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BUILD YOUR OWN CHAMPIONSHIP Page 2 Tankard Times 2011 • Day 3 Every streak must come to an end Larry Wood and they want to win. And they are playing Tankard Times Editor great and they show that they want to win.” Elsewhere in the afternoon, Martin ran treaks always end. Even Kevin Mar- his streak to 30 with an impressive 9-2 tin winning streaks, although there conquest of winless Eddie MacKenzie of was abundant room to wonder for a P.E.I., Nova Scotia’s Adams got off the S winless schooner with a tidy 9-2 win over long period of time. But the 30-year-old 2006 goldminer beat Jamie Koe’s Territories’ squad and Que- the 44-year-old 2010 goldminer in Monday bec’s Gagne failed in a 10th-end bid to hit night’s feature hookup at the Tim Hortons and stick for two against New Brunswick’s Brier in London’s John Labatt Centre, James Grattan, giving up a steal, and a 7-5 thereby ending Martin’s Brier win skein at decision. 30 and reducing Alberta’s current record to Howard and Gushue recorded huge morn- 4-1. ing wins. The 9-4 Newfoundland decision left The Ontario team won its third in a row, ’s undefeated with a 7-5 conquest of British Columbia while a one-game lead on the field heading into Gushue and his crew nudged Saskatchewan today’s three-draw schedule. That will be 7-6 in a tight game that swung as early highlighted by two feature tilts involving as the third end when a hogline violation Ontario’s who will face Brad charged to Simmons resulted in a big swing Gushue and his team of , Ryan — from the threat of a multiple count for Fry and Jamie Danbrook this afternoon and the Greens to a Gushue draw for three. the Manitoba leaders tonight. Ontario hit for a second-end three and So Manitoba was 5-0, Newfoundland, retained control throughout although Cotter Alberta and Ontario 4-1, and the remainder squared the account with a deuce in the of the field was left jockeying for secondary sixth end. Then Ontario scored singles in positions. the seventh and eighth frames and eased “What are we going to talk about now?” home. Martin wanted to know following the loss. Saskatchewan was leading 2-1 in the third “When somebody curls better than us, when the Simmons miscue flipped control and they did, I’m OK to lose. I’ve always of the tilt and Newfoundland took advan- said that. You have to deal with the hand tage and ran with it. dealt you out there, you do the best you can “I owe Pat a beer,” said Gushue. “If and hopefully tomorrow morning (vs. Nova he makes that shot we’re in a world of Scotia) we’ll get back to winning and carry hurt.“We might not be able to score if he on.” Kevin Martin s loss to Brad Gushue ended a 30-game winning streak. makes that absolutely perfect. Worst case, Gushue’s Newfs got out to a 3-0 lead in are.” do anything stupid. I’m going to be making a quiet come- the first two ends, stealing a deuce in the Martin attempted a triple in the third But nobody’s pushing. We’re getting up around tapback against five. That was a big second when Martin missed a last-rock end and gave up another steal to go down early so why get into it? Why get into some- break for us. In the eight Briers I’ve been draw. 4-0 before finding some offensive moves. thing when you don’t have to?” to that’s the first time someone’s done that “The draw in the second cost us, to be Alberta hit the board first in the fifth with Six teams finished Monday with 2-3 against us so it was a pretty opportune time honest,” said Martin, now 30-1 in his last a deuce but Gushue executed a clutch last records. In other nightshift tilts, Northern for us.” three Briers. “I took about an inch-and-half brick to restore the lead in the sixth. Martin Ontario’s rallied for a 7-5 win Said Simmons, the 36-year-old Moose too much ice. That was expensive. Three again scored two in the seventh but Gushue over of British Columbia while Jaw chiropractor: points was too much to give Brad. Against executed a precise tapback in the eighth to Shawn Adams of Halifax stole the winner “There’s some on which you don’t want him, you’re not going to come back from score three and close out the issue. on a measure in the 10th end to nip Sas- to be that close but that wasn’t one of them. that. Gushue said his team was able to beat katchewan 7-6 when hammer-thrower Pat Over thousands of rocks I’ve thrown I think “It was a good run. It had to end. It has to Martin four times last year, one in which Simmons was a hair short on a last-rock that was the second time in my life. end. And Brad was good guy to have it hap- Martin played in the Olympics but not the draw to the four-foot. “It was an easy double, a half-rock and pen. There’s nothing you can do about these Brier. Stoughton’s Manitoba crew enjoyed a give or take an inch. Basically, I’d just things, you know? “To be quite honest, I struggled in the one-game day and scored a routine 8-4 win played that same shot. That makes it even “The number’s 9-2 (for the Page One- first four games but that’s he best I’ve felt over Northern Ontario’s Jacobs who said: more frustrating. Two playoff), we have one cushion yet, all week,” said Gushue. “We got outplayed once again. We need to “I was shocked. I didn’t really expect hopefully we won’t have to use it.” “I didn’t have that much confidence but make more shots, simple as that. We’re not that. I feel bad about it. From showing him Gushue admitted the win constituted a big tonight with the exception of one rock I felt really the same team right now . . . and it’s a half-rock on the button and lying four or boost to his team’s confidence. I was throwing it good and I knew where extremely frustrating.” five to a free draw for three? He’d have had “I think we went out there and we played the rock was going. For Stoughton, it was another business- a tough shot for the one. well and we beat a guy that had a 30-game “It’s a big lift, not so much from the win like victory, albeit a sloppy one. “There are going to be breaks that go winning streak,” he said. “He’s been pretty but from the way I felt. If I can feel this “It wasn’t a great game for either team your way and break that don’t and the teams good at the Brier the last few years and good the rest of the week and the guys are really, but we made the right shots when that can fight through those are the ones that to go out and beat him by a good margin, shooting we’re going to be right there. it counted so we’ll take the win, that’s for will survive. that’s a boost. “You know me, I’m pretty competitive. sure,” said Stoughton. “It was one I wasn’t worried about. When “They’ve been winning everything and You get out there and the juices get flow- “We shook off some bad shots early… I throw I look down at the rock and I know sometimes you’re left to feel like you’re ing. We wanted to get there tonight and give put up that three-ender in seven and that exactly where my release point is and it fighting for second place. But we’re here to ourselves the best chance.” was really the key.” wasn’t one of those I was too concerned win this week and hopefully we can step it Howard, meanwhile, ran his winning Said the Sault Ste. Marie of his after- about. up another notch now. streak to four off a first-round loss., ham- noon Manitoba foe: “I don’t know what to tell you. There’s “A lot of teams have beaten Kevin in the mering Quebec’s Francois Gagne 12-4. “Those guys have been hot all year. nothing I can do and I can’t argue about past, they know he’s beatable, but you also “There probably are fewer rocks in play They’re throwing the rocks really well. it, obviously. I noticed in practice I’d had know you have to play your best and maybe than normal (in Ontario games),” Howard They’re definitely thinking in their minds a couple of red lights on draws and I was get a break or two and you can beat him. admitted. that they’re going to win the Brier. I’ve wondering about that, too, but it’s just one We did that tonight. We played very well. “It’s not intentional. We’re playing it heard some of the comments from the of things . . . you have to release a little We got a couple of breaks. And here we simple without last rock. We don’t want to beginning of the week. They’re a hot team earlier.” Amarula Hortons TT Vert. Ad 12/15/10 1:20 PM Page 1

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL A Quebec (Gagné) 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 X X X 4 19:46 2011 Tim Hortons Brier Ontario (Howard) 2011 Tim Hortons Brier*2 0 3 0 3 0 4 X X X 12 23:40 Presented by Monsanto Presented by Monsanto London, Ontario London, Ontario B N.Ont (Jacobs) 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 X 7 08:40

Media Report ­ Statistical Report for Draw 7 British Columbia (Cotter)Media Report ­ Statistical Report for Draw 8*2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 5 02:32 2011 Tim Hortons Brier Presented by Monsanto Game Scores for Draw 7 C Nova Scotia (Adams) Game Scores for Draw 80 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 7 06:59 London, Ontario 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL Saskatchewan (Laycock)1*1 2 3 40 5 3 6 7 0 8 19 10 0TOTAL 0 1 0 0 6 03:55 Media Report ­ Statistical Report for Draw 6 A P.E.I. (MacKenzie) *0 1 0 0 1 0 0 X X X 2 23:28 A Quebec (Gagné) 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 X X X 4 19:46 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Alberta (Martin) 2 0 2 1 0 3 1 X X X 9 23:28D NL (Gushue)Ontario (Howard) *2 *10 3 02 3 1 0 4 0 X 0X X 212 0Page23:40 3 5 X X 9 23:58 Game Scores for Draw 6 B Quebec (Gagné) *0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 5 00:00 Alberta (Martin)B N.Ont (Jacobs) 0 30 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 1 21 X 0 27 08:40 0 X X 4 16:40 New Brunswick (Grattan) 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 7 15:51 British Columbia (Cotter) *2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 5 02:32 2011 TIM HORTONS1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9BRIER10 TOTAL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS B Saskatchewan (Laycock) 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 6 01:26 C Manitoba (Stoughton) *2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 X 8 12:19 *last rock advantageC Nova Scotia (Adams) 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 7 06:59 NL (Gushue) *1 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 7 10:24 N.Ont (Jacobs) 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 X 4 06:45 Saskatchewan (Laycock) *1 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 03:55 C Ontario (Howard) 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 08:24 D NT/YT (Koe) 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 X X X 2 29:27 D NL (Gushue) Team Standings After 8 Draw(s)*1 2 1 0 0 2 0 3 X X 9 23:58 British Columbia (Cotter) *1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 01:35 Nova Scotia (Adams) *3 2 0 1 2 0 1 X X X 9 Standings31:43 Alberta (Martin) 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 X X 4 16:40 *last rock advantage *last rock advantage *last rock advantage Future Games Team Standings After 6 Draw(s) Team Standings After 7 Draw(s) Team Team Standings After 8 Draw(s)Wins Losses 9 10 11

Future Games Future Games Manitoba (Stoughton) 5 0 Future GamesNT/YT ­­ ON Team Wins Losses 7 8 9 Team Wins Losses 8 9 10NL (Gushue)Team Wins 4Losses 1 9 10 11 ­­ ON NT/YT Manitoba (Stoughton) 4 0 NO ­­ NT/YT Manitoba (Stoughton) 5 0 ­­ NT/YT ­­ Manitoba (Stoughton) 5 0 NT/YT ­­ ON Alberta (Martin) 3 0 PE NL NS Alberta (Martin) 4 0 NL NS QCOntario (Howard)NL (Gushue) 44 1 1 ­­ ON NT/YT ­­ NL MB NL (Gushue) 3 1 ­­ AB ­­ NL (Gushue) 3 1 AB ­­ ONAlberta (Martin)Ontario (Howard) 44 1 1 ­­ NL MBNS QC ­­ Ontario (Howard) 3 1 ­­ QC ­­ Ontario (Howard) 3 1 QC ­­ NL Alberta (Martin) 4 1 NS QC ­­ Quebec (Gagné) 2 1 NB ON NO Saskatchewan (Laycock) 2 2 NS ­­ BCSaskatchewan (Laycock)Saskatchewan (Laycock) 22 3 3 ­­ BC PE ­­ BC PE Saskatchewan (Laycock) 2 2 ­­ NS ­­ Quebec (Gagné) 2 2 ON NO ABN.Ont (Jacobs)N.Ont (Jacobs) 22 3 3 QC NS QC­­ NS ­­ NT/YT (Koe) 2 2 NS ­­ MB NT/YT (Koe) 2 3 ­­ MB ­­ Nova Scotia (Adams) 2 3 AB NO ­­ N.Ont (Jacobs) 1 2 MB BC QC New Brunswick (Grattan) 2 3 ­­ PE ­­Nova Scotia (Adams)New Brunswick (Grattan) 22 3 3 PE ­­ BCAB NO ­­ British Columbia (Cotter) 1 3 ­­ NO ­­ British Columbia (Cotter) 1 3 NO ­­ SKNew Brunswick (Grattan)Quebec (Gagné) 22 3 3 NO AB PE­­ ­­ BC New Brunswick (Grattan) 1 3 QC ­­ PE N.Ont (Jacobs) 1 3 BC QC NS NT/YT (Koe) 2 3 MB ­­ NL Nova Scotia (Adams) 0 3 NT/YT SK AB Nova Scotia (Adams) 1 3 SK AB NOQuebec (Gagné)British Columbia (Cotter) 12 4 3 ­­ SK NBNO AB ­­ P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 0 4 AB ­­ NB P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 0 5 ­­ NB ­­ P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 0 5 NB ­­ SK NT/YT (Koe) 2 3 MB ­­ NL Draw Draw Draw Draw 7: 03/07 15:30 Draw 8: 03/07 20:30 Draw 9: 03/08 10:30 Draw 8: 03/07 20:30 Draw 9: 03/08 10:30 Draw 10: 03/08 15:30 Draw 9: 03/08 10:30 Draw 10: 03/08 15:30 Draw 11: 03/08 20:30 Times Times British Columbia (Cotter)Times 1 4 ­­ SK NB Canadian Curling Association Canadian Curling Association P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 0Canadian Curling 5 Association NB ­­ SK Attendance Draw 6: 3179 Total: 30574 Attendance Draw 7: 3142 Total: 33716 Attendance Draw 8: 3958 Total: 37674 Draw Scoring and Percentages Summary for Draw 6 Scoring and Percentages Summary for Draw 7 Draw 9: 03/08 10:30Scoring and Percentages Summary for Draw 8 Draw 10: 03/08 15:30 Draw 11: 03/08 20:30 Draw 6 Draw 7 Times Draw 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL B Saskatchewan (Laycock) 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 6 01:26 A P.E.I. (MacKenzie) *0 1 0 0 1 0 0 X X X 2 23:28 A Quebec (Gagné) 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 X X X 4 19:46 NL (Gushue) *1 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 7 10:24 Alberta (Martin) 2 0 2 1 0 3 1 X X X 9 23:28AttendanceOntario (Howard)Draw 8: 3958*2 0 3 0 3Total: 37674 0 4 X X X 12 23:40 SK #SH PTS PCT NL #SH PTS PCT PE #SH PTS PCT AB #SH PTS PCT QC #SH PTS PCT ON #SH PTS PCT 1 Dallan Muyres 20 78 98 1 Jamie Danbrook 20 57 71 1 Alex MacFadyen 14 52 93 1 12 45 94 1 Philippe Ménard 14 49 88 1 14 53 95 2 Brennen Jones 20 69 86 2 20 73 91 ­ 1 Dustin Eckstrand 2 6 75 2 Christian BouchardScoring and Percentages Summary for Draw 814 34 61 2 14 54 96 © COPYRIGHT 2009 CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 (S) 20 70 88 3 Mark Nichols 20 67 84 2 Mike Dillon 14 33 59 2 14 46 82 3 Robert Desjardins 14 36 64 3 Richard HartDraw 8 14 48 86 P. 1 / 7 4 19 54 71 4 Brad Gushue 20 74 93 3 Mike Gaudet 14 39 70 3 14 46 82 4 François Gagné 14 30 54 4 Glenn Howard 14 46 82 Team Totals 79 271 86 Team Totals 80 271 85 4 Eddie MacKenzie 14 27 48 4 Kevin Martin 14 48 86 Team Totals 156 2149 367 4Team Totals 5 656 7201 890 9 10 TOTAL Team Totals 56 151 67 Team Totals 56 191 85 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL A Quebec (Gagné) 0 11 2 0 3 4 2 5 6 0 7 8 1 9 10 0TOTAL X X X 4 19:46 C Ontario (Howard) 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 08:24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL Ontario (Howard)B N.Ont (Jacobs) *2 00 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 X 47 X08:40 X X 12 23:40 British Columbia (Cotter) *1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 01:35 B Quebec (Gagné) *0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 5 00:00 British Columbia (Cotter) *2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 5 02:32 ON #SH PTS PCT BC #SH PTS PCT New Brunswick (Grattan) 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 7 15:51 QC NO #SH PTS#SHPCTPTS PCTBC ON #SH PTS PCT #SH PTS PCT 1 Craig Savill 20 63 79 1 Rick Sawatsky 20 64 80 QC #SH PTS PCT NB #SH PTS PCT1 Philippe Ménard1 Scott Seabrook 20 7014 88 491 Rick Sawatsky 88 1 Craig Savill20 67 84 14 53 95 2 Brent Laing 20 73 91 2 Kevin Folk 20 59 74 1 Philippe Ménard 20 66 83 1 Peter Case 20 66 83 2 20 75 94 2 Kevin Folk 20 71 89 3 Richard Hart 20 73 91 3 Ken Maskiewich 20 70 88 2 Christian Bouchard 20 60 75 2 Steven Howard 20 50 632 Christian Bouchard3 E.J. Harnden 20 6014 75 343 Ken Maskiewich 61 2 Brent Laing20 54 68 14 54 96 4 Glenn Howard 20 75 94 4 Jim Cotter 20 61 76 3 Robert Desjardins 20 72 90 3 Charles Sullivan 20 58 733 Robert Desjardins4 Brad Jacobs 20 6714 84 364 Jim Cotter 64 3 Richard Hart19 56 74 14 48 86 Team Totals 80 284 89 Team Totals 80 254 79 4 François Gagné 19 41 54 4 James Grattan 19 72 95 Team Totals 80 272 85 Team Totals 79 248 78 Team Totals 79 239 76 Team Totals 79 246 784 François Gagné 14 30 54 4 Glenn Howard 14 46 82 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report Team Totals 561 2149 3 4 567 6 7 8Team Totals 9 10 TOTAL 56 201 90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL C Nova Scotia (Adams) 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 7 06:59 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 AVG C Manitoba (Stoughton) *2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 X 8 12:19 Saskatchewan (Laycock) *1 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 03:55 Leads N.Ont (Jacobs) 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 X 4 06:45 + Scott Howard ON ** ** ** ** 100 ** 100 NS #SH PTS PCT1 2SK 3 4 5 6#SH 7PTS PCT 8 9 10 TOTAL MB #SH PTS PCT NO #SH PTS PCT 1 Kelly Mittelstadt 20 71 89 1 Dallan Muyres 20 66 83 1 Ben Hebert AB ** 88 94 93 ** ** 92 B N.Ont (Jacobs) 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 X 7 08:40 2 Dallan Muyres SK 88 ** ** 81 91 98 89 1 Steve Gould 18 61 85 1 Scott Seabrook 18 57 79 2 Andrew Gibson 20 64 80 2 Brennen Jones 20 63 79 3 Philippe Ménard QC ** 72 98 92 ** ** 88 2 18 68 94 2 Ryan Harnden 18 48 67 British Columbia (Cotter)3 Paul Flemming 20 60 75*2 03 Steve Laycock (S) 1 0 2 020 0 66 0 83 0 X 5 02:32 + Andrew Symonds NL 88 ** ** ** ** ** 88 3 18 66 92 3 E.J. Harnden 18 51 71 4 Shawn Adams 20 68 85 4 Pat Simmons 20 63 79 4 Craig Savill ON 84 ** ** 93 93 79 86 4 Jeff Stoughton 17 54 79 4 Brad Jacobs 18 60 83 NO Team Totals #SH80 263PTS82 PCTTeam Totals BC 80 258 81 #SH PTS PCT 4 Alex MacFadyen PE 91 85 81 ** 86 ** 86 Team Totals 71 249 88 Team Totals 72 216 751 Scott Seabrook 20 70 88 1 Rick Sawatsky 20 67 84 6 Steve Gould MB 83 83 84 ** 86 ** 84 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL 6 Kelly Mittelstadt NS ** 85 73 93 ** ** 84 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL 2 Ryan HarndenD NL (Gushue) *1 202 1 75 0 0 94 2 0 32 XKevin Folk X 9 23:58 20 71 89 8 Marty Gavin NT/YT 71 85 90 ** 86 ** 83 D NT/YT (Koe) 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 X X X 2 29:273 E.J. HarndenAlberta (Martin) 020 0 0 60 0 2 75 0 2 03 XKen Maskiewich X 4 16:40 20 54 68 8 Rick Sawatsky BC 86 ** ** 96 74 80 83 Nova Scotia (Adams) *3 2 0 1 2 0 1 X X X 9 31:43 NL #SH PTS PCT AB #SH PTS PCT 10 Peter Case NB 70 78 83 ** 95 ** 82 NT/YT #SH PTS PCT NS #SH PTS PCT4 Brad Jacobs1 Jamie Danbrook 2016 52 67 81 841 Ben Hebert4 Jim Cotter16 62 97 19 56 74 10 Jamie Danbrook NL 90 ** ** 80 90 71 82 1 Marty Gavin 10 39 98 1 Kelly Mittelstadt 14 51 91 Team Totals2 Ryan Fry 8016 60272 94 852 Marc KennedyTeam Totals16 58 91 79 248 78 12 Scott Seabrook NO ** 86 78 77 ** ** 80 1 Colin Millar 4 11 69 ­ 3 Mark Nichols 16 57 89 3 John Morris 16 60 94 2 Brad Chorostkowski 14 40 71 2 Andrew Gibson 14 56 100 4 Brad Gushue 16 51 80 4 Kevin Martin 16 44 69 3 Tom Naugler 14 39 70 3 Paul Flemming 14 51 91 Team Totals 64 220 86 Team Totals 64 224 88 Seconds 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL 4 Jamie Koe 14 34 61 4 Shawn Adams 14 51 91 1 Marc Kennedy AB ** 96 89 100 ** ** 94 Ontario s Craig savill (left), and Brent Laing Team Totals 56 163 73 Team Totals 56 209 93C Nova Scotia (Adams) 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 7 06:59 2 Reid Carruthers MB 95 82 92 ** 96 ** 91 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report

© COPYRIGHT 2009 CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED3 Ryan Harnden NO ** 79 94 92 ** ** 89 © COPYRIGHT 2009 CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDP. 2 / 7 © COPYRIGHT 2009 CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Saskatchewan (Laycock)P. 2 / 8 Draw*1 10 2 3 3 0 4 1 5 6 0 7 0 8 1AVG 0 0 6 P.03:55 2 / 7 4 Ryan Fry NL 86 **TODAY ** 91 85 s GAmes 91 88 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report2:30 Leads + Brad Wood BC 88 ** ** ** ** ** 88 Ns vs. N. Ontario, NLNS vs. Ontario, Quebec#SH vs.PTS Alberta,PCT sask. vs.SK B.C. #SH PTS PCT Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AVG + Scott Howard ON ** ** ** ** 100 ** ** ** 100 5 Brennen Jones SK 74 ** ** 90 94 86 86 9:30 Leads 7:30 1 Kelly Mittelstadt1 Ben Hebert 20AB 71** 8988 94 931 Dallan Muyres** ** 94 97 93 20 66 83 5 Brent Laing ON 84 ** ** 89 77 91 86 Territories vs. manitoba, Alberta vs. Ns, P.e.I. vs. NB, Quebec+ Scott Howard vs. N. ONOntario **NB ** **vs. **B.C.,100 P.e.I.** ** vs.100 sask., Territories2 Dallan Muyres vs. NL,SK Ontario88 ** vs. ** manitoba81 91 98 ** 83 88 7 Andrew Gibson NS ** 74 72 86 ** ** 78 2 Andrew Gibson 20 64 80 2 Brennen Jones 20 63 79 1 Ben Hebert AB ** 88 94 93 ** ** 94 92 2 Craig Savill ON 84 ** ** 93 93 79 ** 95 88 7 Jamie Newson PE 75 ** ** ** 81 ** 78 2 Dallan Muyres SK 88 ** ** 81 91 98 ** 389Paul Flemming+ Andrew Symonds 20NL 6088 75** ** **3 Steve Laycock (S) ** ** ** ** 88 20 66 83 9 Kevin Folk BC 92 ** ** 70 78 74 77 + Andrew Symonds NL 88 ** ** ** ** ** ** 88 4 Philippe Ménard QC ** 72 98 92 ** ** 83 88 87 9 Mike Dillon PE 73 80 80 ** 70 ** 77 4 Shawn Adams 20 68 85 4 Pat Simmons 20 63 79 3 Alex MacFadyen PE 91 85 81 ** 86 ** 93 87 4 Alex MacFadyen PE 91 85 81 ** 86 ** 93 ** 87 9 Christian Bouchard QC ** 72 91 70 ** ** 77 4 Philippe Ménard QC ** 72 98 92 ** ** 83 86Team Totals6 Kelly Mittelstadt 80NS 263 **8285 73 93 Team Totals** ** 91 89 86 80 258 81 12 Brad Chorostkowski NT/YT 75 79 74 ** 72 ** 75 4 Craig Savill ON 84 ** ** 93 93 79 ** 86 7 Marty Gavin NT/YT 71 85 90 ** 86 ** 98 ** 85 13 Steven Howard NB 70 67 86 ** 72 ** 74 4 Kelly Mittelstadt NS ** 85 73 93 ** ** 91 86 8 Steve Gould MB 83 83 84 ** 86 ** 85 ** 84 7 Marty Gavin NT/YT 71 85 90 ** 86 ** 98 85 9 Rick Sawatsky BC 86 ** ** 96 74 80 ** 84 83 ** = did not play 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL + = player unranked due to insufficient games 8 Steve Gould MB 83 83 84 ** 86 ** 85 84 10 Peter Case NB 70 78 83 ** 95 ** 83 ** 82 9 Rick Sawatsky BC 86 ** ** 96 74 80 ** D83 NL (Gushue)10 Jamie Danbrook*1 NL2 190 0** 0 ** 80 2 90 0 71 ** 381 X 82 X 9 23:58 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) 10 Peter Case NB 70 78 83 ** 95 ** 83 82 Alberta (Martin)12 Scott Seabrook 0NO 0 0** 086 78 2 77 0** 2 ** 79 0 88 X 81 X 4 16:40 10 Jamie Danbrook NL 90 ** ** 80 90 71 ** 82 + Dustin Eckstrand AB ** ** ** ** ** ** 75 ** 75 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 AVG 12 Scott Seabrook NO ** 86 78 77 ** ** 79 80 + Colin Millar NT/YT ** ** ** ** ** ** 69 ** 69 Thirds NL #SH PTS PCT AB #SH PTS PCT + Dustin Eckstrand AB ** ** ** ** ** ** 75 75 1 Richard Hart ON 90 ** ** 99 89 91 92 + Colin Millar NT/YT ** ** ** ** ** ** 691 69 Jamie Danbrook 16 52 81 1 Ben Hebert 16 62 97 2 Jon Mead MB 96 88 89 ** 77 ** 88 Seconds 3 John Morris AB ** 82 90 75 ** ** 83 2 Ryan Fry1 Reid Carruthers 16MB 6095 94 82 92 **2 Marc Kennedy96 ** 94 ** 92 16 58 91 4 Ken Maskiewich BC 80 ** ** 70 88 88 82 Seconds 3 Mark Nichols2 Marc Kennedy 16AB 57** 8996 89 1003 John Morris** ** 82 91 91 16 60 94 5 Mark Nichols NL 88 ** ** 78 78 84 81 1 Reid Carruthers MB 95 82 92 ** 96 ** 94 92 3 Ryan Fry NL 86 ** ** 91 85 91 ** 94 89 6 Robert Desjardins QC ** 76 95 73 ** ** 80 1 Marc Kennedy AB ** 96 89 100 ** ** 824 92Brad Gushue+ Brad Wood 16BC 5188 80** ** **4 Kevin Martin ** ** ** ** 88 16 44 69 7 E.J. Harnden NO ** 68 76 84 ** ** 77 3 Ryan Fry NL 86 ** ** 91 85 91 ** 88Team Totals4 Brent Laing 64ON 220 8486** ** 89Team Totals 77 91 ** 96 87 64 224 88 8 Paul Flemming NS ** 64 77 86 ** ** 76 + Brad Wood BC 88 ** ** ** ** ** ** 88 5 Ryan Harnden NO ** 79 94 92 ** ** 67 94 86 9 Charles Sullivan NB 70 63 85 ** 81 ** 75 4 Brennen Jones SK 74 ** ** 90 94 86 ** 86 6 Brennen Jones SK 74 ** ** 90 94 86 ** 79 84 9 Steve Laycock (S) SK 63 ** ** 83 66 88 75 4 Brent Laing ON 84 ** ** 89 77 91 ** 86 7 Andrew Gibson NS ** 74 72 86 ** ** 100 80 82 11 Tom Naugler NT/YT 71 65 78 ** 77 ** 73 6 Ryan Harnden NO ** 79 94 92 ** ** 67 84 8 Kevin FolkPositional Cumulative Percentages ReportBC 92 ** ** 70 78 74 ** 89 80 12 Mike Gaudet PE 75 68 72 ** 70 ** 71 7 Andrew Gibson NS ** 74 72 86 ** ** 100 82 + Jamie Newson PE 75 ** ** ** 81 ** ** ** 78 + Jamie Newson PE 75 ** ** ** 81 ** ** 78 9 Brad Chorostkowski NT/YT Draw75 79 741** 272 ** 371 ** 474 5 6 7 8 AVG 8 Kevin Folk BC 92 ** ** 70 78 74 ** 77 9 Christian Bouchard QC ** 72 91 70 ** ** 75 61 74 Skips 9 Christian Bouchard QC ** 72 91 70 ** ** 75 76 Leads11 Mike Dillon PE 73 80 80 ** 70 ** 59 ** 73 1 Jeff Stoughton MB 95 90 89 ** 82 ** 89 10 Brad Chorostkowski NT/YT 75 79 74 ** 72 ** 71 74 12 Steven Howard NB 70 67 86 ** 72 ** 63 ** 72 2 Glenn Howard ON 83 ** ** 79 95 94 87 + Scott Howard ON ** ** ** ** 100 ** ** ** 100 11 Mike Dillon PE 73 80 80 ** 70 ** 59 73 3 François Gagné QC ** 85 81 81 ** ** 82 12 Steven Howard NB 70 67 86 ** 72 ** 63 721 Ben Hebert** = did not play AB ** 88 94 93 ** ** 94 97 93 4 Brad Jacobs NO ** 72 86 83 ** ** 81 + = player unranked due to insufficient games 5 Brad Gushue NL 88 ** ** 81 62 93 80 2 Dallan Muyres SK 88 ** ** 81 91 98 ** 83 88 ** = did not play 5 Kevin Martin AB ** 89 75 75 ** ** 80 + = player unranked due to insufficient games 2 Craig Savill Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.)ON 84 ** ** 93 93 79 ** 95 88 7 Jamie Koe NT/YT 82 89 57 ** 80 ** 77 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AVG 7 Pat Simmons SK 83 ** ** 84 69 71 77 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) + Andrew Symonds NL 88 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** 88 Thirds 9 James Grattan NB 84 69 78 ** 72 ** 76 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AVG4 Philippe Ménard1 Richard Hart ON QC 90 ** **** 9972 89 91 98** 9286 91** ** 83 88 87 10 Jim Cotter BC 68 ** ** 68 82 76 74 Thirds 2 Jon Mead MB 96 88 89 ** 77 ** 92 ** 88 11 Shawn Adams NS ** 66 77 68 ** ** 70 4 Alex MacFadyen PE 91 85 81 ** 86 ** 93 ** 87 1 Richard Hart ON 90 ** ** 99 89 91 ** 92 3 John Morris AB ** 82 90 75 ** ** 82 94 85 12 Eddie MacKenzie PE 48 78 67 ** 63 ** 65 2 Jon Mead MB 96 88 89 ** 77 ** 92 886 Kelly Mittelstadt4 Mark Nichols NL NS 88 ** **** 7885 78 84 73** 9389 83** ** 91 89 86 3 Robert Desjardins QC ** 76 95 73 ** ** 90 83 5 Robert Desjardins QC ** 76 95 73 ** ** 90 64 80 ** = did not play 7 Marty Gavin NT/YT 71 85 90 ** 86 ** 98 ** 85 + = player unranked due to insufficient games 3 John Morris AB ** 82 90 75 ** ** 82 83 6 Ken Maskiewich BC 80 ** ** 70 88 88 ** 68 79 5 Ken Maskiewich BC 80 ** ** 70 88 88 ** 828 Steve Gould7 Paul Flemming NS MB ** 64 7783 86 83** 84 ** 91 75** 7886 ** 85 ** 84 Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) 6 Mark Nichols NL 88 ** ** 78 78 84 ** 819 Rick Sawatsky8 Steve Laycock (S) SK BC 63 **86 ** 83** 66 88 ** ** 9683 77 74 80 ** 84 83 7 Paul Flemming NS ** 64 77 86 ** ** 91 79 9 Charles Sullivan NB 70 63 85 ** 81 ** 73 ** 75 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 AVG 8 Charles Sullivan NB 70 63 85 ** 81 ** 7310 75 Peter Case9 E.J. Harnden NO NB ** 68 7670 84 78** 83 ** 71 75** 7595 ** 83 ** 82 Teams 8 Steve Laycock (S) SK 63 ** ** 83 66 88 ** 75 11 Tom Naugler NT/YT 71 65 78 ** 77 ** 70 ** 72 1 Ontario (Howard) 85 ** ** 90 89 89 88 10 Jamie Danbrook NL 90 ** ** 80 90 71 ** 81 82 8 E.J. Harnden NO ** 68 76 84 ** ** 71 75 12 Mike Gaudet PE 75 68 72 ** 70 ** 70 ** 71 1 Manitoba (Stoughton) 93 86 89 ** 85 ** 88 11 Tom Naugler NT/YT 71 65 78 ** 77 ** 7012 72 Scott Seabrook NO ** 86 78 77 ** ** 79 88 81 3 Alberta (Martin) ** 89 87 86 ** ** 87 12 Mike Gaudet PE 75 68 72 ** 70 ** 70 71 4 NL (Gushue) 88 ** ** 82 79 85 83 + Dustin EckstrandSkips AB ** ** ** ** ** ** 75 ** 75 5 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 77 ** ** 84 80 86 82 + Colin Millar1 Glenn Howard ON NT/YT83 ** ****79 ** 95 94 **** 82 ** 87 ** ** 69 ** 69 5 N.Ont (Jacobs) ** 76 83 84 ** ** 82 Skips 1 Jeff Stoughton MB 95 90 89 ** 82 ** 79 ** 87 5 Quebec (Gagné) ** 76 91 79 ** ** 82 1 Jeff Stoughton MB 95 90 89 ** 82 ** 79 87 3 Brad Jacobs NO ** 72 86 83 ** ** 83 84 82 8 British Columbia (Cotter) 81 ** ** 76 80 79 79 1 Glenn Howard ON 83 ** ** 79 95 94 ** 87 4 Brad Gushue NL 88 ** ** 81 62 93 ** 80 80 9 NT/YT (Koe) 75 79 75 ** 79 ** 77 3 Brad Jacobs NO ** 72 86 83 ** ** 83 81 Seconds5 James Grattan NB 84 69 78 ** 72 ** 95 ** 79 9 New Brunswick (Grattan) 73 69 83 ** 80 ** 77 3 Kevin Martin AB ** 89 75 75 ** ** 86 81 5 Kevin Martin AB ** 89 75 75 ** ** 86 69 79 9 Nova Scotia (Adams) ** 72 75 84 ** ** 77 5 Brad Gushue NL 88 ** ** 81 62 93 ** 801 Reid Carruthers7 Pat Simmons SK MB 83 **95 ** 84 82 69 71 92 ** 79** 7896 ** 94 ** 92 12 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 72 78 75 ** 73 ** 75 6 James Grattan NB 84 69 78 ** 72 ** 95 792 Marc Kennedy8 Shawn Adams NS AB ** 66 77** 6896** 89 ** 91100 85 77** ** 82 91 91 7 Pat Simmons SK 83 ** ** 84 69 71 ** 77 9 Jamie Koe NT/YT 82 89 57 ** 80 ** 61 ** 74 ** = did not play 8 François Gagné QC ** 85 81 81 ** ** 54 753 Ryan Fry9 Jim Cotter BC NL 68 **86 ** 68** 82 76 ** ** 9174 74 85 91 ** 94 89 + = player unranked due to insufficient games 8 Shawn Adams NS ** 66 77 68 ** ** 91 75+ Brad Wood11 François Gagné QCBC ** 85 8188 81 **** ** **54 54 ** 72 ** ** ** ** 88 10 Jamie Koe NT/YT 82 89 57 ** 80 ** 61 74 12 Eddie MacKenzie PE 48 78 67 ** 63 ** 48 ** 62 Team Win/Loss Grid After 6 Draws 10 Jim Cotter BC 68 ** ** 68 82 76 ** 744 Brent Laing ON 84 ** ** 89 77 91 ** 96 87 ** = did not play PE NS NL NB QC ON NO MB SK AB BC NT/YT 12 Eddie MacKenzie PE 48 78 67 ** 63 ** 48 625 Ryan Harnden NO ** 79 94 92 ** ** 67 94 86 + = player unranked due to insufficient games PE **L*L**L***L ** = did not play 6 Brennen Jones SK 74 ** ** 90 94 86 ** 79 84 + = player unranked due to insufficient games Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) NS ****LL*L**** 7 Andrew Gibson NS ** 74 72 86 ** ** 100 80 82 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AVG Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) NL W*****W*W*L* 8 Kevin FolkTeams BC 92 ** ** 70 78 74 ** 89 80 Draw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AVG + Jamie Newson1 Ontario (Howard) PE85 ** ** 7590 89** 89 **** 90 ** 8881 ** ** ** 78 NB *****W*L*L*L Teams 1 Manitoba (Stoughton) 93 86 89 ** 85 ** 88 ** 88 9 Brad Chorostkowski NT/YT 75 79 74 ** 72 ** 71 ** 74 QC WW******L*** 1 Manitoba (Stoughton) 93 86 89 ** 85 ** 88 88 3 Alberta (Martin) ** 89 87 86 ** ** 85 88 87 1 Ontario (Howard) 85 ** ** 90 89 89 ** 88 9 Christian Bouchard4 NL (Gushue) QC88 ** ** 82** 7972 85 91** 86 70 84 ** ** 75 61 74 ON *W*L****W*W* 3 Alberta (Martin) ** 89 87 86 ** ** 85 87 5 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 77 ** ** 84 80 86 ** 81 82 4 NL (Gushue) 88 ** ** 82 79 85 ** 83 11 Mike Dillon6 N.Ont (Jacobs) PE ** 76 8373 84 80** ** 8075 85** 8170 ** 59 ** 73 NO **L******L*W 5 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 77 ** ** 84 80 86 ** 82 12 Steven Howard6 Nova Scotia (Adams) NB ** 72 7570 84 67** ** 8693 82** 8172 ** 63 ** 72 MB WW*W******W* 6 Nova Scotia (Adams) ** 72 75 84 ** ** 93 81 8 British Columbia (Cotter) 81 ** ** 76 80 79 ** 78 79 7 N.Ont (Jacobs) ** 76 83 84 ** ** 75 80 9 Quebec (Gagné) ** 76 91 79 ** ** 76 67 78 SK **L*WL*****W 7 Quebec (Gagné) ** 76 91 79 ** ** 76 80 ** = did not play10 New Brunswick (Grattan) 73 69 83 ** 80 ** 78 ** 77 AB ***W**W***W * 9 British Columbia (Cotter) 81 ** ** 76 80 79 ** 79 + = player unranked due to insufficient games11 NT/YT (Koe) 75 79 75 ** 79 ** 73 ** 76 10 New Brunswick (Grattan) 73 69 83 ** 80 ** 78 77 12 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 72 78 75 ** 73 ** 67 ** 73 BC **W**L*L*L** 11 NT/YT (Koe) 75 79 75 ** 79 ** 73 76 12 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 72 78 75 ** 73 ** 67 73 ** = did not playPositional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.) NT/YT W* * W**L*L*** + = player unranked due to insufficient games ** = did not play Game Scores by Draw + = player unranked due to insufficient games Team Win/Loss Grid After 8 DrawsDraw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AVG Draw A B C D Thirds Team Win/Loss Grid After 7 Draws PE NS NL NB QC ON NO MB SK AB BC NT/YT 1 * SK 6 NB 5 * NL 12 * MB 10 1 Richard Hart ON 90 ** ** 99 89 91 ** 86 91 PE **L*L**L*L*L NT/YT 4 * ON 4 PE 1 BC 4 PE NS NL NB QC ON NO MB SK AB BC NT/YT2 Jon Mead MB 96 88 89 ** 77 ** 92 ** 88 NS ****LL*LW**W 2 MB 9 * NS 4 NO 2 PE 6 PE **L*L**L*L*L * NB 4 QC 10 * AB 6 * NT/YT 8 3 John Morris AB ** 82 90 75 ** ** 82 94 85 NL W*****W*WWL* NS ****LL*L***W 3 * QC 10 NT/YT 8 NS 3 * AB 8 4 Mark Nichols NL 88 ** ** 78 78 84 ** 89 83 NB ****WW*L*L*L PE 3 * NO 11 * MB 8 NB 6 NL W*****W*W* L*5 Robert Desjardins QC ** 76 95 73 ** ** 90 64 80 4 * ON 7 BC 2 SK 8 NO 5 QC WW*L*L**L*** NB ****WW*L*L*L6 Ken Maskiewich BC 80 ** ** 70 88 88 ** 68 79 NS 4 * AB 8 * QC 7 * NL 7 ON *W*LW***W*W* WW*L****L*** 5 BC 6 PE 4 NB 7 * ON 10 QC 7 Paul Flemming NS ** 64 77 86 ** ** 91 75 78 NO **L****L*LWW * NL 5 * MB 9 * NT/YT 8 SK 3 ON *W*L****W*W*8 Steve Laycock (S) SK 63 ** ** 83 66 88 ** 83 77 6 SK 6 ON 7 MB WW*W**W***W* NO **L****L*L*W9 Charles Sullivan NB 70 63 85 ** 81 ** 73 ** 75 * NL 7 * BC 5 SK *LL*WL*****W 7 PE QC MB NT/YT MB WW*W**W***W*9 E.J. Harnden NO ** 68 76 84 ** ** 71 75 75 AB NB NO NS AB W*LW**W* **W* SK **L*WL*****W11 Tom Naugler NT/YT 71 65 78 ** 77 ** 70 ** 72 QC NO NS NL 8 12 Mike GaudetBC **W**LLL*L**PE 75 68 72 ** 70 ** 70 ** 71 ON BC SK AB AB W**W**W***W* NT/YT WL*W**L*L*** 9 NT/YT AB PE QC BC **W**L*L*L** MB NS NB NO NT/YT WL * W**L*L*** Game Scores by Draw 10 NS NL QC SK Skips Draw A B C D NO ON AB BC Game Scores by Draw 1 Glenn Howard ON 83 ** ** 79 95 94 ** 82 87 1 * SK 6 NB 5 * NL 12 * MB 10 11 NB PE NT/YT ON Draw A B C D 1 Jeff Stoughton MB 95 90 89 ** 82 ** 79 ** 87 BC SK NL MB NT/YT 4 * ON 4 PE 1 BC 4 * SK 6 NB 5 * NL 12 * MB 10 3 Brad Jacobs NO ** 72 86 83 ** ** 83 84 82 12 AB BC NO NS 1 2 MB 9 * NS 4 NO 2 PE 6 SK QC ON NL NT/YT 4 * ON 4 PE 1 BC 4 4 Brad Gushue * NB 4NL QC 10 88 * AB **6 *** NT/YT818 62 93 ** 80 80 MB 9 * NS 4 NO 2 PE 6 13 ON NB SK BC 2 5 James Grattan3 * QC 10 NBNT/YT 8 84NS 693 78 * AB** 8 72 ** 95 ** 79 * NB 4 QC 10 * AB 6 * NT/YT 8 PE NL MB NT/YT PE 3 * NO 11 * MB 8 NB 6 3 * QC 10 NT/YT 8 NS 3 * AB 8 5 Kevin Martin AB ** 89 75 75 ** ** 86 69 79 14 NT/YT MB NB NO 4 * ON 7 BC 2 SK 8 NO 5 PE 3 * NO 11 * MB 8 NB 6 QC AB NS PE 7 Pat Simmons NS 4 SK * AB 8 83* QC **7 ** * NL847 69 71 ** 79 78 4 * ON 7 BC 2 SK 8 NO 5 15 NL ON BC NB 8 Shawn Adams5 BC 6 NS PE 4 ** NB667 77* ON 68 10 ** ** 91 85 77 NS 4 * AB 8 * QC 7 * NL 7 MB NT/YT PE SK * NL 5 * MB 9 * NT/YT 8 SK 3 5 BC 6 PE 4 NB 7 * ON 10 9 Jamie Koe NT/YT 82 89 57 ** 80 ** 61 ** 74 16 NO NS AB MB 6 SK 6 ON 7 * NL 5 * MB 9 * NT/YT 8 SK 3 NB PE NT/YT QC 9 Jim Cotter BC * NL 7 68* BC **5 ** 68 82 76 ** 74 74 6 SK 6 ON 7 17 BC SK NL AB 11 François Gagné7 * PE 2 QC * QC 5 ** * MB858 81NT/YT 81 2 ** ** 54 54 72 * NL 7 * BC 5 AB 9 NB 7 NO 4 * NS 9 NS NO QC ON 12 Eddie MacKenzie PE 48 78 67 ** 63 ** 48 ** 62 7 * PE 2 * QC 5 * MB 8 NT/YT 2 8 QC 4 NO 7 NS 7 * NL 9 AB 9 NB 7 NO 4 * NS 9 * ON 12 * BC 5 * SK 6 AB 4 8 QC NO NS NL ** = did not play9 NT/YT AB PE QC ON BC SK AB + = player unranked due to insufficient gamesMB NS NB NO 9 NT/YT AB PE QC 10 NS NL QC SK MB NS NB NO Positional Cumulative Percentages Report (cont.)NO ON AB BC 10 NS NL QC SK 11 NB PE NT/YT ON NO ON AB BC BC DrawSK 1 2NL 3 4MB 5 6 7 8 AVG 11 NB PE NT/YT ON 12 AB BC NO NS BC SK NL MB Teams SK QC ON NL 12 AB BC NO NS 1 Ontario (Howard)13 ON NB 85 **SK ** 90BC 89 89 ** 90 88 SK QC ON NL 1 Manitoba (Stoughton)PE NL 93 86MB 89 NT/YT** 85 ** 88 ** 88 13 ON NB SK BC 3 Alberta (Martin)14 NT/YT MB ** 89NB 87 86NO ** ** 85 88 87 PE NL MB NT/YT QC AB NS PE 14 NT/YT MB NB NO 4 NL (Gushue)15 NL ON 88 **BC ** 82NB 79 85 ** 86 84 QC AB NS PE 5 Saskatchewan (Laycock)MB NT/YT 77 **PE ** 84SK 80 86 ** 81 82 15 NL ON BC NB 6 N.Ont (Jacobs)16 NO NS ** 76AB 83 84MB ** ** 75 85 81 MB NT/YT PE SK NB PE NT/YT QC 16 NO NS AB MB 6 Nova Scotia (Adams)17 BC SK ** 72NL 75 84 AB ** ** 93 82 81 NB PE NT/YT QC 8 British Columbia (Cotter)NS NO 81 **QC ** 76ON 80 79 ** 78 79 17 BC SK NL AB NS NO QC ON 9 Quebec (Gagné) ** 76 91 79 ** ** 76 67 78 10 New Brunswick (Grattan) 73 69 83 ** 80 ** 78 ** 77 11 NT/YT (Koe) 75 79 75 ** 79 ** 73 ** 76 12 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 72 78 75 ** 73 ** 67 ** 73

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1 * SK 6 NB 5 * NL 12 * MB 10 NT/YT 4 * ON 4 PE 1 BC 4 2 MB 9 * NS 4 NO 2 PE 6 * NB 4 QC 10 * AB 6 * NT/YT 8 3 * QC 10 NT/YT 8 NS 3 * AB 8 PE 3 * NO 11 * MB 8 NB 6 4 * ON 7 BC 2 SK 8 NO 5 NS 4 * AB 8 * QC 7 * NL 7 5 BC 6 PE 4 NB 7 * ON 10 * NL 5 * MB 9 * NT/YT 8 SK 3 6 SK 6 ON 7 * NL 7 * BC 5 7 * PE 2 * QC 5 * MB 8 NT/YT 2 AB 9 NB 7 NO 4 * NS 9 8 QC 4 NO 7 NS 7 * NL 9 * ON 12 * BC 5 * SK 6 AB 4 9 NT/YT AB PE QC MB NS NB NO 10 NS NL QC SK NO ON AB BC 11 NB PE NT/YT ON BC SK NL MB 12 AB BC NO NS SK QC ON NL 13 ON NB SK BC PE NL MB NT/YT 14 NT/YT MB NB NO QC AB NS PE 15 NL ON BC NB MB NT/YT PE SK 16 NO NS AB MB NB PE NT/YT QC 17 BC SK NL AB NS NO QC ON Page 6 Tankard Times ROAD TO THE BRIER• Nova Scotia Curlers pay tribute to Peter MacPhee Tankard Times Staff “We were cheering for Stevie and the Dacey and was part of the 2004 Brier cham- guys all week long,” Adams said of the pionship team. hawn Adams, who skipped a team Ogden team, which beat him 8-5 in the fi rst Ogden, a former mixed kingpin, to the Tim Hortons Brier fi nal game for both teams. had no expectations of playing in the Brier Sbefore losing to in “Stevie played great. Peter was my idol for the fi rst time in 28 years. 2005, is a popular guy around Halifax. growing up. Peter’s record was out there. “I thought we played pretty good today,” He’s the area Labatt beer rep, you under- He was such a nice guy and he helped me a said Ogden, who earned a bye to the fi nal stand. lot with my curling career,” said Adams, the after his win over Fitzner-LeBlanc. “Shawn But Adams was guilty of trampling all 1994 Canadian junior men’s champion. had a great game. He made some great over a fairy tale in winning his fourth Nova Adams said he knew his team had a shots. Full marks to them. They are a great Scotia Tankard title last month at Dart- chance to contend. team and they’ll be great representatives (at mouth. “This year was different,” he said. “We the Brier). Adams and teammates Paul Flemming, either curled really well or really badly. We “We just stayed in the moment. Billy just Andrew Gibson and Kelly Mittelstadt got knew, even after we lost our fi rst one, that did a super job for us. The kid deserves a lot hot at the right time to beat Halifax May- we had it in us. of credit.” fl ower veteran Steve Ogden 7-5 in the fi nal “We just ground it out. This is seven MacPhee handled his emotions all week, of the Molson Tankard provincial men’s or eight games in three days. We were but cracked a little after the fi nal game. His curling championship. exhausted. father’s funeral was held the day before the The decision ended a Cinderella run for “People say you get to one Brier and Tankard opening ceremonies. the grizzled Ogden, a 1983 Tankard winner. Peter MacPhee you’ll be satisfi ed, but once you get to one, “It was tough, but he was here with us,” Ogden’ team was faced with overcoming you want to get to as many as you can. Ogden said. the unexpected loss of third Peter MacPhee, tenders, including defending champion Ian “It’s been a long six years for us, and Adams made a soft tap for a deuce in the a six-time Brier competitor who died of a Fitzner-LeBlanc of Halifax 10-5 in the Page we’ve been wanting to get back.” eighth end of the fi nal for a 6-4 lead. Ogden heart attack on Jan. 26 during the provincial One-Two playoff game. The 36-year-old Adams won fi ve straight then needed to draw against three in the Masters competition in Middleton. Peter MacPhee’s presence at the Dart- games, all sudden-death, after a 3-2 start. ninth for a single point. And he made the Instead of withdrawing from the Tan- mouth club he called home was every- It’s the fi fth Brier appearance for Flem- 10th end interesting until he came up short kard, Ogden added MacPhee’s son, Billy, where. Players on all teams wore ribbons ming, who also was part of the 2005 Adams attempting a freeze in the four-foot with his to the lineup. Although the two had never in his memory and Sunday’s fi nalists were team. Mittelstadt, another member of the last throw and Adams didn’t require his last played together before and MacPhee was greeted with MacPhee’s favourite drink — 2005 squad and a former junior champ out rock. not curling this season, the two connected rum and cola — when they left the ice after of Alberta, will go to his second Brier. immediately and took down a series of con- the game. Gibson won four Tankards with Mark Continued on Page 11

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Today at 11:00 pm Ever dreamed of singing in a rock band in front of a packed crowd? Well, tonight’s the night your dreams can all come true. Rockstar Live in Keith’s Patch is your chance to be the biggest star of the night! Rockstar Live is a combination of karaoke and a live band experience. Now’s the time to show everyone those special talents you’ve been hiding for years. Stand up at the mic and choose your favourites from a menu of over 300 songs, spanning five decades of music – backed by the sounds of a talented band.

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Today at 5:45 pm Gerry Finn is a guitarist/songwriter who has played with some of the heaviest names on the Canadian music scene over the past two decades – including Helix, David Usher and Brian Byrne. Tonight, he’ll perform in Keith’s Patch in an acoustic On Monday, Alf Childs III and Fred Coulson of Thunder Bay took the set with a special guest on vocals. first $60 daily prize in the Cool Curling competition. Today, another 32 In an illustrious career that has taken him around the globe, Finn has been the teams take to the tables in Keith’s Patch for the second round of play with recipient of multiple gold and platinum albums, a SOCAN #1 award and several their sights set on earning the second spot in Sunday’s championship Juno nominations. playdowns. You can get a piece of the action by signing up for free in the Patch. The Cool Curling champions will take home $300 in cash with the second place team winning $150 and $130 awarded for a third place finish.

Wednesday, March 9 Enjoy the excitement of championship Keith’s Patch curling live… with the expert analysis of For complete entertainment schedule the TSN commentators. Coverage of all please visit Gerry Finn and Guest – 5:45 pm Brier draws will be available on 89.9 FM. Superfreak – 11:00 pm Just bring your portable radio and tune in to the broadcast.

Complimentary shuttle bus service is available daily to transport fans between the John Labatt Centre and the London Convention Centre. Shuttles will leave Take a each venue every half hour between the hours of 8:30 am and 10:45 pm daily and 11:00 am and 10:45 pm on Championship weekend. Pick up locations are outside Gate One on Talbot Street at the John Labatt Centre and the front doors Free Ride of the London Convention Centre. Full schedules are posted at both departure points and online at seasonofchampions.ca Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Page 9

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Come out and meet your favourite curlers in the Purple Heart Lounge. Team Autograph sessions bring you face-to-face with the players from the 12 teams competing at the Tim Hortons Brier. autograph Today 12:45 pm Northwest Territories/Yukon 6:30 pm Quebec & Nova Scotia Wednesday, March 9 12:45 pmup Northern close Ontario sessions 6:30 pmand Ontario Thursday, March 10 12:45 pm Newfoundland/Labrador 6:30 pm p Princeersonal Edward Island Saturday, March 12 6:00 pm All teams – in Keith’s Patch

school autograph program A full menu of fine food is available to satisfy junior the appetites of Briersessions fans – ranging from The Canadian Curling Hall of Fame has prepared a special light snacks to full course meals – in Keith’s exhibit for display during the Brier. Drop by the level 100 concourse Patch and the Purple Heart Lounge. Light of the John Labatt Centre to view historic photos, films and snacks and quick service foods are featured stars memorabilia from one of Canada’s most prestigious events. Plus, in the Patch while the Purple Heart Lounge is every day at noon until Friday, you can meet some of Ontario’s past best suited for those looking for a full meal: school up close Brier champions. Today’s Lunch Special (11:00 am - 2:30 pm) and Today – 12:00 pm , Paul Savage, , Hot Pastrami Sandwich - $6.75 program personal , Pat Perroud – members of Today’sjunior Hot Entree Buffet (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm) the 1983 & 1990 championship teams Cheese Cannelloni with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Three Cheese Topping andstars Garlic Bread - $13.00 50/50 Ed Werenich was the Ontario firefighter known simply as the up close “Wrench” in curling circles. In 1983 and 1990, he played his way For complete menus go online to andautograph greatto Brier championships.tastes Renowned for his quick wit and colourful draws comments, Werenich will be in the Purple Heart Lounge today of the personal at 5:45 pm for the Up Close and Personal interview – with sessions teammatespatch Paul Savage, John Kawaja, Neil Harrison and Pat Perroud. All times are approximate for Team Autographs, Hall of Fame and Up Close and Personal. 50/50 Former Champions attending are subject to change. Wednesday – 5:45 pm 1987 and 1993 Brier champions draws great tastes of the Twenty-four youngschool curlers from $14,194.50 Today’s London and the surrounding area patch autograph were selected through a random and counting… draw for the Juniorprogra Stars program. m You can be a big winner at the Brier! junior Two will be introduced as honourary 50/50 draws will be held throughout the sessionsmembers of each of the Brier teams event. The prize is awarded following each in special pre-game ceremonies: draw and previous day’s winners will be stars featured daily in the Party Line. William Buss and Hannah Hughes with Team Nova Scotia in the John Labatt Centre before the Monday afternoon draw. The winners are: Draw 5 Chris Christensen – $2,070.00 2:30 pm Draw 7:30 pm Draw Ilderton, Ontario Draw 6 Marita Kersten – $690.00 Team Saskatchewan Teamschool Northwest Territories/Yukon Port Perry, Ontario Michael Fraser50/50 Sarnia Golf and Curling Club Curtis Easter Highland Country Club Draw 7 Hugh Love – $1,350.00 junior Ross Lindsaydraws Ilderton Curling Clubgreat tastes Karimaprogra Hassan Ilderton Curlingm Club Atwood, Ontario stars of the patch

50/50 draws great tastes of the patch Page 10 Tankard Times Brier Bob is curling’s travellin’ man e’s done it before Chances are you’ll see the it again for Ontario,” chuck- and, God will- friendly octogenarian seated led the Assiniboia Curling Hing, with Norma’s high behind press row at the Clubber who has skipped blessing, he’ll do it for John Labatt Centre, decked for over a half-century. many years to come. out in his Saskatchewan- He’s pulling for Sas- That’s Bobby Corman, green baseball jacket. It katchewan, but wants to the pride of Assiniboia, comes complete with stitch- see good curling on all the Sask., standing up dur- ing referencing the Brier sheets, throughout the week. ing the action of Sunday sites he’s visited over the And when things get settled afternoon’s Brier draw and years. next Sunday night at Lon- gaining the attention of the His first was in 1955, don’s John Labatt Centre, thousands gathered like when he made the trip to he only has one wish. some Bible-belt pontificator. Regina to cheer on Avon- “I just hope whoever is “We got the go, we got Rory Munro lea’s famous Campbell clan out there makes his last the get; we got the team Tankard Times to Saskatchewan’s first Brier shot and don’t miss it. I’ve that’s got the pep. The Guest Columnist victory. Corman reminded skipped for 50 years and I go…, the get…, the team…, me that Garnet, Don, Sam know what it’s like to miss the pep…, Saskatchewan, “We had it then because and Dude finished with your last shot of the year. Saskatchewan, yep,yep, yep on March 3, our actual anni- a perfect record, one win It’s tough because you’ve . . .” versary, I headed here. Out better than Manitoba’s Roy got to live with that all sum- There was just an instant of 60 years, my wife tells Forsyth. mer long.” of silence before the crowd me I’ve been home for 17.” He likes the chances And then there’s Norma. erupted with a thunderous Bobby’s wife Norma, for the Laycock-Simmons What does she wish for who is 86, gives her bless- Bob Corman: Saskatchewan s No. 1 Brier fan. round of applause as much ing to her husband’s peripa- combination, but conceded when he returns from one of for the man’s chutzpah as tetic ways. that this collection of com- off with early-schedule I’ve figured, no matter his many curling junkets? for the cheer itself. “I married an older petitive curlers is one of the wins over teams from the where you travel, is to go “A bag of licorice” said The 2011 Tim Hortons woman so we’d get the Old best in years. Northwest Territories/Yukon with the flow. It don’t mat- Corman. Brier marks the 36th time Age Pension earlier,” quips “I know the boys from and Quebec, before falling ter where you go, if you’re “That’s her favourite gift that 82-year-old Brier Bob- Corman. “That way there’d the Saskatchewan team real back to earth with losses to nice, people are nice. I’ve that I can bring her.” byhas travelled to Canada’s be money to spend frivo- good. Ontario and Newfoundland. got great friends here in Thirty-six Briers, thirty national men’s champion- lously.” “They’ve started out In addition to his numer- Ontario.” trips to the world curling ship. His good wife did not Asked if he had been pretty good, but this is more ous Briers, Corman has One of those friends is championships and a wife make the trip. spending his share here in than a three-team field. been to 30 world champion- Glenn Howard, whose team who is happy with the gift “On Saturday, February London, he said, “Oh yeah, It could be as much as a ships, many of them across he also honoured with his of a bag of licorice. 26, we celebrated our 60th but so far my money’s hold- six-team field, if you know the pond. cheer, later in the afternoon. You’d have to say Bobby wedding anniversary,” says ing out real good”. what I mean.” “I’ve been overseas 14 “I wanted to make Glenn married the right girl some Bobby. Saskatchewan started times and the main thing feel good out there, so I said 60 years ago. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Page 11

Nova Scotia and Brent MacDougall of Haliufax. And at THERE’S NOTHING LIKE Continued from Page 6 0-3 were Doug MacKenzie of Halifax and Aaron Sweeney of Yarmouth. COMING HOME Adams beat Fitzner-LeBlanc 7-5 in the Nova Scotia players voted in favour of a COMFORTABLY recommendation to alter next year’s cham- semi-fi nal. Official Bronze Sponsor Fitzner-LeBlanc won the A section of the pionship from a 16-team modifi ed triple- of the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier triple with a 6-3 win over Ken Myers of knockout format to an eight-team round- Halifax. Ogden took the B group with a 9-4 robin. It will need to be ratifi ed by the Nova Friends of the Brier conquest of Truro’s Craig Burgess. In C, Scotia Curling Association in the spring. Adams advanced to the fi nal four with a 4-3 Peter Ross MacPhee, 64, was employed Hayman Construction Inc. win over Mike Robinson of Bridgewater for 30 years with Bell Aliant. After retire- ment he worked several years with Roger Highland Country Club while Burgess was eliminating Dacey 9-7. Jet Ice Ltd Adams then kayoed Burgess 6-5 in the Surette at Golf Central in corporate sales. Page Three-Four joust. He excelled in hockey, baseball, football, Siskinds LLP Trailing Adams’s (8-2), Ogden (6-2) and provincial senior softball and curling. In ad- Spectrum Communications Ltd Fitzner-LeBlanc (4-2), Burgess was 5-2, dition to six Briers, he played in a national The Power Station Dacey 4-3, Myers, Robinson and Mark junior two national seniors championship. 519.681.2450 • www.RoyInch.com Robar of Halifax each 3-3. He also was a two-time national Masters At 2-3 were former champion Mark champ and was the fi rst male inductee to the Kehoe of Windsor, Chris Sutherland and Nova Scotia Curling Hall of Fame. Jamie Murphy of Halifax. At 1-3 were Chad He was the ice chairman for the 2010 Stevens of Dartmouth, John Luckhurst Halifax organizing committee. “ See real Rock Stars

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to before a game? Not really into GETTING TO KNOW YOU this, but if I do, I don t care about the lyrics, I want good beats. Pet Peeves? N.B. s Andrea Kelly said it best in her bio, people that go to the gym and don t break a sweat Three things you always travel with? Laptop, Wallet, Cellphone First on your Bucket List? Going Quebec to Wimbledon! Date Of Birth: Montreal What is the biggest misconcep- Skip: Place Of Birth: March 16,1970 tion about curlers? That we are Francois Gagne Marital Status: Married out of shape, that we are not ath- Nickname: Frank Name of spouse/partner: Nathalie letes. Home: Montreal Maltais Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Delivery: Right Children (name/age): Nicolas 8 gold medal: Draw to the 4 foot Occupation: Technology analysis & and milie 11 (both great tennis strategic management competitors) Employer: Univesta Assurance et Favourite food: Pasta Fifth: Jean-Francois Service Financier Favourite drink: Diet cola Date Of Birth: June 14, 1973 Favourite book:Tennis or curling Charest Place Of Birth: Montreal magazines Nickname: Jeff Marital Status: Separated Favourite movie: Stars Wars (1 to Home: Canton-Tremblay Name of spouse/partner: None, 6) and Star Trek (movies and series) Skip Francois Gagne (left), lead Philippe Menard , second Delivery: Right but too many exes :) Favourite TV show: Tennis on TV Christian Bouchard, third Robert Desjardins. Occupation: Analyst, programmer Children (name/age): 3 kids: Ced- and any non British Sci-fi will do Employer: Progitech GS, Inc. ric Gagn 8, Alexandra Gagn 11 Favourite website? Curling and Date Of Birth: July 12, 1979 and F lix Gagn 13 tennis websites ONE no matter the one. Place Of Birth: Chicoutimi Favourite food: Swiss raclette Favourite order from Tim Hor- Marital Status: Common-law part- Favourite drink: Beer tons? X-Large Hot chocolate with 2 Lead: ner Favourite book: Lord of the Rings creams Second: Philippe Menard Name of spouse/partner: Isabelle Favourite movie: Star Wars, Indi- Favourite vacation destination? Christian Bouchard N ron ana Jones, Lord of the Rings and Following my kids during one of their Nickname: Chris Nickname: Phillydelphy, J-M s Bro Children (name/age): Laurie / 15 Forrest Gump tennis competitions Home: Montreal Home: St-Lambert Favourite food: Chinese fondue Favourite TV show: House MD When did you first realize you Delivery: Right Delivery: Left Favourite drink: Red Wine Favourite website: Gamespot.com wanted to be a championship Occupation: Manager, Hazardous Occupation: Logistics and purchas- Favourite book: I m not a book Favourite order from Tim Hor- curler?:Always wanted to go to Waste Management ing co-ordinator reader tons? Muffin and coffee the Olympics. After 7 years of gym- Employer: McGill University Employer: Self-emplyed Favourite movie: Star Wars Favourite vacation destination? nastics (winning a Canadian silver Date Of Birth: March 5, 1974 Date Of Birth: August 15, 1986 Favourite TV show: Un gars le soir Anywhere in Europe medal on vault at age 12) I realized Place Of Birth: Dolbeau Place Of Birth: Amos Favourite website? Google When did you first realize you I couldn t go higher. At age 20, I Marital Status: Girlfriend Marital Status: My Facebook status Favourite order from Tim Hor- wanted to be a championship needed to compete. Then I real- Name of spouse/partner: Eve would be In a relationship tons? Black coffee with honey curler?: Approximately 7 or 8 years ized that curling is a sport where you Belisle Name of spouse/partner: Sasha cruller old when I saw my first Brier on TV can be competitive even at older Favourite food: Surf and turf Beauchamp Favourite vacation destination? What or who inspired you?: My age, I then decided to follow my Favourite drink: My homebrew Favourite food: Sheppard s pie Anywhere as long as it s HOT family dad s passion for curling and work Favourite book: Ender s game by Favourite drink: Caf Latt When did you first realize you Whose opinion do you most trust as hard as I could to progress in that Orson Scott Card Favourite book: The Zombie Sur- wanted to be a championship when it comes to curling?: Mine domain. Favourite movie: Pretty in Pink vival guide curler?: At 20 years old when I and my teammates off course... What or who inspired you?: My Favourite TV show: Survivor Favourite movie: Funny movie went to the junior national in 2000. You have superstitions? No need to always go higher and work Favourite website? www.teamdes- : Dumb and Dumber, SuperBad, What or who inspired you?: My Three people, living or not, harder. jardins.net Hangover father whom you would invite to a din- Whose opinion do you most trust Favourite order from Tim Hor- Serious movie : Rudy, Forrest Whose opinion do you most trust ner party?:Olivia Wilde, Anna when it comes to curling?:I like tons? Large, 1 sugar 1 milk Gump, The Pianist when it comes to curling?: My Kournikova and Kate Beckinsale to confront opinions so I don t think Favourite vacation destination? Favourite TV show: Fringe friend and curling partner Robert If you could be a star in any other there is one person that I trust more Italy Favourite website? : Atptennis. Desjardins sport, what would it be, and why? than othersÉ anybody s opinion When did you first realize you com Three people, living or not, whom Hockey, because I m a huge Mon- may be valuableÉ it s always worth wanted to be a championship Favourite order from Tim Hor- you would invite to a dinner treal Canadiens fan thinkingÉ curler?: When I moved from junior tons? : Coffee, 1 milk & 1 sugar party?: My girlfriend or anyone from If you could change any rule in Three people, living or not, whom to men s with a muffin my family curling, which one would it be, you would invite to a dinner What or who inspired you?: My Favourite vacation destination? If you could be a star in any other and why? No games scheduled party?:Novak Djokovic, Albert Ein- parents Greece/Croatia is apparently amaz- sport, what would it be, and why? before noon stein, Rebecca Marino Whose opinion do you most trust ing I would be a Golf star. I really like What music do you like to listen If you could be a star in any other when it comes to curling?: Frank When did you first realize you playing this sport but not very good to before a game? Any Punk/alter- sport, what would it be, and why? Superstitions? Nope wanted to be a championship at it. native music Tennis it s my other passion Three people, living or not, curler?: I m such a competitive guy, If you could change any rule in Pet peeves, if any? People flatulat- If you could change any rule in whom you would invite to a din- I guess it came naturally, but I once curling, which one would it be, ing on the ice curling, which one would it be, ner party?: David Gilmour, Robert had to choose between judo and and why? I would change the Three things you always travel and why? Thinking time as used in Smith, Roger Waters curling. I guess that s when I took way on measuring time. Instead of with? Laptop, videogames, Advil the slams makes more sense If you could be a star in any other my decision about doing competition using playing time , I would use First on your Bucket List? Bring What music do you like to listen sport, what would it be, and why? in curling thinking time like the Grand Slams my kids to Disneyland to before a game? I usually don t, Hockey, because I AM CANADIAN! What or who inspired you?: Nike s does. When a team is playing more What is the biggest miscon- I prefer the sound of curling (arena, If you could change any rule in JUST DO IT draws than the other team, they ception about curlers? It s not curling club). The music I like to lis- curling, which one would it be, Whose opinion do you most trust have to use more playing time than because we drink ALOT of beers ten to is pop & dance music and why? No contact. Any good when it comes to curling?: My the other team. I don t think a team that we are not real athletes Pet peeves, if any? Seeing an sport should have cross check. dad must be penalized on the strategy Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Canadian Olympian in a pub work- What music do you like to listen Three people, living or not, whom they are using. gold medal: Any kind of out turn ing to pay his scholarshipÉ makes to before a game? Rise Against you would invite to a dinner What music do you like to listen hits me feel like living in the third world Pet peeves, if any? Someone that party?: Anna Torv, Rachel Weisz to before a game? Rock / Pop / Three things you always travel eats while talking to me and Jenna Jameson! Alternative with? Simply too much stuff accord- Three things you always travel If you could be a star in any other Pet peeves, if any? No Third: ing to everybody else. with? Iphone 4, laptop, videogame sport, what would it be, and why? Three things you always travel Robert Desjardins First on your Bucket List? Travel console Tennis. Love the sport, you get to with? Laptop, Ipod, Toothbrush Nickname: Bob or Curlbob or to Europe with my wife and kidsÉ First on your Bucket List? Go to travel all around the world, tons of First on your Bucket List? Go to Bobzibob didn t have the time just yet and it s the Pompeii Amphitheater cash. Disney World Home: Chicoutimi a must do! What is the biggest misconcep- If you could change any rule in What is the biggest misconcep- Delivery: Right What is the biggest misconcep- tion about curlers? Do you sweep curling, which one would it be, tion about curlers? Curlers are not Occupation: Grade 12 mathemat- tion about curlers? Still that curling or do you throw the big rock? and why? They cut down the time seen as athletes. People think that ics teacher is not a real sport that it is not physi- Your ideal shot to win an Olympic we have to play the game again curling is easy. Employer: Commission Scolaire cally tough. gold medal: Outturn hit in the 4 this year : I would give back the two Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Des Rives du Saguenay. Your ideal shot to win an Olympic footÉ timeouts we had before this year. gold medal? Open Hit gold medal would be: Just give me What music do you like to listen Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Page 13 Martin’s secret sheet spawns success t’s been Kevin Martin’s per cent and led all those events old inserts in the rocks and little secret. in shooting statistics.” they’ve never been sanded. That I His unfair advantage. His Martin has a chance to become makes them close to being iden- extra edge. the fi rst skip to win fi ve Briers. tical. If you throw 64 of these For the last fi ve years, since He goes into this tied with Ernie rocks in a row the same way, he put together his Olympic gold Richardson and Randy Ferbey they’ll end up in the same spot. medal-winning team, the Old with four each. (Ferbey has six “Another is, for this Brier for Bear has had his own special Brier wins but threw third rocks example, I can make ice with a personally souped-up sheet of ice in all of them.) lot of late swing,” said Martin, at the Derrick Golf and Winter Martin won Briers in 1991 and who does his own scraping and Club in . 1997 then put together the new builds the sheet himself because It’s where, in the morning team to win 90 per cent of their he’s the one who knows what he and early afternoon, he can games and go a combined 26-0 wants. escape the phones and practise- Terry Jones to win the 2008 and 2009 Briers “If we’re going to an event interrupting moments involving Sun Media columnist before taking their 11-0 Olympic where we fi gure the ice will be his own pro-shop business and sabbatical. straighter, I’ll build it straighter. the busy and scheduled goings- “We’ve spent a lot of time Owchar said Martin hasn’t To me it just makes sense. I’ve on at the state-of-the-art Saville practising on Brier ice to get been intentionally dialed down never heard of anybody else do- Centre. ready for this one and I think this season but he’s defi nitely ing it.” Instead, he and his teammates we’re as sharp as we were when driven for this Brier. So why keep it so secret? hold week-long camps and we left here to go to the Olym- “I think he’s more fi red up Optics. pre-event, two-a-day, four-hour pics in Vancouver,” said Owchar. than usual.” The Saville Centre is his rink. practice sessions in the mornings “I think we’re going to be Martin says he wouldn’t go so It’s where his business is located. and afternoons with his team in OK,” he said of the team, which far as to say that. It’s the home of Edmonton’s seclusion. has played a partial schedule “I’m not headed to London legendary Super League and Which is one thing. while making appearances as thinking about needing to win offi cial Canadian Curling As- But the real secret is that his Olympic champions and taken a fi fth Brier. I’m not wired like sociation national training centre. long time icemaker friend Moe things like mid-winter Hawaiian that. I’m headed there thinking It’s where he holds his junior Fagnan allows Martin, a world holidays. we’ve worked really hard to be and summer academy class icemaker himself, to make “We’ve done this before win- ready to face a Brier fi eld that’s and camps. And it exists because and maintain his own sheet of ning our last two Briers, winning going to be about as tough as it of his long-time friend and spon- ice, Sheet 3, to prepare for major the world championships, the can be.” sor Bruce Saville. events. Olympic trials and, of course, the And that brings us back to “I don’t want Bruce upset at “Kevin makes the ice to repli- Olympics themselves,” he said of “his” special secret sheet of ice me,” he laughed. cate what he expects to be the ice the Derrick practices with John over at the Derrick. As long as he keeps win- conditions of the event we’re go- Morris, Marc Kennedy and Ben “There’s a lot of reasons in- ning Briers, Worlds, Trials and ing to attend,” said , Hebert. volved,” he said. Olympic gold, that’s not likely to his coach of 26 years. “This team has averaged 90 One is that they have 15-year- happen.

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(CARI Complex) Occupation: Sales Date Of Birth: 1972 Employer: Frito-Lay Canada Place Of Birth: Charlottetown Date Of Birth: August 28, 1972 Marital Status: Married Place Of Birth: Summerside Name of spouse/partner: Diane Marital Status: Married Children (name/age): James/10; Name of spouse/partner: Jodi Joshua/7 Favourite food: Steak Favourite food: Chinese Favourite drink: Large Double Favourite drink: Water, Keith s or Double Skip Eddie MacKenzie, third Mike Gaudet, second Mike Dillon, and lead Jamie Newson. Chocolate Milk depending on situ- Favourite book: Golf is not a Game ation of Perfect Driscoll Name of spouse/partner: Cath- Favourite book: Angels and Favourite book: Any Curling or Favourite movie: Forrest Gump, Children (name/age): Step Daugh- erine St. Amand Demons Real Estate book Shawshank Redemption ters Amy 23, Amanda 21, and Favourite food: Pizza Favourite movie: The Usual Sus- Favourite movie: Braveheart Favourite TV show: Man vs. Food, Shaena 17 Favourite drink: Pom pects Favourite TV show: Mantracker or Pawn Stars Favourite food: Homemade Pizza Favourite movie: Gone in 60 sec- Favourite TV show: Dragon s Den Poker Favourite website? Major League Favourite drink: Tea onds Favourite website? Imdb.com Favourite website: Vuze Baseball Favourite book: Biographies Favourite TV show: Family guy Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite movie: Pulp Fiction Favourite website? www.youtube. tons? Breakfast sandwich tons? Combo Sausage breakfast tons? Sausage Breakfast Sandwich Favourite TV show: Coronation com Favourite vacation destination? sandwich, Boston Cream Donut, hot (english muffin) Street Favourite order from Tim Hor- NYC chocolate. Favourite vacation destination? Favourite website? TSN tons? Large coffee with milk When did you first realize you Favourite vacation destination? Florida Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite vacation destination? wanted to be a championship LA so far When did you first realize you tons? Tea/Chocolate coconut donut Edmonton curler?: When I played in my first When did you first realize you wanted to be a championship Favourite vacation destination? When did you first realize you national championship wanted to be a championship curler?: Canadian Juniors Island Beaches wanted to be a championship What or who inspired you?: My curler?: As a Junior What or who inspired you?: When did you first realize you curler?: The second I stepped on father What or who inspired you?: Junior Coach Daryell Nowlan wanted to be a championship the ice Whose opinion do you most trust Kevin Martin when we heard of his Whose opinion do you most curler?: Junior curling league What or who inspired you?: My when it comes to curling?: Robert 80-100 rock/day practices, I liked trust when it comes to curling?: What or who inspired you?: father Campbell the work ethic Suzanne Birt Brother Bill Dillon Whose opinion do you most trust Superstitions? None Whose opinion do you most trust Superstitions? Of Course Whose opinion do you most trust when it comes to curling?: My fel- Three people, living or not, whom when it comes to curling?: For- Three people, living or not, when it comes to curling?: My low curlers. you would invite to a dinner mer Junior Coach Daryell Nowlan whom you would invite to a din- Own Superstitions? No party?: Nelson Mandela, John Len- You have superstitions? Only ner party?: George Carlin, Sparky Superstitions? Too many to men- Three people, living or not, whom non and Wayne Gretzky when curling Anderson, and Jesus. tion. you would invite to a dinner If you could be a star in any other Three people, living or not, whom If you could be a star in any other Three people, living or not, whom party?: Jimi Hendrix, Nelson Man- sport, what would it be, and why? you would invite to a dinner sport, what would it be, and why? you would invite to a dinner dela, Jesus Christ. Baseball party?: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Baseball party?: Krista, My Dad, and My If you could be a star in any other If you could change any rule in Alexander the Great, my grandfa- If you could change any rule in Mother. sport, what would it be, and why? curling, which one would it be, ther. curling, which one would it be, If you could be a star in any other Volleyball and why? I like it just the way it is! If you could be a star in any other and why? Body contact. lol. sport, what would it be, and why? If you could change any rule in What music do you like to listen sport, what would it be, and why? What music do you like to listen Hockey for winning the cup. curling, which one would it be, to before a game? The Beatles Hockey, definitely better money. to before a game? AC/DC If you could change any rule in and why? Game s perfect like it is. Pet peeves, if any? Bad drivers If you could change any rule in Pet peeves, if any? Texting and cell curling, which one would it be, What music do you like to listen Three things you always travel curling, which one would it be, phone use while driving and why? Speeding up the game. to before a game? Upbeat rock with? Cellphone, magazine and and why? Switch to a first 6 or 8 Three things you always travel What music do you like to listen and roll. clean underwear rock no hit rule (can t remove rocks with? Toothpaste, clothes, and to before a game? Anything with Three things you always travel First on your Bucket List? Learn from play whether in rings or not) to money. a beat. with? Toothbrush, cell phone, clean to play guitar keep rocks in play and make games First on your Bucket List? See Three things you always travel boxers. What is the biggest misconcep- more interesting. Grand Canyon, play World Series with? Tooth brush, wallet, glasses First on your Bucket List? tion about curlers? They re out of What music do you like to listen of Poker First on your Bucket List? See What is the biggest misconcep- shape to before a game? A variety, but What is the biggest misconcep- New York City tion about curlers? That we play Your ideal shot to win an Olympic preferably loud tion about curlers? That we re What is the biggest misconcep- an easy sport. gold medal: open hit Pet peeves, if any? Slow, inatten- athletes. lol. tion about curlers? They don t Your ideal shot to win an Olympic tive drivers Your ideal shot to win an Olympic work out gold medal: Draw to the button. Coach: Blair Weeks Three things you always travel gold medal would be: An Open Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Home: Charlottetown with? Cellphone, toothbrush, socks Peel. DUH! gold medal: Draw to the button Occupation: Legislative Analyst First on your Bucket List? Fifth: Employer: PEI Department of Extended Travel - Egypt to see pyr- Jamie Newson Health and Wellness amids, Europe (especially Scotland), Second: Lead: Home: Charlottetown Date Of Birth: July, 1963 and Grand Canyon Michael Dillon Alex MacFadyen Delivery: Right Place Of Birth: Charlottetown Won: What is the biggest misconcep- Nickname: Tub Nickname: A-Mac Occupation: Policy analyst Player - 1981 PEI Junior, 1983 PEI tion about curlers? That curling Home: Charlottetown Home: Summerside Employer: Industry Canada Junior ,3rd in Canadian, 1989 PEI is an easy sport, if you d really call Delivery: Left Delivery: Right Date Of Birth: July 20, 1979 Labat Tankard, 1996 PEI Mixed, it a sport. This myth is of course Occupation: Resident care worker Occupation: Outside staff Place Of Birth: Charlottetown 1995 PEI Junior as Coach, 2011 quickly dismissed by any athlete that Employer: Health P.E.I. Employer: Anderson s Creek Golf Marital Status: Yet to be decided Labatt Tankard as Coach has actually stepped on the ice for a Date Of Birth: January 18, 1965 Club Name of spouse/partner: Karen Coaching for how many years: game, as they are quick to point out Place Of Birth: Charlottetown Date Of Birth: February 6, 1990 McCaffrey Intermittently since 1982 - 6 years they didn t realize how hard it was Marital Status: Engaged Place Of Birth: Ottawa Favourite food: Italian total in comparison to how easy curlers Name of spouse/partner: Krista Marital Status: In a relationship Favourite drink: Keith s Light Page 16 Tankard Times 2011 TIM HORTONS BRIER NOTEBOOK Tankard Times Staff ••• The fact that Nova Scotia he Canadian Curling Association skip Shawn Adams has been will announce Wednesday at the transferred by the Labatt suds TJohn Labatt Centre the site for the people to Newfoundland is 2013 Tim Hortons Olympic Curling Trials. getting big play in connection Bids reportedly have been received from with another fact — that Brad Ottawa, Winnipeg and St. John’s, NL. Gushue is looking for another player to The announcement will be made at 1:30 replace 13-year teammate Mark Nichols. p.m., prior to the Brier’s afternoon draw. “If Shawn’s competing, obviously it’s ••• something we’ll have to look at,” says The Sandra Schmirler Foundation’s an- Gushue. “I don’t know what his plans are nual telethon, in partnership with TSN and but it’s extremely premature at this point.” the Canadian Curling Association, Sunday Gushue says it’s doubtful there’ll be raised a record $390,000 at the John Labatt any Newfoundlanders bidding to replace Centre. Nichols. Donations continue to be accepted online “This is no disrespect to anybody in New- at www.sandraschmirler.org. foundland — we have one of the top players ••• in the province here as a fifth man this week 2010 Olympic silver medallist Cheryl — but there’s just not many who are willing Bernard of Calgary has been elected to the to play the schedule that we play. board of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. “Our provincial championship this year Bernard is a four-time Alberta women’s had 24 players, six teams, so to put together champion, Canadian runner-up, TSN Skins a world-class team out of 24 is going to finalist and has maintained a top-five status be extremely difficult. And out of those 24 on the for the past eight probably 20 of them can’t play the schedule years. we do. And of the remaining four, who’s ••• to say whether they’d want to play with Newfoundland second player Ryan Fry, a us? And there’s some that don’t have the transplant from Manitoba, says he feels like skill, either. It’s going to be very difficult PROUD a bona fide Newfoundlander now. so there’s a good likelihood we’re going to “I’m starting to feel more and more like look abroad.” it’s my home,” he says. “I can’t say enough Maybe Gushue might consider moving about the people in Newfoundland. It’s a elsewhere? special place, it really is, and I enjoy being “I love Newfoundland, I enjoy living SPONSOR there. The longer I stay there for curling, there, all my ties are there, I have a busi- the more the rest of my life gets intertwined ness, all my family is there, so it’s doubtful with the province. It would be a hard deci- I’ll be going anywhere. It’s more likely sion if I ever had to leave.” we’ll try to get someone back there. OF THE 2011 TIM HORTONS Your Source for complete coverage of the 2011 TIMMEN SHORTONS BRIER CANADIAN MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP BRIER

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