubs, and the Jenny McLean foursome from Summerside’s Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club are the new O’Connor Glass/Curl … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones rebounded from a loss to Ontario on Saturday night to earn her spot in the Final of the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after defeating Team Canada’s Heather Nedohin 8-5 in the Semifinal on … Continue reading
The O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships wrap up today at the Montague Curling Club. The men’s semi-final is underway now, with the men’s and women’s finals at 3:30. Here are more photos from the event, courtesy of … Continue reading
Ontario’s Rachel Homan defeated Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones 8-5 in the 1-2 Page playoff game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Saturday night. Homan advanced to Sunday’s gold-medal game with the victory. Jones will play Team Canada’s Heather Nedohin in … Continue reading
The championship round is set at the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 18 Championships in Montague, with three men’s teams and two women’s rinks advancing. The men’s side will see Justin Campbell and his Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club … Continue reading
The PEI provincial curling championship season is still in full swing, with the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Under 18 championships wrapping up on Sunday, while the Curl PEI Provincial Mixed, and the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 16 championships get underway … Continue reading
[The Tim Hortons Brier starts a week from today in Edmonton] (By Terry Jones ,Edmonton Sun) EDMONTON – Eddie “Spuds” MacKenzie made his Brier debut in 1994 in Red Deer. “Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!” they chanted there that year. “Eddie Lukowich of Calgary … Continue reading
Team Canada captured its third gold medal in the past four world championships, beating Sweden’s Jalle Jungnell 4-3 on Saturday at the Ice Cube Curling Center in Sochi, Russia, in the final of the 2013 World Wheelchair Curling Championship. Tied … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) The playoff matchups are set after the last draw of 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts wrapped up on Friday night. Jennifer Jones of Manitoba will meet Rachel Homan of Ontario in the Page 1-2 playoff at 8 … Continue reading
P.E.I. eliminated from playoff contention (By Tim Gall) Kingtson, Ont. – Even had they managed to knock off the strong second-place Ontario squad Friday afternoon, the Suzanne Birt team representing Prince Edward Island would have missed the weekend playoff round … Continue reading
The Justin Campbell and Jenny McLean rinks from the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside remain undefeated, with 4-0 win-loss records at the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships, being played at the Montague Curling Club. … Continue reading
Here’s a few photos from the O’Connor Glass Under 18 Curling Championships banquet: … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Jennifer Jones locked up her trip to the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Page playoff 1-2 game against Ontario’s Rachel Homan on Friday afternoon with a win – her 100th win at the event – over New … Continue reading
PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink finished play at this year’s Scotties this afternoon, with a 5-6 win-loss record, not good enough to make the playoffs, after losing 10-2 to Ontario’s Rachel Homan rink in a game that went seven ends. For … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) On the last day of round robin play at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, all eyes were on playoff positions – especially the eyes of B.C.’s Kelly Scott and New Brunswick’s Andrea Crawford. A win for … Continue reading
PEI had an 8-4 win over Alberta this afternoon at the Scotties in Kingston, but, with their 5-6 record, and this afternoon’s win by BC over the Territories, they will not be in the playoffs. Suzanne Birt (CCA photo) … Continue reading
Only two entry deadlines remain for Curl PEI curling events in the 2013 curling season. February 25 is the deadline for the Advantage Communications/Curl PEI Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships, for teams of two male and two female curlers, with … Continue reading
Rachel O’Connor sent along photos from the opening ceremonies of the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships, yesterday at the Montague Curling Club. Click to view … Continue reading
Three draws are in the books after opening day play at the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 18 Curling Championships at the Montague Curling Club. The six U18 men’s teams are playing a single round robin, with the second and … Continue reading
There’ll be a delay in deciding the winner in the 16 team Open (men’s and mixed teams) Divison at the Ferguson Funeral Homes/Curl PEI Provincial Stick Curling Championship, as the host Western Community Curling Club in Alberton, along with the … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) After 13 draws at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Manitoba (7-0), Ontario (6-1), Canada (6-2) and Saskatchewan (5-3) hold the top four spots in the round robin standings. But the rest of the field – including … Continue reading
The Town of Cornwall is the host for the 2013 Vogue Optical Provincial 55+ Winter Games, which take place February 25 to March 2 in and around the Cornwall area. All Participants must be 55 years or older by December … Continue reading
Here is the 55+ Games Regular Curling Draw (Stick curling draw will follow later) . Curling will be held at the Cornwall Curling Club. Monday, Feb. 25 8:30am Ice 1 Vern Chowan vs Bryan Sutherland Ice 2 Paul Durant … Continue reading
PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink drops to a 4-5 win-loss record at the Scotties in Kingston, following a 9-6 loss to Nova Scotia’s Mary-Anne Arsenault rink this afternoon. Nova Scotia picked up a deuce in end 2 to lead 3-1, but … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) In the battle of the undefeated teams, it was Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones who hung on to her undefeated record, winning over Rachel Homan 9-7 on Thursday morning at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Homan and her … Continue reading
TSN has announced that this afternoon’s 3 pm featured game will be the Suzanne Birt (PEI) vs Mary-Anne Arsenault (NS) game. … Continue reading
P.E.I. foursome loses evening game to British Columbia (by Tim Gall) KINGSTON, ONT. —?The winning streak reached four for Prince Edward Island Wednesday afternoon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. However, the streak ended in the evening draw, as British … Continue reading
It came down to the last rock – a draw to the button for PEI’s Suzanne Birt against BC’s Kelly Scott, but the rock slid a bit too far, giving the 9-8 win to BC, tonight at the Scotties in … Continue reading
Click to watch this video from the Sunday Feb. 17 Global evening news. … Continue reading
It’s four women’s division championship titles in a row for the Ruth Stavert/Gloria Clarke duo from the Cornwall Curling Club at the Ferguson Funeral Homes/Curl PEI Provincial Stick Curling Championships, being played at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. … Continue reading
Due to the possibility of adverse weather conditions overnight, Thursday’s opening day draws at the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 18 Curling Ch’ships at the Montague Curling Club have been delayed to 12 noon, and 3:30 and 7 pm. … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club is hosting the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Provincial Under 18 (formerly the 17 and Under) Curling Championships, from February 21-24. The defending champions the Matthew MacLean rink from the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary, and the … Continue reading
PEI was tied up coming home with last rock against Kerry Galusha of Yukon/NWT this afternoon, and had an open hit for one. The rock almost rolled out, but hung on for the win. PEI is now tied with Sask. … Continue reading
TSN has now confirmed that PEI (Suzanne Birt) vs BC (Kelly Scott) will be the featured game tonight at 8 on TSN. Both teams have 3-3 records at the moment. PEI is currently up 5-4 after 7 in their game … Continue reading
There’ll be one less undefeated team after this afternoon’s game between Team Canada (Heather Nedohin) and Manitoba (Jennifer Jones). Both teams are at 6-0, as is Ontario’s Rachel Homan. Needless to say, it’s the featured game on TSN – start … Continue reading
(by Tim Gall) KINGSTON, ONT. — Prince Edward Island recorded its third straight victory, but had to work some overtime magic to get it Tuesday afternoon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts at the K-Rock Centre. Suzanne Birt and her … Continue reading
Three teams remain undefeated atop their respective pools after opening day at the Ferguson Funeral Homes / Curl PEI Provincial Stick Curling Championships, being played at the three sheet Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. The Montague Curling Club duo … Continue reading
PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink won a close one this afternoon over Quebe’s Allison Ross foursome, at the Scotties in Kingston. stealing two points in an extra end for an 8-6 win. PEI is now at 3-3, with Quebec at 2-3. … Continue reading
On Twitter, follow @amandabulgercur, also retweeted at @peicurling. for live updates. … Continue reading
Island foursome hands Saskatchewan first loss (by Tim Gall) KINGSTON, ONT. — Prince Edward Island scored its second straight victory Monday night at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts – and knocked Saskatchewan out of first place in the process. The … Continue reading
Will represent P.E.I. at nationals in their hometown (by Jason Simmonds) SUMMERSIDE – It was a good night for Summerside skips in the Credit Unions of P.E.I. provincial senior curling championships here at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club … Continue reading
The Credit Unions of P.E.I. provincial senior curling championships were held over the long weekend at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. The Rod MacDonald rink from Charlottetown Curllng Complex and Nola Murphy’s team earned the right … Continue reading
There will be a one hour delay in start of the Ferguson Funeral Homes / Curl PEI Stick Curling Championships, which start Tuesday morning at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. The first draw will now be at 10:00 … Continue reading
PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink was in top form in tonight’s game against Saskatchewan’s Jill Shumay foursome, winning 12-7 in nine ends to hand the western team their first loss and improve to 2-3. CCA Photo: Shelly Bradley The shot of … Continue reading
The Nola Murphy rink from the host Silver Fox Curling and Yacht in Summerside beat the defending champion Shirley Berry foursome from the Cornwall and Silver Fox clubs 7-5 tonight, while the Rod MacDonald team from the Charlottetown Curling Complex … Continue reading
Tonight’s TSN featured game between Saskatchewan and PEI is just getting underway. It’s being called a “must win” for PEI. … Continue reading
The finals go at 6 this evening at the Credit Unions of PEI/Curl PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. The men’s championship game will see Summerside native Rod MacDonald and his … Continue reading
The following PEI curling championship deadlines are being extended: Junior Mixed – new deadline Feb. 25, 2013. The Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships, for teams of two male and two female curlers, with both Under 21 and Under 16 divisions, … Continue reading
TSN has announced that tonight’s feature game on TSN and TSN Mobile TV will be the match between PEI (1-3) and Saskatchewan (4-0). Game time is 8:30 Atlantic. … Continue reading
The semi-final and final games at the Credit Unions of PEI/Curl PEI Provincial Senior Curling Championships at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside ARE going ahead, at 1 and 6 pm today. … Continue reading
The provincial curling championship season is in full swing, with three events this week – the semi-finals and finals of the Credit Unions of PEI/Curl PEI Seniors championships are planned for 1 and 6 pm today, weather permitting, the Ferguson … Continue reading
If the weather and road conditions permit, the semi-final and final games at the Credit Unions of PEI/Curl PEI Provincial Senior Curling Championships at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside are planned for 1 and 6 pm … Continue reading
The “Islander Day” age 12 & under FunSpiel scheduled for today, Monday, February 18, at the Charlottetown Curling Complex has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. … Continue reading
Both Suzanne Birt of Prince Edward Island and Stacie Devereaux of Newfoundland and Labrador came into the fifth draw of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts round robin still looking for a win. And both teams were also coming off … Continue reading
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, the annual Helen Robbins Memorial Under 18 Cashspiel, on Monday, Feb. 18 (Islander Day) at the Montague Curling Club has been cancelled. Helen Robbins, 1929-2009 … Continue reading
Don’t forget – follow @spuddoc and @amandabulgercur on Twitter for live tweets of PEI games (including tonight’s against Newfoundland and Labrador) from the Scotties. We are also retweeting them @peicurling. Also, follow #2013stoh, the official hashtag for the event. … Continue reading
Sunday evening’s semifinals postponed due to weather SUMMERSIDE – The Nola Murphy rink from the host Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club is off to the women’s championship game of the Credit Unions of P.E.I. provincial senior curling championships. Murphy … Continue reading
Capital Acquisition Grants The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund have created the Capital Acquisition Grants as a means to assist curling clubs within Atlantic Canada with capital projects, such as the repair, replacement, purchase or construction of a … Continue reading
PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink made an attempt to take out several Team Canada (Heather Nedohin) rocks in the final end of their game this afternoon at the Scotties in Kingston, but removed one only, coming out on the short end … Continue reading
Tonight’s men’s and women’s semi-finals at the Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside have been postponed until Monday. It is planned to hold both the semi-finals and the … Continue reading
Kingston, Ont. – In 1979, The Lassie, sponsored by Macdonald Tobacco, celebrated its last Canadian Women’s Curling Championship, hosted in Montreal. This ended a sponsorship that began in 1972 (the company had sponsored the Men’s Championship, the Brier, since 1927). … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) An experienced Nova Scotia team, featuring veterans Mary-Anne Arsenault, Kim Kelly and Colleen Jones – making her 21st appearance at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts –had their hands full in a 9-4 loss to rookie skip Allison … Continue reading
The Suzanne Birt rink dropped both its games on Saturday, opening day of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national women’s curling championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz Team Prince Edward Island skip Suzanne Birt yells instructions during curling action against Manitoba … Continue reading
Four women’s and three men’s teams remain in play at the Credit Unions of PEI/Curl PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, which wrap up on Monday at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. The Rod MacDonald rink, a … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) In her first game back at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts – this time wearing the maple leaf instead of Alberta blue and yellow – Heather Nedohin’s Team Canada quickly got a feel for the ice and … Continue reading
The 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is now underway in Kingston Ontario, and Twitter will give you the latest information. Amanda Bulger and Lori Robinson are both tweeting live from Kingston with the latest info on PEI’s progress. Follow them … Continue reading
Rod MacDonald and his Charlottetown/Silver Fox team of John Likely, Mark O’Rourke. and Peter MacDonald, who have won a combined total of 23 PEI Tankard men’s championships between them over the years, are still unbeaten, with a 3-0 win-loss record … Continue reading
(CCA) Eight curlers are through to the next rounds of the Ford Hot Shots competition at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, including last year’s winning skip, Heather Nedohin, who wears Team Canada colours this year. Nedohin, who scored 28 … Continue reading
The Montague Curling Club rink of Jennifer Scott, June Moyaert, Terri Thompson, and Fran McGowan, a reuniting of their rink who won the PEI women’s championship back in 1988, wasted no time in building up a big lead today in … Continue reading
The provincial curling championship season continues next week with two events – the Ferguson Funeral Homes/Curl PEI Stick championships run Tuesday through Thursday, while the O’Connor Glass/Curl PEI Under 18 championships start on Thursday and wrap up on Sunday. Stick … Continue reading
One men’s and two women’s draws were played on opening day of the Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships, at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, who are also hosting the national Seniors, March 16-24. … Continue reading
Defending champion Heather Nedohin will face pressure from the Jones Gang, not to mention the rest of Canada’s top female curlers, when the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens play on Saturday at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ont. (Photo … Continue reading
Here is the draw for the annual Helen Robbins Memorial Under 18 Cashspiel, Monday, Feb. 18 (Islander Day) at the Montague Curling Club: 10:00 am Ice 1 Owen Collier vs Tony Nabuurs Ice 2 Tyler Smith … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) Birt rink leaves today for Ontario to compete at Scotties Tournament of Hearts Suzanne Birt is looking to make history. The Charlottetown Curling Complex skip hopes to win Prince Edward Island’s first Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian … Continue reading
There are a few last-minute roster changes going into tomorrow’s Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Seniors Curling Championships at the Silver Fox: Donald Clarey rink: Matt Smith is replacing Doug MacGregor at second The June Moyaert rink is now the … Continue reading
Now is your chance to throw like the pros in the Ford Hot Shots competition at the Charlottetown Curling Complex this Saturday February 16th. The event is FREE and open to anyone, including junior curlers, members of other clubs, and … Continue reading
19th annual Ford Hot Shots competition ready to go Canada’s best curlers will show off their individual shot-making skills for the 19th straight year in the Ford Hot Shots skills competition at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kingston, Ont., … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) Crapaud — Eddie MacKenzie scored two in the 10th and stole one in an extra end to claim the Tankard provincial men’s curling championship 7-6 Tuesday. Jason Malloy photo The Eddie MacKenzie rink won the 2013 provincial … Continue reading
After 11 ends of closely contested curling, and a championhip round delayed for two days due to a weekend storm, it all came down to one shot. Eddie MacKenzie and his rink didn’t have the benefit of last rock advantage … Continue reading
Here is an album of photos from tonight’s PEI Tankard final (click a picture to view, and use arrow keys to view previous or next): Click to view … Continue reading
The last piece of the puzzle for the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by Monsanto, fell into place on Tuesday evening at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. In a Prince Edward Island Tankard final delayed two days by extreme weather … Continue reading
Lying two in the extra end without last rock, Eddie Mackenzie waited for Rod MacDonald to remove them both, but MacDonald got only one, giving MacKenzie a 7-6 win at the PEI Tankard final this evening in Crapaud. … Continue reading
Eddie MacKenzie took two in the 10th end to tie the PEI Tankard at 6-6 forcing an extra end … Continue reading
It’s all tied up after 8 ends of play at the PEI Tankard in Crapaud after a draw for a deuce by Eddie MacKenzie. … Continue reading
Rod MacDonald drew for a deuce in the 7th end to lead 4-2 after 7 ends over Eddie MacKenzie at the PEI Tankard … Continue reading
Close game so far at the Tankard in Crapaud with Rod MacDonald blanking the 5th end to have hammer into the 6th end vs Eddie MacKenzie. … Continue reading
Follow @SportsGuardian (retweeted on @peicurling) on twitter for PEI Tankard live tweets! … Continue reading
National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct a Level 2 Ice Technical Course at the new Grant-Harvey Centre, host of the Mixed Doubles and Senior World Championships, in Fredericton, NB from April 18 – 20, 2013. Curling Clubs: … Continue reading
The Credit Unions of PEI Provincial Senior Curling Championships, for curlers age 50 and over, are set for the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, which is also the site for this year’s nationals. At the request of … Continue reading
KFC Under 13 Championships – entry deadline extended to Wednesday KFC and Curl PEI are again sponsoring two events for the Under 13 age category – the boys and girls provincial championships, from March 7-10 at the Crapaud Community Curling … Continue reading
It’s down to two games at the PEI Tankard provincial men’s curling championship, which wraps up with the semi-final at 11 am and the final at 4 pm Tuesday at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. The Eddie MacKenzie rink beat … Continue reading
Defending champion Mike Gaudet and his rink broke a six-all tie with deuces in the last two ends to beat the Robert Campbell foursome 10-6, while Jamie Newson scored a deuce in the final end to get by Blair Weeks … Continue reading
The Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI natives Adam Casey at third and second stone Brett Gallant, announced today that Brett’s father, Peter Gallant of Stratford PEI, will be joining the team as coach, while Jamie Korab returns to the … Continue reading
The Town of Cornwall is the host for the 2013 Vogue Optical Provincial 55+ Winter Games, which take place February 25 to March 2 in and around the Cornwall area. All Participants must be 55 years or older by December … Continue reading
Schut, Fullerton earn honours at junior championships (by Tim Gall) For the ninth straight year, Prince Edward Island has won individual awards at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships. Jonathan Schut, lead for the Tyler Smith team, and … Continue reading
(by Tim Gall) Smiths meet in the final of mixed doubles tournament following play at national junior championships One had to win. One had to lose. That was the situation on Sunday when the Smith sisters from the Cornwall Club … Continue reading
(by Allen Cameron) Corryn Brown has ended a quarter-century of frustration for British Columbia at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships. Brown’s Kamloops team defeated Manitoba’s Shannon Birchard (Winnipeg) 6-3 on Sunday night at the … Continue reading
A cross-country day of provincial finals has nearly completed the field for the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier, which begins March 2 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. Seven finals were staged on Sunday to fill out a field that already included … Continue reading