Category Archives: Curling News

Greg Stremlaw named Canadian Curling Association CEO

Following the departure of Dave Parkes in May, the Canadian Curling Association has named Greg Stremlaw as it’s new CEO. Stremlaw, a native of Niagara Falls Ontario is not a curler but he surely knows his way around the business … Continue reading

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Curling rink takes top honour

Very cool news from south of the border. Pete Fenson and his rink of Scott Baird, John Shuster and Shawn Rojeski, and Joe Polo have been named the team of the year, by the US Olympic commitee. The bronze medal … Continue reading

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The weekend in Waterloo

The Home Hardware Masters of curling is well under way in Waterloo this weekend and Don Walchuk has been the story so far as he continues to play giant killers. With wins this weekend, over Randy Ferby, Jeff Stoughton and … Continue reading

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Europe wins the Continental Cup

Team Europe claimed the Continental Cup yesterday, beating Team North America handily by taking 229 points of the available 400. Team North America played well early on in the event but just couldn’t get it done in the skins games … Continue reading

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Gushue and Howard – reunited once again

The Curling News is reporting that Olympic heros Brad Gushue and Russ Howard will play together at this weekend’s Continental Cup of curling – and for the first time since Torino. Full story is here. You can also check the … Continue reading

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Quebec’s win streak stopped at seven

British Columbia handed Quebec their first loss at the mixed championships on Wednesday. Alberta started the game with the hammer and managed to score two points in the second after successfully blanking the first end. They would go on to … Continue reading

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It is North America vs Europe

Team North America gets set to take on Team Europe in the forth installment of the Continental Cup in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The event gets underway Thursday November 23rd and runs through until Sunday the 26th. Representing Team North America … Continue reading

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Canadian mixed championships under way in Waterloo

Play is under way at the mixed curling championships in Waterloo, Ontario with Alberta and Quebec leading the pack, winning their first two games. Quebec, led by Skip Eve Belisle, vice Mark McCory, second Martine Comeau and lead Christian Bouchard … Continue reading

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Canadian Mixed Curling Championships kicks off Saturday

The championship curling season starts to get in full gear this week as the 44th annual Canadian mixed curling championships get started Saturday at Kitchener’s Westmount Golf & Country Club. Â The defending champion is Ontario‘s John Epping from the … Continue reading

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Canadian Mixed Championships final to receive limited television coverage

Looks as though the Canadian Mixed Championships will receive some television coverage afterall. According to Sweep! magazine, the CCA has decided to allow Rogers Television to broadcast the event final after all. The bad news, the broadcast which is scheduled … Continue reading

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