Curling Scoops

First Flam Kicks off in Calgary

Brad Norman — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT

The first event of the 2009-2010 Grand Slam of Curling season kicks off today in Calgary Alberta. The Trail Appliances Curling Classic is the first women's Slam event on the schedule. The weekend will feature the world's strongest womens team, some of which will be appearing at the Olympics in Vancouver.

Women Going To World Cup

Brad Norman — Wed, 23 Sept 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Usually the only co-ed Grand Slam of Curling event is the year-end Players Championship. But this year, to celebrate the new World Cup event, the Grand Slam will be including the "Three Nation Cup" during the men's Grand Slam week.

Martin Debuts With Win

Brad Norman — Fri, 18 Sept 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Kevin Martin began his 2009/2010 season with a big win at the Shorty Jenkins Classic. The Old Bear blasted the United States' Olympic team, skipped by John Shuster, with an 8-1 score.

World Cup Introduced

Brad Norman — Thu, 17 Sept 2009 16:38:00 GMT

The Capital One Grand Slam of Curling is the most elite series of curling events on the planet. And they've just announced that one of the men's events will get a makeover this season. The Masters of Curling has been rebranded The World Cup Of Curling.

Gushue Wins Baden Masters

Brad Norman — Sat, 13 Sept 2009 18:38:00 GMT

Brad Gushue and his rink from St. John's, Newfoundland, are the 2009 Baden Masters champions. They defeated Norway's Thomas Ulsrud 6-3 in the championship match.

Baden Playoffs Take Shape

Brad Norman — Sat, 12 Sept 2009 11:38:00 GMT

The playoff picture at the Baden Masters is starting to take shape. With the qualification round coming to an end, several teams have already secured a spot in the next round. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the playoffs.

Gushue Starts With Win

Brad Norman — Fri, 11 Sept 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Brad Gushue's rink from St. John's, Newfoundland, opened their 2009/2010 season with a win. Team Gushue took on Switzerland's Ralph Stockli in the first draw of the Baden Masters, coming away with the 3-2 win.

Baden Hosts Tour Opener

Brad Norman — Sat, 05 Sept 2009 16:48:00 GMT

The first event of the 2009-2010 curling season will kick off in just a few days at the Baden Regio Curling Center. The Swiss city will play host to the Baden Masters, which will feature sixteen mens teams from around the world. The field is strong, including past world champions, Olympic champions, and Brier champions.

Grand Slam Partners with Goldline

Brad Norman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:48:00 GMT

The Captial One Grand Slam of Curling will be looking great this season. This week, the Slam announced that it will team up with Goldline Curling for their apparel and equipment needs during the upcoming season.

Sonnenberg Coaches Danish Olympic Squad

Brad Norman — Thurs, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Alberta's Renee Sonnenberg will join the ever-growing list of Canadian curlers that are coaching international teams. Sonnenberg, a World Curling Tour regular who curls out of Grande Prairie, will lend her coaching talents to Angelina Jensen and her team from Denmark for the 2010 Olympics.

Kleibrink up for Award

Brad Norman — Thurs, 9 Aug 2009 9:20:00 GMT

Shannon Kleibrink, skip of Alberta's powerhouse curling team, has been nominated for a huge sports award. Kleibrink is one of the finalists for Sportswoman of the Year award.

Olympic Curling Schedule

Brad Norman — Thurs, 6 Aug 2009 9:20:00 GMT

After a nice summer break, Curling Scoops is back for a new season. And our first story of the 2009-2010 season deals with perhaps the biggest and most anticipated curling event of the year--the Winter Olympic curling tournament.

Lukowich Steps Down

Brad Norman — Wed, 24 June 2009 9:20:00 GMT

Ed Lukowich has resigned from his coaching position for the United States Curling Association. Lukowich, who won a gold medal for Canada at the 1986 world curling championship, was slated to help the United States at the 2010 Olympic Games as the athlete development director of the U.S. Curling Association. But those plans changed as Lukowich stepped down from his post stating that it's "time for a change".

Cactus Classic is Safe

Brad Norman — Thurs, 4 June 2009 9:20:00 GMT

One of the most popular events on the World Curling Tour over the past few seasons has been the Brooks Cactus Classic. Despite its popularity and strong field, the curling event was struggling to pay the bills and was looking like it might not be able to continue. That all changed after the local city council voted to pour $20,000 into the event.

Kaitlyn Lawes Could Play at Olympics

Brad Norman — Wed, 28 May 2009 9:20:00 GMT

With her junior career behind her, Winnipeg's Kaitlyn Lawes in ready for the big leagues. She'll be starting off her first non-junior season with one of the biggest events a curler could ask for: The Olympic Pre-Trials.

Team Scott is Whole Again

Brad Norman — Wed, 28 May 2009 4:14:00 GMT

After a few weeks of searching, Kelly Scott and her team from Kelowna, BC have found their new lead. Scott confirmed on Wednesday that Jacquie Armstrong will fill the void left when Renee Simons was asked to leave the team. Armstrong will play the lead position to kick off the 2009/2010 season in hopes of giving the Scott rink a shot at winning the Canadian Olympic Trials.

Nominations Open for WCTPA

Brad Norman — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:06:00 GMT

The World Curling Tour Players Association (WCTPA) is on the hunt for a new board of directors. The WCTPA, which represents the world's best curlers, has eight seats to fill before the upcoming season.

Wheelchair Curler Honoured

Brad Norman — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Chris Sobkowicz helped Canada win its first ever gold at the world wheelchair curling championship earlier this year. The 55-year old wheelchair curler from Winnipeg will now be honoured by Winnipeg's Mayor Sam Katz.

Canada Wins Gold at World Seniors

Brad Norman — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Canada finally took home some gold from the world stage. After Jennifer Jones and Kevin Martin were sent home without gold from the womens and mens world championship and Kaitlyn Lawes and Brett Gallant both returned with silver from the world juniors, it was time for Canada to stand atop the podium at a world curling championship. And that moment came true thanks to the effort of Pat Sanders and Eugene Hritzuk, who won gold at the world seniors.

Team Scott Makes Changes

Brad Norman — Sun, 02 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT

The first roster changes of this year's curling off-season comes to British Columbia's Kelly Scott. The former world champ has made a change at the lead position, scratching Renee Simons from the line up. The search is now on for a replacement.

Curling Hall of Fame Inductees

Brad Norman — Sun, 30 Apr 2009 10:30:00 GMT

The Canadian Curling Association has announced three people will enter into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. Maymar Gemmell, Toro Suzuki and Albert Olson were all named as the inductees.

Final 2008/09 CTRS Standings

Brad Norman

The 2008/09 curling season is in the books. It was a great season that relived some of the greatest curling rivalries of our time. And although the usual suspects topped the CTRS standings, there were a few surprises breaking into the top ten this season.

Ferbey Ends Season With Second Players Championship Title

Brad Norman

Randy Ferbey has been criticised lately due his below average performance. But the critics have been silenced after the Ferbey Four toppled one of the best teams in the world to claim the 2009 Players' Championship. Ferbey edged out Glenn Howard in the final match 10-7.

Howard Faces Ferbey in Final Match

Brad Norman

Glenn Howard will have an opportunity to defend his Players' Championship crown on Sunday, as his team from Ontario has qualified for the final game. His opponent will be Alberta's Randy Ferbey.

Players Championship Final Four Women

Brad Norman

Last year's women's final four featured some surprising names, with all the tournament favorites being eliminated early. This year, however, the women's semi-final is again filled with the usual cast. Jones, Kleibrink, Bernard, and Scott are the only teams left standing in the World Curling Tour's final event of the 2008-09 season.

Howard and Holland Defending the Players Championship

Brad Norman

It has been a long and hard season for the world's greatest curlers. This week, the best of the best gather in Grande Prairie for the final World Curling Tour event of the 2008-09 season. It's the biggest and best of all the Grand Slam events: The Players' Championship. Last year's men's and women's champion, Glenn Howard and Amber Holland, will have to bring their best performances in order to defend their titles.

Scots on Top

Brad Norman

David Murdoch and his Scottish team are world champions once again. Scotland took down Team Canada for the third time in the tournament to win gold medal and claim the 2009 Ford World Mens Championship. Scotland won the game 8-6.

Swedes Send Canada Packing

Brad Norman

Jennifer Jones and her Canadian team are done at the World Women's Curling Championship in Korea. Team Canada entered the playoffs against one of the top teams in the world and came up short, losing the game in an extra end. Norberg now heads to the semi finals for a shot at another world championship gold medal.

Canada Crushes USA at World Championship

Brad Norman

Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, Manitoba earned her second victory at this year's world championship. The defending champs thumped the United States' Debbie McCormick 10-3 in their second draw of the event. Canada now has a 2-0 record.

Double Silver For Canada at World Juniors

Brad Norman

It's an improvement over last year, but Canada is once again heading home from the World Junior Curling Championship without any gold. Both the women's and men's team came up short, winning the silver medal.

Martin Wins Second Straight Brier

Brad Norman

Kevin Martin's rink from Alberta has won the 2009 Brier. This is the second straight year the Old Bear has claimed the national title. He defeated Manitoba's Jeff Stoughton 10-4 after just 9 ends.