Team Canada had two chances to reach Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice. Team Canada celebrates its Page playoff 1-2 win over Switzerland on Saturday. (Photo, CCA/Michael Burns) But Rachel Homan’s … Continue reading
The Curling News has the latest on lineup changes for some of the biggest Brier teams. Click to read … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) The 2014 CIS University Curling Championships continued Friday morning at the Callie Curling Club in Regina, Sask. The eight men’s and women’s teams from universities across the country met for their fifth draw of the championship at … Continue reading
The Advantage Communications Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships are continuing at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. After two days of play, only one team remains undefeated- the Owen Collier rink from Montague, in the double round robin Under 16 division, who … Continue reading
The pre-qualifying portion of the Canadian Senior Curling Championship wrapped up today in Yellowknife, with the first two qualifiers decided this morning and the remaining two decided in the afternoon. In the morning women’s game, Ontario’s Marilyn Bodogh and Prince … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Day Two of exciting play at the 2014 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials is close to completion, with all 32 teams having finished two games, and some three, of their seven games in round-robin play within their … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Wilfrid Laurier men and University of Alberta women sit at the top of the standings after Day Two action at the 2014 CIS/CCA University Curling Championships in Regina, Sask. In the morning draw, the men’s highlighted game … Continue reading
The Yellowknife Curling Club hosted the first national curling championship in the Northwest Territories with Draws One and Two of the 2014 Canadian Senior Curling Championships pre-qualifying event on Thursday.. The first draw pitted the team from Canada’s most easterly … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) It’s been six years since a Canadian team has won a gold medal at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice. Team Canada salutes the crowd after beating Sweden on Thursday night. (Photo, … Continue reading
The annual Noonan Petroleum “Meltdown” mixed funspiel goes April 11, 12, and 13 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. $140 per team entry fee includes 3 games, plus entertainment and munchies Friday evening, and coffee and muffins, dinner, mussels and … Continue reading
The opening draw was played this evening at the Advantage Communications Junior Mixed at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, with three games in the books, two in the five team Under 21 division, and one in the three team double … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The 2014 Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships officially get underway Saturday in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — the first time the city and the territory have hosted a national curling championship. Defending champions, from left, … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) An evening out with friends and family, a night in the Patch listening to Signal Hill — it’s the perfect way for Team Canada to celebrate a two-win Wednesday at the 2014 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club are this year’s hosts for the Advantage Communications Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships, from March 20-23. The James Dalton combined team from the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, and the Cornwall Curling … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron)Team Canada is part of a three-way logjam at the top of the standings at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice. Team Canada skip Rachel Homan, left, discusses strategy with teammates Alison Kreviazuk, … Continue reading
DAUPHIN, MAN –Team P.E.I. finished play at the Royal Canadian Legion’s 58th annual National Curling championship in Dauphin, Manitoba on Tuesday the same way it started play, with an extra-end loss. The Kevin Ellsworth foursome from St. Anthony’s Legion stole … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The CIS-CCA Canadian University Curling Championships, presented by Travelers, get underway Wednesday at the Callie Curling Club in Regina. Fresh off winning the World Junior Women’s Championship, Kelsey Rocque’s University of Alberta team, from left, Rocque, thirdKeely … Continue reading
South Korea’s Ji-sun Kim did the rest of the field a large favour on Tuesday afternoon at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice. South Korean skip Ji-sun Kim urges her teammates to sweep harder during … Continue reading
The City of Summerside is set to host Olympic curling medalists from around the world at the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship taking place in the Eastlink Arena of Credit Union Place from April 15th to April 20th. Men’s … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) A two-win day has Canada firmly in playoff contention at the 2014 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice. Team Canada skip Rachel Homan throws her rock during Monday’s win over the U.S. (Photo, … Continue reading
PEI’s two reigning Masters champs came out the winners at the Maritime Masters Curling Championships, which wrapped up on Sunday at the Cornwall Curling Club, and featured the provincial masters (age 60 and over) winners and runners up from around … Continue reading
We’re golden, three times over! Team Canada’s Dennis Thiessen, left, and Sonja Gaudet embrace at the Ice Cube Curling Centre. (Photo: Matthew Murnaghan/Canadian Paralympic Committee) Canada’s wheelchair curling team of skip Jim Armstrong, third Ina Forrest, second Dennis Thiessen, lead … Continue reading
Rachel Homan from Orleans, Ontario, who defended her Scotties title this season with a dominant performance, going undefeated throughout the tournament with an impressive 13-0 record, is looking to add another win, and some cash, at the Players’ Championship, April … Continue reading
SUMMERSIDE – Several of the 2014 Olympic curling medallists from around the world will be in Summerside to take part in the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena from April 15 to 20. Photo (L-R) Jennifer Jones, … Continue reading
The Maritime Stick Curling Championship wrapped up on Thursday at the Gage Curling Club in Oromocto New Brunswick, with PEI teams taking on some very experienced opponents to win both the Open (any combination of two male and/or female curlers) … Continue reading
Three men’s and two women’s teams remain undefeated with 2-0 records after opening day round robin play at the Maritime Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, being played at the Cornwall Curling Club. Six men’s and six … Continue reading
Below is the Official Draw Schedule for the 2014 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship in Saint John (CCA). Saturday, March 15 ADT Draw A B C D 12:00 Opening ceremonies 14:30 1 Scotland vs Latvia Korea vs Denmark Russia vs … Continue reading
This weekend is the Credit Union Funspiel, so come visit if you are in the area, to see some great curling! The next twoTuesday evenings are NOT open ice as they are booked for private functions (March 18th & 25th). … Continue reading
The Maritime Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, got underway this morning at the Cornwall Curling Club. Here are photos from the opening men’s and women’s draws. Click on a thumbnail to display photo, and use arrows … Continue reading
Play gets underway this morning at 8:30 at the Maritime Masters Curling Championships, hosted this year by the Cornwall Curling Club, who last hosted this event in 2005. The top age 60 and over winner and runner-up teams from the … Continue reading
The 2014 provincial The Dominion Curling Club Championship, featuring the men’s and women’s club champions from PEI curling clubs, will be held at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside from March 27-30. Last year’s winners were the … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The battle for the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Booster Juice, begins Saturday at Harbour Station in Saint John, N.B. (Photo, courtesy Harbour Station) Rachel Homan’s Canadian champion team from Ottawa will open play Saturday … Continue reading
(with info from the CCA) The 2014 edition of the CIS/CCA University Curling Championships will take place March 19-23 at Regina’s Callie Curling Club, with the University of Regina as host. The UPEI Panthers women’s team, skipped by Veronica Smith, … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club are this year’s hosts for the Advantage Communications Provincial Junior Mixed Curling Championships, from March 20-23. The James Dalton combined team from the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, and the Cornwall Curling … Continue reading
Cornwall Curling Club teams won 11 out of the 15 curling medals awarded at the 55+ Winter Games, sponsored by Vogue Optical, and hosted by the Town of Stratford, with the curling at the Charlottetown Curling Complex, winning all six … Continue reading
(by Jason Malloy) An online petition has been started in Prince Edward Island to remove the relegation round from Canadian curling championships. Connor MacPhee dreams of one day representing Prince Edward Island at the Tim Hortons Brier. He now knows … Continue reading
REQUESTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, a non-profit community complex, managed and owned by its members located in Summerside, P.E.I., seeks Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified organizations, for the operation of its food … Continue reading
– Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games gold medallist Team Jacobs and bronze medallist Team Edin to compete in third Grand Slam of season – TORONTO (March 11, 2014) Curling fans, get ready for a rockin’ good time! With curling fever … Continue reading
The Chelsea Carey team sent out the following release today: New team forming in Edmonton Two skips with major championship experience will be joining forces in Edmonton for the remainder of the 2013-14 curling season and beyond. Chelsea Carey and … Continue reading
The group who have setup Twitter account @NoToRelegation and the Petition to Remove the Relegation Round from Canadian National Championships have announced that they will be on Compass – the CBC News for Prince Edward Island tonight, speaking on their … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is looking to raise funds, via the indiegogo.com website to ensure that they can continue to support and grow the sport of curling.$765 has been raised to-date. The website states that the club is in … Continue reading
Recognizing that sport can be a life-long endeavor, Sport PEI is pleased to announce the finalists for the Masters award, celebrating the achievements of those aged 35 and over who are still competing at the highest levels. Finalists for this … Continue reading
The Canadian Curling Association has just published a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) which provides their information on the Equitable Opportunity to Access Championships (which others have referred to as “Relegation”, or the “Play-in format”), which will be introduced … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club are this year’s hosts for the KFC Provincial Under 13 Fun Tournament, an open entry (any combination of boys and/or girls) team event, which is designed to be less competitive than the U13 Provincial Championships, … Continue reading
The 55th Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship will be held in Winnipeg MB at the Fort Rouge Curling Club, home of Olympic Gold Medallist Jennifer Jones, with curling from March 29 through April 5. Prince Edward Island will be represented by … Continue reading
Connor MacPhee of Charlottetown has created a petition asking to remove the relegation round from Canadian curling championships. To access this petition, visit: http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/canadian-curling-association-remove-the-relegation-round-from-canadian-national-championships?share_id=IfXNsQRkty&utm_campaign=share_button_action_box&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition 440 people have signed this petition to-date. … Continue reading
The KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championships wrapped up with the closing ceremonies yesterday afternoon at the Cornwall Curling Club. Butch McGee, coach of the 3rd place Mitchell Schut rink from Cornwall and Charlottetown was the recipient of the Coaching … Continue reading
Play gets underway Friday morning at 8:30 at the Maritime Masters Curling Championships, hosted this year by the Cornwall Curling Club, who last hosted this event in 2005. The top age 60 and over winner and runner-up teams from the … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) KAMLOOPS — Kevin Koe and his Alberta team scored triples in the second, fifth and seventh ends Sunday to roll to a 10-5 win over John Morris of B.C. to win the Tim Hortons Brier, presented by … Continue reading
(by Mitch MacDonald) With a couple minor adjustments, just about any sport can be accessible to everyone. Some of Prince Edward Island’s best curlers and community leaders teamed up to prove that while also raising funds for Spinal Cord Injury … Continue reading
Here are photos from the closing ceremonies of the KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championships, which wrapped up today in Cornwall. Click on a thumbnail to view. Use arrows to go ahead/back. … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) KAMLOOPS — Jeff Stoughton stole five points in the first four ends to build a 7-0 lead and cruise to a 9-5 win over Jean-Michel Ménard of Quebec in the bronze-medal game Sunday morning at the Tim … Continue reading
Photo: Ferguson rink (L-R): Shelley MacFadyen (coach), Olivia Barbour, Lauren Ferguson, Jordan Dunphy-Condon, Sierra Clyke, Kevin Smith (Curl PEI) Photo: Connor Lilly rink (L-R): Shelley MacFadyen (coach), Draven Kowalski, AJ Cahill, Colin MacKenzie-MacLeod, Connor Lilly, Kevin Smith (Curl … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) KAMLOOPS — Kevin Koe made a stone-cold draw to the button with last rock in the 11th end Saturday to score a single and beat Quebec 9-8 in the semifinal at the Tim Hortons Brier, presented by … Continue reading
The teams, both from the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, who will place first and second have now been determined in the KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championship at the Cornwall Curling Club. The order of finish … Continue reading
For more perspective on the new Relegation/”Play-in” format, here’s yesterday’s edition of Jim Morris’ column, “A Little More” in the CCA-sponsored “Tankard Times”, the daily newspaper at the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops, BC. There once was a time … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) KAMLOOPS — The fans in the nearly full Interior Savings Centre were chanting “Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy” by the fourth end Friday evening as they watched their local hero, Jim Cotter, pull off a highlight reel shot that … Continue reading
The KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championship is underway at the Cornwall Curling Club. Here are some pictures from this evening’s opening ceremonies. … Continue reading
PEI’s Eddie MacKenzie rink finished play on a winning note this afternoon, scoring a triple in the 10th end for an 11-7 victory over the Northwest Territories/Yukon. PEI’s record: 4 wins, 7 losses. Meanwhile, the Page games are set, with … Continue reading
PEI’s Eddie MacKenzie rink end play this afternoon, against the Northwest Territories/Yukon team, at the Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops. On Wednesday, it was made official that Team PEI would not advance to next year’s Brier, unless they win the … Continue reading
The Players’ Championship Grand Slam of Curling event are happy to report that they have now filled all their volunteer positions. … Continue reading
PEI’s youngest curling champions will be determined at the conclusion of the KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championship, which gets underway at 4 this afternoon, with the final and bronze medal games going at 1:30 pm Sunday, at the Cornwall Curling … Continue reading
Maritime provinces will battle Nunavut and Yukon for spot Two Maritime provinces no longer have a reserved spot at the Brier and will have to play their way into the Canadian men’s curling championship next year. Nova Scotia skip Jamie Murphy directs … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) KAMLOOPS — Kevin Koe and his Alberta rink continued to pile up the points Wednesday, scoring a 10-5 victory over Ontario that moved them into a tie for top spot after 13 draws at the Tim Hortons … Continue reading
For several days now, our most popular story on PEICurling.com has not been one about the current Brier or provincial championships, but one we wrote in back in June 2012 on the subject of Relegation. Here it is again: CCA … Continue reading
(by Terry Jones) KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Relegated! Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are not going to to Calgary next year as fully accredited provinces for the 86th Brier. The two provinces have both been mathematically eliminated under the new relegation rules. … Continue reading
Come Try Curling event at the Cornwall Curling Club! FREE! All ages!! Hot chocolate and snacks provided. Saturday March 29, 2-4 pm. You’ve seen it on TV at the Brier, Scotties, and the Olympics – now’s your chance to try … Continue reading
SOCHI, RUSSIA — The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today that wheelchair curler Sonja Gaudet (Vernon, B.C.) has been selected as flag bearer for Canada at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Russia. Gaudet is the … Continue reading
CHARLOTTETOWN – Sport P.E.I. has started its countdown to the annual awards banquet, which will be held here at the Rodd Royalty on Friday, April 11. In the coming weeks, finalists for each of the categories will be highlighted, and … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Kelsey Rocque and her Edmonton team are bringing home the gold medal after defeating South Korea’s Kyeong-Ae Kim 6-4 in the women’s final today at the 2014 World Junior Curling Championships in Flims, Switzerland. “Honestly, this is … Continue reading
The world’s elite curlers are returning to Summerside’s Eastlink Arena at Credit Union Place from April 15 to 20 to battle for $200,000 in prize money at the season-ending Players’ Championship Grand Slam of Curling event. To get your tickets … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) In his previous two visits to the Tim Hortons Brier, this year presented by SecurTek, Kevin Koe has never taken the easy route to victory, even when he won the event in 2010. But he took a … Continue reading
Posted on YouTube March 1: “In memory of our friend, Kevin Gallant, and all the great times we all had together with our curling team. Matthew Maclean, Marshall Smallman, Kevin Gallant and Alan Maclean….. And, of course me and all … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Canada’s Braden Calvert will be playing for the bronze medal after an extra-end loss to Switzerland in the Page 3-4 playoff this morning at the 2014 World Junior Curling Championships in Flims, Switzerland.Calvert and his team of … Continue reading
PEI curling clubs are helping promote the sale of full event passes for the Players’ Championship, featuring 30 of the world’s best men’s and women’s curling teams, at Credit Union Place in Summerside from April 15-20. If you buy your … 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 youngest curling champions will be determined at the conclusion of the KFC Provincial Under 13 Curling Championship, which gets underway at 4 pm Friday, with the final and bronze medal games going at 1:30 pm Sunday, at the Cornwall Curling … Continue reading
(by John Korobanik) John Morris and his B.C. team scored two in the eighth end and stole three in the ninth to subdue a stubborn Eddie MacKenzie’s P.E.I. foursome 10-4 Monday evening to move into a tie for top spot … Continue reading
PEI’s Eddie MacKenzie rink have moved into a 4-way tie for 2nd place, with a 7-6 win over Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard rink tonight at the Brier in Kamloops. The Island squad, who are fighting hard to avoid relegation next year, … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Kelsey Rocque and her Edmonton team will play for gold after defeating South Korea’s Kyeong-Ae Kim 7-6 in the Page 1-2 playoff at the World Junior Curling Championships today. Claire Tully, Keely Brown, Taylor McDonald and Kelsey … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club are this year’s hosts for the KFC/Curl PEI Provincial Under 13 Fun Tournament, an open entry (any combination of boys and/or girls) team event, which is designed to be less competitive than the U13 Provincial … Continue reading
(By John Korobanik) Nothing is coming easy in the early stages of the Tim Hortons Brier presented by SecurTek. Manitoba skip Jeff Stoughton shouts instructions to his sweepers during Sunday night’s win over New Brunswick. (Photos, CCA/Michael Burns) Manitoba’s Jeff … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) ALBERTON — It was a long time in the making, but Donald DeWolfe, skip of the Cornwall boys team said their first win over the Alex MacFadyen rink in two or three years couldn’t have come at … Continue reading
55+ Winter Games Curling Draw- Monday March 3rd, Charlottetown Curling Complex 8:30 AM Ice 1 Field vs Thompson Ice 2 Nicholson vs Hardy Ice 3 MacWilliams vs Blanchard Ice 4 Morrison vs Arsenault Ice 5 Chowan vs Sutherland 10:30 AM Ice … Continue reading
The Kaleigh Mackay rink from the Crapaud Community Curling Club and the Montague Curling Club, and the Donald DeWolfe foursome from the Cornwall Curling Club both scored four points in the seventh end in wins over the defending champions in … Continue reading
It was a double win for the Quilty family for the U16 Coaching awards, as voted on by their coaching peers, presented this evening following the finals at the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 16 Curling Championships at the Western Community … Continue reading
The Fair Play/Sportsmanship awards were handed out just prior to this evening’s final at the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 16 Curling Championships at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. The recipients were Karlie Lewis, who skipped a team from … Continue reading
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Eddie MacKenzie scored a pair of points in the ninth end to lead P.E.I. past Nova Scotia’s Jamie Murphy 7-5 at the Canadian men’s curling championship Sunday. CP photo: MacKenzie Mackenzie’s victory moved his rink to 1-1 … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club are this year’s hosts for the KFC/Curl PEI Provincial Under 13 Fun Tournament, an open entry (any combination of boys and/or girls) team event, which is designed to be less competitive than the U13 Provincial … Continue reading
The boy’s and girl’s championship rounds are set for the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 16 curling championships, which wrap up with the finals this evening at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. The defending champion Alex MacFadyen rink from … Continue reading
(by John Korobanik) Brad Gushue’s final rock draw attempt in the 11th end came up about 20 feet short to allow Jeff Stoughton and his Manitoba team to escape Saturday with a 6-5 win over Newfoundland-Labrador in the second draw … Continue reading
Here are photos, courtesy of Margaret O’Connor, of the opening ceremonies, and game action at the O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 16 Curling Championships, taking place at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. … Continue reading
CCA Photo (L-R): Eddie MacKenzie, Anson Carmody, Tyler MacKenzie, Sean Ledgerwood The following info is from The Tankard Times, edition 1 (CCA-sponsored event newspaper) PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Charlottetown Curling Complex Charlottetown Experience factor — 11 Experience factor — 11 Skip … Continue reading
“PEI’s second team”, at the Brier in Kamloops, the Brad Gushue rink from St. John’s NL, which includes PEI natives Brett Gallant and Adam Casey, and is coached by PEI’s Peter Gallant, posed for their official team photo this afternoon. … Continue reading
The O’Connor Glass Provincial Under 16 Curling Championships officially kicked off with the opening ceremonies this afternoon at the host Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. David O’Connor of sponsor O’Connor Glass threw the ceremonial first rock. (Photo courtesy Angie … Continue reading
Don’t Miss the MALPEQUE BAY CREDIT UNION 15th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S FUNSPIEL, Friday Evening March 14 & Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Send entries to: Silver Fox Curling Club 110 Water … Continue reading
(by Eric McCarthy) ALBERTON – The defending-champion Alex MacFadyen rink from the Silver Fox and the Lauren Lenentine rink from Cornwall picked up where they left off last year, winning their opening games of the O’Connor Glass Curl P.E.I. provincial under-16 … Continue reading
Calgary’s Crystal Webster rink are making some changes. PEI native Geri-Lynn Ramsay is staying, but Cathy Overton-Clapham and Sam Preston have both decided to step away, with Jessie Kaufman and Becca Konschuh joining the team, in time for the Pomeroy … Continue reading
A blend of Olympic gold-medallists, former world champions and fresh new faces will take to the ice on Saturday at the Interior Savings Centre when the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by SecurTek, begins play. Play in the 2014 Tim … Continue reading
(by Graham Lloyd) Eddie MacKenzie made his first trip to the Canadian men’s curling championship in 1994, throwing third stones for the Prince Edward Island team skipped by Mike Gaudet. It took 17 years to get back to the national … Continue reading