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HOME HARDWARE CANADA CUP SOUVENIR PROGRAM PRESENTED BY NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 1, 2019 • SOBEYS ARENA, LEDUC RECREATION CENTRE • LEDUC, ALBERTA CC19_Cover.indd 1 2019-10-30 5:30 PM NEVER STOP GROWING At Pioneer, we believe in growth. Growth of crops, people and the communities we’re proud to be part of. That’s why we continuously push the limits to provide Western Canadian growers with the best crop production tools – from agronomic service, to product choice, to our research that fuels future innovation. The proof is in the yield. Get the #YieldHero data at yieldhero.pioneer.com NEVER STOP GROWING. 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All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part THE ROAD TO BEIJING BEGINS HERE 12 without written consent is prohibited. The first of nine men’s and women’s The opinions expressed by writers trials berths up for grabs this week in Extra End do not necessarily by Paul Wiecek reflect the views or the position of Curling Canada or HOME HARDWARE World Curling Federation. CANADA CUP PROFILES 16 PRINTED IN CANADA. HOME HARDWARE CANADA CUP DRAW 21 PASSION FOR CURLING RAN DEEP 22 Sports writer humbled, privileged to be called to the Curling Hall of Fame ON THE ROCKS 33 by Terry Jones Will a sound case be presented CAMPUS OF CHAMPIONS 24 for reducing the game to eight ends? Curling program helps bridge gap by Al Cameron between junior and big-time competition HOME HARDWARE CANADA CUP by Con Griwkowsky RECORDS AND STATISTICS 34 PRESENTED BY TSN BROADCAST GUIDE 38 curling.ca 3 CC19_Contents.indd 3 2019-10-30 4:16 PM CC20_AD.indd 2 2019-10-30 3:58 PM GREETINGS FROM HOME HARDWARE STORES LIMITED Welcome to the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup! We are excited and proud to be in Leduc, Alberta, to celebrate the opening event of this year’s Season of Champions and to support our Canadian teams as a part of our title sponsorship. The 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup is such an important event for the success of our curling teams. As Canada’s largest dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture home improvement retailer, we are delighted to be able to offer support to this year’s competing teams. This event would not be possible without the support of the Leduc community and its dedicated volunteers. I would also like to thank the organizers of the Home Hardware Canada Cup and our partner, Curling Canada. I want to say a final thank you to the many fans joining us here in Leduc for what I can only assume will be an incredible week. Thank you for supporting this event, this sport and our teams. Best of luck and enjoy the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup! KEVIN MACNAB President and Chief Executive Officer Home Hardware Stores Limited curling.ca 5 CC19HomeHardwareMessage.indd 5 2019-10-30 4:07 PM Great stEak. NO BUlL! We’re famous for our no fancy frills, no stuffed shirt attitude. Just real people and great food! Everything you want in a steakhouse. Only casual. Join us before or after the draw. ¢¢ LocAtions aCroSs Canada & Growing! mrmikes.ca CC20_AD.inddMR MIKES - 3Curling Canada Program AD October 2019 2019-10-30 3:58 PM TRIM SIZE: 8” x 10.75” + BLEED CMYK FD#: 8808 On behalf Of COrteva agrisCienCe, welcome to the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup. We are pleased to be in Leduc, Alberta, and welcome fans and curlers from across Canada. As a pure play agriculture company dedicated to helping farms flourish, we are proud to have our Pioneer® seed brand associated with a sport that is a deeply ingrained part of life on the Prairies and rural communities across the country. Corteva Agriscience strives to enrich the lives of producers and consumers and their future generations by providing solutions that help put food on the table for millions across the world, ensuring healthy lifestyles for people from coast to coast. We are very grateful to the city of Leduc and the local organizing committee for hosting what will no doubt be a memorable event — one that brings together the best talent in men’s and women’s curling from across the nation. To Curling Canada and the hundreds of volunteers who have put in countless hours of their own time to give back to the curling community: This event could not have been made possible without your dedication. The best of luck to all of the teams. We hope all in attendance and watching at home enjoy the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup. BRYCE EGER President, Canada Corteva Agriscience curling.ca 7 CC19_Pioneer_Presenting sponsor.indd 7 2019-10-30 4:09 PM I am pleased to extend my on behalf of leduc cIty warmest greetings to everyone council, administration and the attending the 2019 Home Hardware community, we are excited to welcome all Canada Cup. of the athletes, coaches and fans to the Over the next five days, Canada’s 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup. premier curling teams will compete The City of Leduc is proud to be a sport for the Canada Cup and vie for the tourism hub not only for Alberta but for all chance to participate in the 2021 of Canada. We pride ourselves on ensuring Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings. I am that the athletes and guests who come to certain that everyone in attendance will be impressed by our city to compete in sporting activities Stand Out in Leduc. the high level of precision and skill on display throughout From our award-winning Sport Tourism department and facilities this event. to our extensive amenities and community, Leduc is passionate I would like to congratulate all of the athletes who about recreation. have qualified for these competitions and wish them the Over the next few days, you will have the pleasure of spending best of luck. I would also like to thank everyone involved time with our wonderful volunteer community, who epitomize the in ensuring the smooth operation of what is sure to be a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork and positivity that the City of spectacular event. Leduc values. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer you my We hope you enjoy your time in our community, and have a best wishes for a memorable experience. great event! The Rt. Hon. Justin P.J. Trudeau, PC, MP Bob Young Prime Minister of Canada Mayor, City of Leduc on behalf of leduc county on behalf of curlIng canada’s and council, it is with great pleasure board of governors and our 14 member that I welcome the 14 competing associations across our great country, I’m teams, their family members and delighted to welcome everyone competing friends and curling fans to the Leduc in and attending the 2019 Home Hardware region for the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup, presented by Pioneer, in Canada Cup. Leduc, Alberta. We are incredibly excited our This is a notable year for the Home region is able to host this tournament Hardware Canada Cup, as the winners of and are proud to be a sponsor. Sunday’s championship games will have taken their first steps Over the course of the event, the Leduc region will serve as toward representing Canada at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games your home away from home; when not taking in the exciting in Beijing, China. Their wins will qualify them directly into the games, we invite you to explore the wonderful attractions the 2021 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings, the event that will decide region has to offer. our four-player teams for Beijing. To the athletes: We wish you great success as you hurry Our title sponsor, Home Hardware, has been not just a sponsor hard toward the house. May the games be friendly and but a partner in every sense of the word. We’ve worked together competitive and may your experiences be memorable. on the Canada Cup since 2014, and Home Hardware continues Events like the 2019 Home Hardware Canada Cup take to be an enthusiastic supporter of our sport from coast to coast. hundreds of hours to plan and equally as many volunteers We’re truly grateful for this enduring relationship and look to execute. I’d like to extend my thanks to the dedicated forward to many more years of working together. volunteers who contributed to another successful event that To our volunteers, our organizing committee, the local event helps put our region on the map.