Room for 7 more teams at the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel this weekend in Montague!

Join us for the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel January 17-19, 2020 at the Montague Curling Club! $160.00/team of 4 Includes 3 guaranteed games, meal ticket, drink ticket, party admission & much more! Age 16+ to play. Contact Larry … Continue reading

Birt rink wins P.E.I. Scotties (Guardian)

The Suzanne Birt-skipped rink invested the time to be ready for this year’s P.E.I. Scotties Tournament of Hearts and it paid off on Sunday. The Suzanne Birt rink from the host Montague Curling Rink won the P.E.I. Scotties Tournment of … Continue reading

Islanders come home to win Tankard (Guardian)

Morgan Currie and Ian MacAulay are P.E.I. Tankard champs. The Island-born Ontario residents were part of the winning Bryan Cochrane rink that ran the table at the modified triple-knockout championship at the Montague Curling Rink. The Bryan Cochrane rink won … Continue reading

Five-ender seals eleventh PEI Scotties title for Suzanne Birt

The Suzanne Birt rink, playing out of the host Montague Curling Rink this season, scored five points in the sixth end and stole a single in the seventh to defeat the Veronica Smith team from the Summerside Silver Fox club … Continue reading

PEI Curling Ch’ships: entry deadlines for the rest of January

Curlers are reminded of the following Curl PEI provincial championship entry deadlines for the remainder of January. All entries must be made online at PEICurling.com. PEI FERGUSON-LOGAN MONTAGUE STICK CURLING CH’SHIPS Location: Maple Leaf CC Date: February 4-6, 2020 Entry … Continue reading

Bryan Cochrane rink sweeps Tankard PEI Men’s Ch’ship. Suzanne Birt team one win away from Scotties repeat

The Bryan Cochrane rink from the Cornwall Curling Club made it a complete sweep Saturday evening at the Montague Curling Rink, winning the “C” final of the modified triple knockout draw by a 7-4 score over the Philip Gorveatt team … Continue reading

Cochrane one win away from PEI Tankard, Birt and Smith square off again, in Scotties “C” final

There are three games left in the schedule for the PEI Tankard at the Montague Curling Rink, but a win in any one of them — the 7 pm “C” final, or the 9 am or 2 pm Sunday championship … Continue reading

Sunday Pepsi U16 Dev’t League at Cornwall postponed due to forecast weather conditions

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for Sunday January 12th, the Cornwall Curling Club has decided to postpone Sunday’s Pepsi Junior Development League until January 25, directly following the 10 am draw that is already scheduled for that day. As … Continue reading

Clarke/Stavert win inaugural Cornwall Cup Stick Tournament

The team of Gloria Clarke and Ruth Stavert beat the duo of Paul Arsenault and Roddie MacLean to win the 1st annual Cornwall Cup Stick Curling Tournament, which wrapped up Saturday at the Cornwall Curling Club. Eight teams of the … Continue reading

Annual Mardi Gras Funspiel goes Feb. 27-29 at the Silver Fox

Registration is now open for the annual Mardi Gras Funspiel, sponsored by Provincial Auto Parts and the Summerside Rotary Club, which takes place Thursday February 27 to Saturday February 29 at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside. To register, … Continue reading

Smith wins Scotties “B” final, Cochrane captures second Tankard section

The “B” section finals of the modified triple knockout format Scotties provincial women’s and Tankard provincial men’s championships took place at the Montague Curling Rink on Friday evening, and featured the same teams that squared off in the “A” section. … Continue reading

Curling Day in Canada message from Curling Canada to Curling Clubs and Curlers

Curling Day in Canada is on February 20. Share your story for the chance to win an all-expenses-paid weekend trip to #Brier2021 & share your curling club’s story for the chance to win a visit from the Brier Tankard!  Curling … Continue reading

Birt and Cochrane rinks win PEI Scotties and Tankard “A” sections

The defending champion Suzanne Birt rink, playing out of the host Montague Curling Rink, and the Bryan Cochrane team from Cornwall captured the first of three modified triple knockout qualifying games at the Scotties provincial women’s and Tankard provincial men’s … Continue reading

MacKenzie, Cochrane advance to A final at P.E.I. Tankard, Birt to play Smith in Scotties A final (Guardian)

MONTAGUE, P.E.I. — Eddie MacKenzie’s rink from the Charlottetown Curling Club will play Bryan Cochrane’s foursome from the Cornwall Curling Club in the A final of the P.E.I. Tankard tonight at 7 p.m. Both won their morning draws on Day 2 … Continue reading

Tankard and Scotties continue today in Montague, with first ch’ship round qualifiers to be determined in 7 pm draw

PEI’s women’s and men’s curling championships got underway on schedule Wednesday at the Montague Curling Rink despite the road and weather conditions, with the opening draw underway before the storm hit. Both the five-team Scotties women’s championship and the eleven-team … Continue reading

Sign up by Monday for Cornwall’s annual Kenmac Energy Fun Mixed Bonspiel

  The annual Kenmac Energy Mixed Funspiel takes place the evening of Friday, January 17, with first draw at 4:30 pm, and all day on Saturday the 18th at the Cornwall Curling Club, and is open to Club members, members … Continue reading

South Shore Pharmacy Funspiel at Crapaud

South Shore Pharmacy Funspiel – Jan. 24 and 25 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. $160/4 person team guaranteed three six-end games. Door prizes, Dinner, Draw to the Button competition, No competitive or provincial teams. Open to all. For more … Continue reading

PEI Tankard throwing order changes

Here are some throwing order changes from what was originally provided: Team Higgins: Darren Higgins is still calling the games, but Terry Arsenault is throwing 4th stones. Team Rod MacDonald: Rod MacDonald is calling the games, but Tyler Harris is … Continue reading

Five teams in PEI Scotties women’s, 11 in Tankard men’s Ch’ships starting Wed. morning at the Montague Curling Rink

The 2020 PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, along with the Tankard Provincial Men’s Championship will take place concurrently at the Montague Curling Rink, beginning with a men’s draw at 9 am Wednesday, and wrapping up by … Continue reading

Islander Lauren Lenentine and Team Zacharias go undefeated to win Manitoba Junior Provincials

The Mackenzie Zacharias rink, which includes Lauren Lenentine, who also retains a membership at the Cornwall Curling Club, went 9-0 to win the Telus Manitoba Junior Provincial playdowns, which wrapped up Sunday in Dauphin MB. (L-R) Mackenzie Zacharias, Karlee Burgess, … Continue reading

Last chance to sign up for Curl Moncton U18/U15 Winter Spiel

The U18/U15 Winter Spiel at Curl Moncton which will be held January 31st to February 2nd , 2020.  The deadline to register is just five days away – Friday, January 10th.   Many teams are registered already from NB, NS & PEI.  Each … Continue reading

22nd annual Foxy Lady women’s funspiel Jan. 17-18 seeking one more team

The Silver Fox in Summerside is hosting its 22nd annual Foxy Lady women’s bonspiel, with a 1950s (Poodle Skirts) to 1960s (Woodstock generation) theme, on January 17 and 18, 2020, sponsored by Credit Union Malpeque Bay and Ramsay Fish Holdings … Continue reading

Another big turnout for the annual George’s Deck and Recovery U13 spiel!

The future of curling on PEI is bright, with another huge turnout for the annual George’s Deck and Recovery Under 13 spiel at the Montague Curling Rink! As usual, this free event featured lots of trophies, and lunch, too! Next … Continue reading

Reminder: Learn to Curl Open House, Sunday Jan. 5 at the Silver Fox

The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside is holding a Learn to Curl Open House on Sunday, January 5 at 1:30 pm. Open to everyone who would like to try curling, ask questions about curling, and/or see what curling involves. … Continue reading

Cornwall Cup Stick Tourney set to go at Cornwall. Teams, format, Friday Draw

  There is now a full draw of 16 teams for the Cornwall Cup Stick Curling Tournament on January 10-11. Here are the teams entered and the draw format:   The Cornwall Cup – January 10th & 11th. 2020   … Continue reading

U13 Funspiel Feb. 8 in Cornwall (Full)

The Cornwall Curling Club’s annual Under 13 Funspiel (open to U13 curlers from all clubs), on Saturday, February 8, 2020 is now full. Entry is limited to 16 Teams. $12.50 per curler or $50 per four-person team entry fee includes … Continue reading

Ladies FREE Learn to Curl program, starting Monday at the Maple Leaf

Calling all ladies who want to learn to curl at No cost: starting Monday Jan. 6 @ 6:30 pm, the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary will run a 4 week program to get you started! Please contact the Club … Continue reading

Skips reflect on repeat performances at P.E.I. junior curling ch’ships (Journal)

CRAPAUD, P.E.I. — It was mission accomplished on Sunday for the two winning skips at the Pepsi provincial junior curling championships. Lauren Ferguson skipped her Cornwall Curling Club rink to the P.E.I. junior women’s curling championship at the Crapaud Community Club … Continue reading

Five teams to compete in PEI Scotties women’s, eleven in Tankard men’s Ch’ships at the Montague Curling Rink

The 2020 PEI Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Women’s Curling Championship, along with the Tankard Provincial Men’s Championship will take place concurrently at the Montague Curling Rink from January 8-12, with five teams competing in the Scotties, and eleven in … Continue reading

Reminder: PEI Masters Curling Ch’ships entry deadline is Jan. 3, Stick is Jan. 14

Entries for the following provincial championships are due in the first half of January. Entries must be made online at PEICurling.com PEI MASTERS CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The PEI Masters Curling Championships, with men’s and women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and … Continue reading

There’s still time to sign up for the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel!

Join us for the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel January 17-19, 2020 at the Montague Curling Club! $160.00/team of 4 Includes 3 guaranteed games, meal ticket, drink ticket, party admission & much more! Age 16+ to play. Contact Larry … Continue reading

Coaching, Sportsmanship Awards, plus special recognition at Pepsi PEI Juniors

At the closing ceremonies for the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships on Sunday, the Asham Coaching awards, as voted on by coaches and officials, were handed out, with Kevin Smith, coach of the winning junior men’s team from Montague skipped … Continue reading

(Pictures added) Lauren Ferguson rink beats Rachel MacLean foursome 8-3 to win Pepsi PEI Jr. Women’s Title

The Lauren Ferguson team from the Cornwall Curling Club are the Pepsi Provincial Junior Women’s Curling Champions, after an 8-3 win over their clubmates the Rachel MacLean foursome (all four teams entered were from Cornwall) Sunday afternoon in the first … Continue reading

Lauren Ferguson rink beats Rachel MacLean foursome 8-3 to win Pepsi PEI Jr. Women’s Title

The Lauren Ferguson team from the Cornwall Curling Club are the Pepsi Provincial Junior Women’s Curling Champions, after an 8-3 win over their clubmates the Rachel MacLean foursome (all four teams entered were from Cornwall) Sunday afternoon in the first … Continue reading

(PIctures added): Tyler Smith rink goes undefeated to repeat as Pepsi PEI Jr Men’s Champs, Ferguson 1 win away from repeat jr women’s title

Just like last year, it was another sweep for the Tyler Smith foursome from the Montague Curling Rink at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s Curling Championship, winning a repeat title on Sunday morning at the Crapaud Community Curling Club with … Continue reading

Tyler Smith rink goes undefeated to repeat as Pepsi PEI Jr Men’s Champs, Ferguson 1 win away from repeat jr women’s title

Just like last year, it was another sweep for the Tyler Smith foursome from the Montague Curling Rink at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s Curling Championship, winning a repeat title on Sunday morning at the Crapaud Community Curling Club with … Continue reading

Smith one win away from winning provincial junior men’s curling ch’ship (Journal)

The Tyler Smith rink from the Montague Curling Rink is one win away from capturing the Pepsi provincial junior men’s curling championship at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Skip Tyler Smith releases a shot during Saturday morning’s draw at the … Continue reading

Smith rink one Sunday win away from Pepsi Jr. Men’s repeat, MacLean takes Jr. Women’s B final

In the Pepsi Junior Curling Championships at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, the Tyler Smith rink from the Montague Curling Rink have now captured both the A and B divisions of the modified triple knockout draw, and needs just one … Continue reading

Ferguson and Smith win “A” sections, take on MacLean and Schut in “B” finals at Pepsi Jrs

Three draws are complete after opening day play at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, with three junior men’s and four junior women’s teams competing to represent PEI at the 2020 New Holland Canadian … Continue reading

2019 Pepsi Juniors – Draw Two (A Final) photo gallery

Here are photos from draw two (the A section Finals) of the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championships at the Crapaud Community Curling Club featuring the Tyler Smith and Brayden Snow junior men’s rinks, and the Lauren Ferguson and Clara Jack … Continue reading

Provincial junior curling championships underway in Crapaud (Journal)

Opening draw held Friday morning CRAPAUD, P.E.I. — The Pepsi provincial junior curling championships got underway at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Friday. Opening draw action (photo by Amy Duncan – Curl PEI) A total of four women’s and three … Continue reading

PEPSI Provincial Junior Curling Ch’ships start Friday morning in Crapaud, with 7 teams competing

  The Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s Curling Championships, for curlers in the Under 21 age category, take place at the 4-sheet Crapaud Community Curling Club from December 27-29, with four junior women’s and three junior men’s teams … Continue reading

Charlottetown Curling Complex hiring Manager

The Charlottetown Curling Complex is hiring a club manager, to start as soon as possible. Email your resumés to [email protected].  Roles & Expectations Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Club Manager’s primary responsibilities are to manage the daily operations … Continue reading

Learn to Curl Open House, Jan. 5 at the Silver Fox

The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside is holding a Learn to Curl Open House on Sunday, January 5 at 1:30 pm. Open to everyone who would like to try curling, ask questions about curling, and/or see what curling involves. … Continue reading

Charlottetown Curling Club offering Glow in the Dark curling

The Charlottetown Curling Club is the first curling facility east of Montreal to offer Glow in the Dark curling on a regular basis. They will be offering it on Saturday evenings during the curling season. Fluorescent paint is used on … Continue reading

Silver Fox Holiday “Quick Cash” Spiel

The Silver Fox in Summerside will be hosting a small Cashspiel next Friday and Saturday, as a final tuneup before next month’s Scotties & Tankard. Open to any teams looking to get a few competitive games in. Details on poster. … Continue reading

Sign up now for the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel

Join us for the 4th Annual Cody Dixon Memorial Bonspiel January 17-19, 2020 at the Montague Curling Club! $160.00/team of 4 Includes 3 guaranteed games, meal ticket, drink ticket, party admission & much more! Age 16+ to play. Contact Larry … Continue reading

Cornwall Cup Stick Curling Tournament Jan. 10-11

Sign up at the Club or by emailing [email protected] by Sunday, Jan. 5 at 5 pm for the first annual “Cornwall Cup” 2-person stick curling tournament for Cornwall Curling Club members, members of other clubs, and non-members, taking place on Friday, Jan. … Continue reading

Sign up now for Cornwall’s annual Kenmac Energy Fun Mixed Bonspiel!

  The annual Kenmac Energy Mixed Funspiel takes place the evening of Friday, January 17, with first draw at 4:30 pm, and all day on Saturday the 18th at the Cornwall Curling Club, and is open to Club members, members … Continue reading

PEI Curling Ch’ship entry deadlines in 1st half of January (Masters, Stick)

Entries for the following provincial championships are due in the first half of January. Entries must be made online at PEICurling.com PEI MASTERS CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The PEI Masters Curling Championships, with men’s and women’s divisions for curlers age 60 and … Continue reading

U13 Funspiel Feb. 8 in Cornwall

Sign up today for the Cornwall Curling Club’s annual Under 13 Funspiel (open to U13 curlers from all clubs), on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Entry is limited to 16 Teams. Register by February 3rd at the Cornwall Curling Club or … Continue reading

Final reminder: PEI Scotties and Tankard entry deadlines are TODAY (Wed. Dec. 18)

Curlers are reminded of the following provincial curling championship entry deadlines this month. All entries must be made online at https://peicurling.com/entry-form * PEI SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS Location: Montague CC Date: January 8-15, 2020 Entry Deadline: December 18, 2019 Entry … Continue reading

Charlottetown hosting Canadian Firefighters Curling ch’ships March 26-April 4 (Guardian)

Host team to be determined Jan. 17-19 in Charlottetown The 61st Canadian Firefighters Curling Championships are quickly looming on the 2020 P.E.I. sports calendar, but first things first. A provincial champion is needed to represent the Island at the 12-team … Continue reading

Seven teams to compete in Crapaud for PEPSI Provincial Junior Curling Ch’ships

  The Pepsi Provincial Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s Curling Championships, for curlers in the Under 21 age category, take place at the 4-sheet Crapaud Community Curling Club from December 27-29, with four junior women’s and three junior men’s teams … Continue reading

National Coaching Certification Program training (Sport PEI)

NCCP Comp Dev – Psychology of Performance December 16 & 17, 2019 Click to register NCCP Comp Intro – Teaching and Learning December 21, 2019 Click to register NCCP Comp Dev – Prevention & Recovery January 8 & 9, 2020 Click … Continue reading

Pepsi U16 Development League at Cornwall adds 8th team, schedules double-header for this Sat.

Here is the revised draw for the PEPSI U16 Development League, open to curlers from all clubs, at the Cornwall Curling Club.  An eighth team, Team Rochford, has now been added. There are two games this Sat. Dec. 21, at … Continue reading

Team Snow wins U18 Spiel in Kentville, Team Shaw in Consolation final (updated)

The Brayden Snow rink from the Silver Fox and Charlottetown curling clubs went undefeated with a 5-0 record this weekend, winning the final game 6-5 in an extra end over Team Fitzgerald in the ten-team Glooscap Invitational Under 18 curling … Continue reading

Hasselborg tops Jones to win Boost National women’s title (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Team Anna Hasselborg of Sweden captured their second consecutive Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling women’s title this season defeating Winnipeg’s Team Jennifer Jones 7-3 for the Boost National women’s championship Sunday at … Continue reading

Jacobs captures Boost National to earn 6th GSOC title (GSOC)

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. (by Jonathan Brazeau) — Team Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., claimed the Boost National men’s title with a 3-1 victory over Sweden’s Team Niklas Edin in Sunday’s final at CBS Arena. From left, Brad … Continue reading

Team Snow wins U18 Spiel in Kentville, Team Shaw in Consolation final

The Brayden Snow rink from the Silver Fox and Charlottetown curling clubs went undefeated with a 5-0 record this weekend, winning the final game 6-5 in an extra end over Team Fitzgerald in the ten-team Glooscap Invitational Under 18 curling … Continue reading

Georges Deck and Recovery U13 Spiel, with no entry fee, and lunch included, Jan. 4 in Montague

The best deal in curling is on again, on Saturday January 4 at the Montague Curling Rink. The George’s Deck and Recovery Funspiel for curlers under age 13 has no entry fee, guarantees three games, and includes lunch! Trophies for … Continue reading

West Cape Wind Farm Funspiel at the Maple Leaf

The Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary is hosting the West Cape Wind Farm Funspiel on January 3rd and 4th, with Friday night munchies and entertainment 8-11:30 with Robert Jones, and Saturday lunch included, for $120 for a regular 4-person … Continue reading

Jones, Hasselborg to face off in Boost National women’s final, Jacobs takes on Edin in the men’s (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Jennifer Jones is on a quest to capture a record-tying 10th Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling women’s title. Jennifer Jones slides to victory over Tracy Fleury on Dec. 14, 2019, in Conception … Continue reading

Semi-finals underway at the Boost National in NL (GSOC)

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Team Brad Jacobs stole in the extra end to escape with a 4-3 win over Edmonton’s Team Brendan Bottcher during the Boost National men’s quarterfinals Saturday at CBS Arena. Brad Jacobs shoots a stone during … Continue reading

Gushue, Koe, Jacobs & Edin head to Boost National playoffs (GSOC)

(By Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Calgary’s Team Kevin Koe clinched a playoff spot at the Boost National with a 6-3 victory over local favourites Team Brad Gushue during Friday’s round-robin finale at the soldout CBS Arena. Kevin … Continue reading

Reminder/Schedule: 36th annual Charlottetown Curl for Cancer takes place Sat. Dec. 14

The 36th annual Charlottetown Curl for Cancer fundraiser is ready to “rock” the Charlottetown Curling Complex on Saturday December 14th (tomorrow). Please come out — there are lots of ways to support them as they raise money for the Canadian … Continue reading

Reminder: PEI Scotties and Tankard entry deadlines are Wed. Dec. 18

Curlers are reminded of the following provincial curling championship entry deadlines this month. All entries must be made online at https://peicurling.com/entry-form * PEI SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS Location: Montague CC Date: January 8-15, 2020 Entry Deadline: December 18, 2019 Entry … Continue reading

Lots of ways to support Curl for Cancer on Saturday at the Charlottetown Curling Club!

Drop by the Charlottetown Curling Club on Saturday, even if you’re not curling, as there are lots of ways to support Charlottetown Curl for Cancer, including their Silent and Live Auction and memorial curling rocks. They will also have chili … Continue reading

Gushue completes comeback to clinch Boost National playoff spot (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Brad Gushue completed a 7-6 comeback victory in an extra end Thursday over Team Ross Paterson to clinch a playoff spot in the Boost National at CBS Arena. Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, … Continue reading

Draw for annual Jingle Bell Spiel at the Silver Fox – more curlers needed

Here is the draw for the annual Jingle Bell Spiel at the Silver Fox in Summerside, open to curlers from all clubs. More curlers are needed, so come down to the club if you would like to play in this … Continue reading

Gushue, with PEI’s Gallant, maintains strong play at Boost National (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Neither snow nor rain was going to prevent Team Brad Gushue’s fans from packing CBS Arena Wednesday night and the local favourites from nearby St. John’s rewarded them with a win. Brad … Continue reading

Charlottetown Curl for Cancer fundraiser pays tribute to its founder Carole Kennedy (Guardian)

  The Charlottetown Curl for Cancer will be missing someone very special this Saturday. This is the first event since the death of its founder, Carole Kennedy, who died in Florida in March at the age of 81. Carole Kennedy … Continue reading

Cliff Poirier – Volunteer Man!

Retired federal government employee Cliff Poirier of Summerside is a curler, a curling official, and a tireless volunteer for curling and many other activities, In June 2019, he received a national honour — the Volunteerism Award from the National Association … Continue reading

Fredericton NB to host 2020 Home Hardware Canada Cup (Curling Canada)

One of the biggest curling events in the country is headed to Atlantic Canada for the first time. The 2020 Home Hardware Canada Cup will be played next November at the Aitken University Centre in Fredericton, it was announced today … Continue reading

Deadline for Sport PEI Award Nominations is Dec. 13 (Sport PEI)

Sport PEI’s 46th annual awards ceremony will feature the Island’s best on February 19th, 2020. The event will take place at Holland College’s Florence Simmons Performance Hall. The evening will showcase the Island’s finest amateur sporting accomplishments from 2019. Sport … Continue reading

Gushue weathers the storm, picks up win in Boost National opener (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Local favourite Brad Gushue weathered the storm to score a 6-2 victory Tuesday night over Scott McDonald in the opening draw of the Boost National. Brad Gushue in action during the opening … Continue reading

Early Christmas present for PEI curler Adam Casey and his wife Tessa!

Christmas came early for us and @tk_casey and I are in love with our little Roo! Rooney Clara Casey born December 8th, 2019 at 11:29 am 7 lbs 11 oz 18.5 inches pic.twitter.com/QWAnaycgOe — Adam Casey (@adamacasey) December 10, 2019 … Continue reading

Gushue (with PEI’s Gallant) hoping to deliver in Boost National encore on home ice (GSOC)

(by Jonathan Brazeau) Who was more nervous during the Boost National last year: Team Gushue or their fans? Skip Brad Gushue and his St. John’s crew were the local favourites at the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event in Conception … Continue reading

Camaraderie before competition at annual Island Petroleum cashspiel (Journal)

It was a mixture of camaraderie and friendly competition among curlers at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside over the weekend. Men, women, junior and mixed teams flocked to the ice from across the province for the annual Island … Continue reading

Team Korea, with help from PEI’s Peter Gallant, qualifies for 2020 World Mixed Doubles Ch’ship

Team Korea, with Peter Gallant (right) PEI curling coach Peter Gallant and Team Korea have completed a successful week in Glasgow Scotland, where Peter helped the South Koreans qualify for the 20-team 2020 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, April 18-25 … Continue reading

Un-Chi Gim rink from Korea beats defending champion Team Birt 6-4 to win Jim Sullivan Classic in Saint John

The  Un-Chi Gim foursome from Korea beat the defending champion Suzanne Birt rink from the Charlottetown Curling Club 6-4 this afternoon to win the annual  Jim Sullivan Curling Classic at the Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John NB. The … Continue reading

Jamie Newson rink beats defending champ to win annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel at the Silver Fox

The 16-team Island Petroleum Cashspiel, open to Men’s, Women’s, Junior and Mixed teams, wrapped up at noon at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside, with the Jamie Newson rink from the host club and the Charlottetown Curling Club defeating … Continue reading

Defending champion Team Birt come from behind to advance to noon semis at Jim Sullivan Classic in Saint John

The defending champion Suzanne Birt rink was trailing 3-1 after five ends of play, but deuces in ends six and eight gave them a 5-4 win over the Chenyi Wang foursome from Beijing China in this morning’s quarter-finals, advancing them … Continue reading

Defending champion Team Birt in 8:30 am quarter-finals at Jim Sullivan Classic in Saint John

The 8:30 am quarter-finals are just getting underway at the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic in Saint John NB, and PEI’s Suzanne Birt rink is in them. Team Birt, who won the women’s event last year, are taking on the Chenyi … Continue reading

Great turnout in Montague for Curl PEI’s Junior Foundations Clinic for ages 10-15

Curl PEI’s first Junior Foundations Clinic of the season, designed for curlers age 10-15, was held today at the Montague Curling Club and attracted a great turnout of curlers and coaches. Andrew Paris, technical director with the Nova Scotia Curling … Continue reading

New winners this year at 7th annual Mixed Doubles Cashspiel in Cornwall

  The Cornwall Curling Club’s 7th Annual Mixed Doubles Cash Spiel, open to curlers from all club, was held today, with Myrna Sanderson once again organizing a fun and exciting tournament. Angela and Brent lining up a shot The winning … Continue reading

Breakfast with Santa, including curling, and cookie decorating, Sat. Dec 14 at the Maple Leaf club in O’Leary

  The Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary will play host to “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 am – 12 noon. SANTA will be at the club for a pancake and sausage breakfast. There will also … Continue reading

Annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel starts at 6 pm at the Silver Fox

The annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel, open to Men’s, Women’s, Junior and Mixed teams, starts Friday at 6 pm at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside, with 16 teams taking part.  Draw times on Saturday are 9:00 am, and 12:30 … Continue reading

PEI Curlers Kathy O’Rourke and Meaghan Hughes talk curling pay equity on CBC Radio’s Island Morning

For the first time, those playing in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national women’s curling championship will earn the same as the men earn in the Brier. Kathy O’Rourke (Sport PEI photo), Meaghan Hughes – photo  by Clement Roy for … Continue reading

Reminder: 36th annual Charlottetown Curl for Cancer takes place Dec. 14

Charlottetown Curl for Cancer is ready to “rock” the Charlottetown Curling Complex on Saturday December 14th. Curlers of all ages and abilities, even beginners, are invited to sign up for the 36th annual event, raising money for the Canadian Cancer … Continue reading

Time’s up on ‘historical excuse’ for curling’s pay inequity, says P.E.I. curler (CBC PEI)

This year women’s curling teams will play for equal prize money as the men’s teams at the national championship. (Meghan Hughes/Twitter) Kevin Yarr · CBC News · For the first time this year, women curlers at the Canadian championships will play for the … Continue reading

Draw set for 7th Annual Mixed Doubles Cashspiel at Cornwall

    Here are the draw and the schedule for the 7th annual Mixed Doubles Cashspiel, which takes place Saturday December 7 at the Cornwall Curling Club, with 14 teams signed up. Last year’s overall winners, the team of Angus … Continue reading