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JANUARY 12-15 LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE For tickets, visit Page 2 Tankard Times 2011 TIM HORTONS BRIER +H` Streak stays alive; Stoughton 2-0 Larry Wood PLOGZHWZHDWKHUDQGD¿UVWGUDZFURZG Tankard Times Editor of 6,392, prompted the Canadian Curling Association to rent and install a portable GHKXPLGL¿FDWLRQV\VWHPDWWKH-/&7KH he record Brier win streak GHKXPLGL¿HUZLOOEHRSHUDWLRQDOHDUO\WRGD\ stretched to 27 on Saturday night at and remain in place for the duration of the Tthe John Labatt Centre. event. Alberta’s Kevin Martin, riding a 26-zip Cost of the rental plus installation was winning streak in his last two Brier appear- estimated at $40,000. ances, warded off a threat in the early ends $VLPLODUGHKXPLGL¿FDWLRQV\VWHPZDV by Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs and rolled installed at the 2009 Ford Worlds in the WRDYLFWRU\WKH$OEHUWDWHDP¶V¿UVWRI Moncton Coliseum. Similar frost problems this latest Tim Hortons Brier. played havoc with the 1995 Brier at Halifax Alberta is looking for a fourth straight when rain dominated the weather for most Brier win this week which would tie the of the week. province with Manitoba for the most titles “The problem is it’s too warm outside,” in Brier history. the CCA director of event operations War- The Martin team faces New Brunswick’s ren Hansen told the London Free Press. James Grattan and British Columbia’s Jim “Even with the amount of people in here, Cotter in morning and afternoon matches if it was colder outside all they’d have to today. do is open the doors between draws. But if Meanwhile Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton they did that now, it would just allow more obviously has a plan in mind to stall the humidity in.” Alberta advance and give his province a In other late-shift contests, Quebec’s bonus title. Francois Gagne of Montreal made a for- Stoughton climbed atop the standings midable debut, hammering Nova Scotia’s with his second win of the opening day, Shawn Adams 10-4 while Jamie Koe of defeating James Grattan of New Brunswick Yellowknife squared his record at 1-1 on 9-4 with a ninth-end four-ender. the day with an 8-6 decision over Eddie “It’s a bit of a challenge, especially draw MacKenzie’s Prince Edward Island crew weight, because the ice is pretty frosty,” from Charlottetown. said Stoughton. “But if the temperature Manitoba third Jon Mead and skip Jeff Stoughton: 2-0 after Day 1. ,QRWKHU¿UVWURXQGDVVLJQPHQWV6DV- cools down and we get rid of all the frost on outside ice, then found the whole in the “Too late, too bad,” assessed Howard. katchewan’s Steve Laycock defeated Koe’s it’ll change again. “We’re reading ice now, doughnut trying to split two stones and “We totally controlled the game. It doesn’t 1RUWKZHVW7HUULWRULHVRXW¿WZKLOH%UDG it’s not just automatic. There’s a little more blank the sixth. Suddenly it was 5-1 and matter. I missed my last shot. It cost us the Gushue of Newfoundland/Labrador ham- thinking out there.” Alberta was on cruise control. game. I don’t feel very good about it.” mered MacKenzie 12-1. The Winnipeg skip admitted, though, his “That was tough draw he had to throw in Grattan, a Brier regular, said the ice was Laycock said his Green Machine over- team didn’t seem to be struggling too much. WKH¿IWK´VDLG0DUWLQQRWLQJLWZDVPXFK ³DOLWWOHGLI¿FXOWDQGWKHPRUHGLI¿FXOWLWJRW came some problems on the frosty ice and “We had control most of the way once we heavier on the outside where frosty condi- favoured our team more than theirs”. JDLQHGHQRXJKFRQ¿GHQFHWRSUHYDLODJDLQVW got the lead and that’s a nice way to start off tions lurked. “That was a big steal.” Heavy rain and humidity outside meant the Polars. the week.” 7KHQWKHUHZDVWKHQDUURZÀDVKLQWKH the curling ice developed frosty patches on “Jamie (skip Koe) always gives us trouble Grattan, who earlier stole a 5-4 win from sixth. the outsides of every sheet. at the Brier,” said Laycock. Ontario’s Glenn Howard when he pulled “Those are scary ones,” said Martin. “Hey, it’s a good start,” said Grattan, “He’s a very good player and we didn’t he pulled the string on a last-rock draw to “You’re trying to get it thin and blank but an Air Canada customer service agent at expect any different. he eight-foot circle, blew an open draw for there just is room to get through.” Fredericton airport who plays out of nearby “We got caught a few times on that frost. WKUHHLQWKH¿UVWHQGDJDLQVW0DQLWRED Martin had little comment on his team’s Oromocto. I don’t think we got one to the rings in the “We had our chances early and that miss winning streak. “Against a team like that you take what- second end until late. But, later in the game might have set the tone,” said the New “I’m not worried about that,” he said. “I ever you can. ZHVWDUWHGWRJHWVRPHFRQ¿GHQFH´ Brunswick skip. “But it just came down to hope it goes to 28 tomorrow.” “For some reason, that eight-foot felt Gushue’s squad wasn’t given much of execution.” Howard’s team from Coldwater con- more like the button today. It was really a a test by the Islanders but said, “I’d rather Or lack of it. trolled its afternoon game throughout until lot tougher shot for him than it looked. I win one like that than lose”. “The ice seems to bite when you give it WKHVNLSPLVVHGKLV¿QDOVKRW think if I was in his position I might have “We tried to get as much of the feel in the the soft release. Where we come from, we “It was a bit light and we didn’t get it played a soft hit and roll on one of the two ¿UVWJDPHDVZHFRXOGVRZHFDQWDNHLWLQWR have to throw it a bit soft to get the curl.” there,” allowed a disappointed Howard, rocks. tomorrow.” Stoughton got off on the right foot in the who won the 2007 Brier but has lost three “We tried to force them into that last shot. Charlottetown’s MacKenzie was matter- afternoon, easily disposing of B.C.’s Jim ¿QDOVRYHUWKHVSDQRIWKHODVW¿YHUHQHZDOV We wanted to leave him the middle path of-fact. Cotter of Vernon 10-4. of the Canadian men’s curling champion- and have him curl into the sludgy stuff and “We have to make a lot more shots, that’s Grattan said both Ontario and Manitoba ship. that’s exactly what happened. for sure,” he said. were far from invincible. ³,ZDVQ¶WUHDOO\FRQ¿GHQWRQLW´WKH “It looked at the hogline like it would The team practised at home after every “Both those teams ultimately give you 48-year-old Howard admitted. stop two feet short of the rings. Those boys night draw at the Scotties last week. FKDQFHVIURPVWDUWWR¿QLVK´KHVDLG “The ice was a little frosty. I laid it down gave her hell. And it was actually fairly “It didn’t show in that game,” said MacK- 0DUWLQVWXFNRQD¿UVWHQGKLWORRNLQJDW for the boys and it was too late. close. enzie. “I guess we needed a month of it.” two and after a blank second frame Jacobs “I wasn’t real happy with the way I threw “When you get rain outside and a build- Stoughton, who has been playing in the rubbed his own sot stone attempting a quick it, the boys said ‘we’ve got to go on it’, and ing full of people you’re going to get dif- Brier since 1991, took a look at the condi- tap for a deuce. their sweeping probably dragged it an extra ¿FXOWLFHDQGORVHVRPHVKRWV7KHUHZDVD tions and said he knew “we had to get off to Martin then rolled out on a hit for two 10 feet.” lot of snow lying around after some of the a good start”. LQWKHWKLUGEXWWKHJDPHVZXQJLQWKH¿IWK But the rock, which was required to reach sweeping in the frost.” “We were pretty aggressive out of the when the North Ontario skip missed a draw the full eight-foot circle, didn’t make it. The frost buildup, caused by relatively gate and it paid off,” he said. Amarula Hortons TT Vert. Ad 12/15/10 1:20 PM Page 1
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Duguid – 1964 (third), 1970 (skip), 12. Nova Scotia in 1978, 1982, 1997; Michael Burns Jr. 1971 (skip); Walchuk – 1988, 1989 British Columbia in 1980. Printing: (second); Werenich – 1983, 1990 13. Eric Harnden, Rick Lang, Dan Mil- (skip). lar. London Free Press 7. Don Aitken, Garnet Campbell, Bert 14. British Columbia, eight players. Century Centre welcomes all participants and fans to ... Century Centre o!ers a selection of services, restaurants and shopping, including a Beer Store and newly renovated Swiss Chalet. Conveniently located beside White Oaks Mall. Collecting pins? Show your Tim Hortons Brier ticket at the White Oaks Mall Information Booth to get a FREE Century Centre pin. (While supplies last. One per person.) HURRY! HARD! fhekZ ifedieh e\ j^[ We can supply all your printing & promotional needs. Capital Colour Graphics offers in-house graphic design, prepress, digital printing, offset printing, wide format HFGG j_c ^ehjedi Xh_[hD printing & finishing for complete control of your promotional projects. Proud Silver Sponsor for the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier www.capitalcolour.ca -0/%0/ 0/5"3*0 314 NEPTUNE CRESCENT, LONDON ON, N6M 1A1 [email protected] : 519-659-7660 Page 8 The Party Linet Your guide to what’s goin’ on your guide to what’s goin’ on 2 8 9 1 G E O C O N D SI TI N’ MES BREWI Today at 11:00 pm Brad James is a singer/songwriter hailing from Stoney Creek, Ontario who is earning a growing reputation in the country music "eld. With a style that has been described as catchy, cunning and creative, his music is rooted in a solid country foundation with the added in!uence of other popular music genres. In the past seven years this engaging musician has discovered an adoration for music after literally stumbling into his "rst acoustic guitar when a friend left it in the trunk of his car. Later, while working at a country bar he got to know some of the bands and eventually one of them convinced him to take a shot on stage. The excitement of performing live inspired him to pursue a musical career. “I think my goals are pretty simple really,” he notes. “Honestly, I love interacting with the audience. It’s that immediate grati"cation that you get when you know that people are right there with you.” Brad James The Cool Curling competition gets underway Today at 6:00 pm tomorrow at 12:30 pm in Keith’s Patch and continues daily through to Sunday, March 13. You can sign up for free and Last night London’s own Murray Snelgrove performed his solo act in the Purple Heart Lounge – and take your best shot at the cash prizes! he’s back again tonight at 10:30. But "rst, he’s bringing a taste of Margaritaville to Keith’s Patch. The small-scale version of the roaring game is played Snelgrove leads the "ve-piece Coral Buffett Band in a re-creation of Jimmy Buffett’s crowd pleasing on shuf!eboard style tables using miniature stones. party tunes. In a career that spans more than 20 years, he has been active on the music scene throughout Daily winners take a $60 prize and advance to Sunday’s southwest Ontario, Michigan – along with "ve years playing in Florida. As well as polished covers of playdowns. First prize for the championship is $300 with artists like Buffett and Cat Stevens, Snelgrove had developed an impressive range of original material. $150 for second place and $130 for third. So, you really enjoy the excitement of the live experience of championship curling… but at Monday, March 7 the same time, it’s always nice to have the expert analysis provided Keith’s Patch by the TSN commentators. Ronnie & the Jets – 11:00 pm Well, now you can have it both ways! TSN coverage for all draws at the Brier For complete entertainment schedule please visit (Elton John Tribute) will be carried live on 89.9 FM radio. Just bring your own portable radio and tune in to the broadcast… while you enjoy the action on the ice. 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 Sunday, March 6, 2011 Page 9 There’s only one word upto close describe the added andpvalueersonal of every ticket... 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 1:30 pm Manitoba 6:30 pm Alberta Monday, March 7 12:45 pm British Columbia & Saskatchewan sessions 6:30 pm New Brunswick Tuesday, March 8 12:45 pm Northwest Territories/Yukon 6:30 pm Quebec & Nova Scotia Wednesday, March 9 12:45 pmup Northern close Ontario 6:30 pmand Ontario Thursday, March 10 12:45 pm p Newfoundland/Labradorersonal 6:30 pm Prince Edward Island school Saturday, March 12 6:00 pm All teams – in Keith’s Patch program junior up close autograph stars andpersonal sessions Up Close and Personal is one of the most popular A full menu of !ne food is available to satisfy features of Season of Champions events. It’s an informal the appetites of Brier fans – ranging from Theup Canadian close Curling Hall of Fame has prepared a interview where fans have the opportunity to experience light snacks to full course meals – in Keith’s special exhibitand for display during the Brier. Drop by the Hall the personal side of the greatest names in the game. Patch and the Purple Heart Lounge. Light of Fame displayp setersonal up on the level 100 concourse at the John The !rst sessions get underway today in the Purple snacks and quick service foods are featured school Labatt Centre to view a photo history of one of Canada’s most Heart Lounge and continue through Friday. At 12:45 in the Patch while the Purple Heart Lounge is prestigious events, !lms dating back to the 1940’s and the pm the guests are Marcia Gudereit and Jan Betker best suited for those looking for a full meal: evolution of the curling stone starting from the 1700’s. Plus, representingautograph the gold medal winning Sandra Schmirler Today’s Lunch Special (11:00 am - 2:30 pm) program every day at 50/50noon between Monday and Friday, you can meet team from the 1998 Olympics. And, at 5:45 pm Jim Waite, junior Hot Roast Beef Sandwich - $6.75 some of Ontario’s past Brier champions. Canada’s national and Olympic team coach sits down to discuss his role in the sessionsdevelopment of the sport. Today’s Hot Entree Buffet ( 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm) great tastes Vegetarian Quiche with Vegetables Mondayautograph – 12:00 pm Ron Manning – member of the 1967 stars draws and Rice - $13.00 championship team of the Monday – 5:45 pm Ron Manning, 1967 Brier Tuesday – 12:00 pmsessions Ed Werenich, Paul Savage, John champion For complete menus go online to Kawaja, Neil Harrison, Pat Perroud – patch Tuesday – 5:45 pm 1983 & 1990 Brier champions members of the 1983 & 1990 All times are approximate for Team Autographs, Hall of Fame and Up Close and Personal. championship teams Former Champions attending are subject to change. school Twenty-four youngschool curlers from 50/50 Today’s London and the surrounding area were selected through a random progragreatm tastes draw for the Juniorprogra Starsjunior program. m draws of the junior Two will be introduced as honorary members of each of the Brier teams $2,717.50 patch in special pre-game ceremonies: and counting… stars stars You can be a big winner at the Brier! Andrew Clarke and Maggie Nixon, meet with Team New Brunswick 50/50 draws will be held throughout the before they take to the ice for Saturday’s opening draw. event. The prize is awarded following each draw and previous day’s winners will be 2:30 pm Draw 7:30 pm Draw featured daily in the Party Line. 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Highland Country Club Jet Ice Ltd Siskinds LLP Spectrum Communications Ltd The Power Station 519.681.2450 s www.RoyInch.com Lord Dufferin and party curling at Rideau Hall, Lord Dufferin 1879, William James Topley, Library and Ar- The men and women of the chives Canada PA-008498 “ See real current Governor General’s Curl- ing Club hail from all walks of life in Canada. An objective of the club is to assist with the preservation and accessibility of Canada’s curling Rock Stars history. As such, club members will launch an initiative this week at the John Labatt Centre in connection with the Canadian Curling Association. HOURS OF OPERATION perform Visitors should look for the 8:30 am – 8:30 pm Canadian Curling Hall Of Fame exhibit on the concourse and the people in the red jackets of the LOCATION GGCC assisting with the promo- Main Level and Second Floor tion. all week. ” The GGCC started when then Governor-General Lord Dufferin built a covered curling rink in To learn more 1874 at Rideau Hall. about our Tim He formed the GGCC, then named the Vice-Regal Curling Horton Children's Club, so that he and his staff Foundation, visit could play the roarin’ game. The club has been in existence the booth next ever since. 7KLVLVWKH¿UVWLQDSODQQHG to our Main series of exhibits at national curl- Level kiosk. ing events. When you’re finished at their house ...come play in ours! Proud sponsor of the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier 591 Wellington Road South, London ON TF: 1 888 232-6747 1-888-AMJ-MOVE www.amjcampbell.com www.lamplighterinn.ca Lamplighter_Brier_Tankard_2.4x2.75.indd 1 12/17/10 9:20 AM Page 12 Tankard Times GETTING TO KNOW YOU Territories: Skip: Benjamin(5) Favourite food: Cheeseburgers Jamie Koe Favourite drink: Dark Rum and Nickname: JK Coke Home: Yellowknife Favourite book: No real favourites Delivery: Right – mainly non-fiction (reading the lat- Occupation: Director, Policy and est Dan Brown book now) Planning Favourite movie: The Usual Sus- Employer: Government of North- pects west Territories - Finance Favourite TV show: House and Date Of Birth: November 7, 1977 Dexter Place Of Birth: Yellowknife Favourite website? TSN.ca Marital Status: Married Favourite order from Tim Hor- Name of spouse/partner: Chris tons? Hot Chocolate Children (name/age): Niklaas (5), Favourite vacation destination? Peyton (3) Anywhere hot! Most recently, Italy is Favourite food: Steak my favourite. Second Brad Chorotkowski (left), third Thomas Naugler, skip Jamie Koe and lead Martin Gavin. Favourite drink: Bud Lights When did you first realize you Favourite book: They Don’t Serve wanted to be a championship Employer: J&R Mechanical Marital Status: Married underwear. Beer in Hell curler?: The last few years I curled Date Of Birth: September 5, 1973 Name of spouse/partner: Joan First on your Bucket List?...Kids Favourite movie: Wedding Chrash- in juniors and started to have some Place Of Birth: Yellowknife Children (name/age): Jimmy (14), to Disney ers consistent success. Marital Status: Married Annie (6) What is the biggest misconcep- Favourite TV show: Spartacus What or who inspired you?: My Name of spouse/partner: Christina Favourite food: Pizza tion about curlers? That they are Favourite website: Hockeybuzz father – he picked up curling at a Children (name/age): Kalley (3), Favourite drink: Rum & Diet Coke, not athletes..and that they like to Favourite order from Tim Hor- late age and still managed to get to Brynn (1.5) big glass, lots of ice, double please. drink. tons? Bagel a National Championship. Favourite food: Steak Favourite book: What’s a book..oh Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Favourite vacation destination? Whose opinion do you most trust Favourite drink: Beer the thing with the phone numbers gold medal: Up 9 playing 10 and a Las Vegas when it comes to curling? The Favourite movie: Star Wars in it. wide open hit….just clean. What or who inspired you?: Team little voices inside my head. Favourite TV show: Two and Half Favourite movie: The Warriors Alberta 2010 Superstitions? None Men Fifth: Colin Miller Whose opinion do you most trust Three people, living or not, whom Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite TV show: Hogans Nickname: Miller when it comes to curling?: Mine you would invite to a dinner tons? French Vanilla Cappuccino Heroes and Big Bang Theory Home: Yellowknife, NT You have superstitions? To many party? Bill Gates, Bob Marley and Favourite vacation destination? Favourite website: CurlingZone Delivery: Right to mention Wayne Gretzky – I figure that there’d Hawaii Favourite order from Tim Hor- Occupation: Apprentice Plumber Three people, living or not, whom be some odd conversations popping When did you first realize you tons: XL with Milk Employer: J&R Mechanical you would invite to a dinner up out of that combination. wanted to be a championship Favourite vacation destination: Date Of Birth: June 28, 1991 party?: Peter Griffin, Glenn Quag- If you could be a star in any other curler?: After losing a couple NWT/ Gotta do Vegas Baby Place Of Birth: Yellowknife mire, Jessica Rabbit sport, what would it be, and why? Yukon Junior Playdowns When did you first realize you Marital Status:Single If you could be a star in any Golf or tennis – you determine your What or who inspired you?: First wanted to be a championship Favourite food: Moose other sport, what would it be, and own fate by playing well, plus there’s curling coach, George Gibson curler?: After the Hackner Shot Favourite drink: Beer why? Golf, playing on the premium a lot of money to be won! Whose opinion do you most trust 1985?? Favourite book: The Grand Design courses If you could change any rule in when it comes to curling?: Skips What or who inspired you?: My Favourite TV show: How I met If you could change any rule in curling, which one would it be, Superstitions? Same route to rink, Dad…He taught me the game, the your mother curling, which one would it be, and why? Allow real time-outs same shirts, as long as they don’t sportsmanship and what its really all Favourite order from Tim Hor- and why? Let’s move to the 4 rock again. smell too bad about. tons? Large coffee rule What music do you like to listen Three people, living or not, whom Whose opinion do you most trust Favourite vacation destination? What music do you like to listen to before a game? Don’t listen to you would invite to a dinner when it comes to curling?: See At the moment, Iceland to before a game? Rap music before games…but I’ll listen party?: Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kid- above What or who inspired you?: Fam- Pet peeves, if any? Ben Hebert to almost anything. man, Jennifer Aniston Superstitions: Snakes and Harbour ily Members Three things you always travel Pet peeves, if any? None – I’m If you could be a star in any other Grace N.L. Whose opinion do you most trust with? Blackberries pretty easy going. sport, what would it be, and why? Three people, living or not, whom when it comes to curling?: First on your Bucket List? The 24 Three things you always travel Any sport that would pay me lots of you would invite to a dinner Superstitions? in my London room with? Laptop, iphone, toothbrush money party?: Ed Wernich, Albert Einstein If you could be a star in any other What is the biggest misconcep- First on your Bucket List? Take What music do you like to listen and Yuri Gagarin…bring on the sport, what would it be, and why? tion about curlers? We like to party my family to Disneyworld. to before a game? None vodka. Mountain Biking, I would love the Your ideal shot to win an Olympic What is the biggest misconcep- Pet peeves, if any? People who If you could be a star in any other places I would get to go gold medal: Two foot putt, left to tion about curlers? I believe curl- kneel on the ice after their shot sport, what would it be, and why? Three things you always travel right, downhill ers are thought of as athletes now First on your Bucket List? Fly Formula One Racing ..that’s the life with? Toothbrush, Toothpaste and but it will be hard to shake that across Canada in my float plane If you could change any rule in Deo Third: drinking stigma associated with the Your ideal shot to win an Olympic curling, which one would it be, Your ideal shot to win an Olympic game! gold medal: Draw to the button and why? Sitting with the other gold medal: Draw to the pin Thomas Naugler Your ideal shot to win an Olympic team for a beer after the game Nickname: Tom gold medal would be: Draw to the Lead: Martin Gavin would be mandatory (like in Nova Coach: Terry Shea Home: Yellowknife button (with backing). Lead: Martin Gavin Scotia) Home: Harbour Grace, NL Delivery: Right Nickname: Marty, Martygras What music do you like to listen Occupation: Ice technician, refrig- Occupation: Operations manager Second: Brad Home: Yellowknife to before a game?...definitely eration engineer Employer: Global Storm IT Corp. Chorostkowski Delivery: Right something Celtic….usually from the Employer: Yellowknife Curling Date Of Birth: November 29, 1972 Occupation: Manager, Giant Mine Lower Deck. Centre Place Of Birth: Halifax remediaton project Pet peeves, if any….Line ups at Date Of Birth: June 25, 1962 Marital Status: Married Nickname: Plummer Home: Yellowknife Employer: Indian and Northern the token booth….and morning Place Of Birth: Carbonear, NL Name of spouse/partner: Tara Affairs, Canada games Coaching for how many years: Naugler Occupation: Plumber, business owner Date Of Birth: October 4, 1966 Three things you always travel 24 years Children (name/age): Adam(7) and Place Of Birth: Halifax with. Drum sticks, Iphone and clean Sunday, March 6, 2011 Page 13 Gushue wants to get back to business urling has posed a media so I’m going to keep it things get said that really cut bizarre paradox for that way. down your skip it directly af- CNewfoundland’s Brad “There’s no doubt it was too fects your chances of recruiting Gushue. bad it came out the way it did. players and sponsorships. I felt He won an Olympic gold Sure it bothered me. But I think somebody had to stand by Brad. medal throwing last rocks at the team matters should stay within I’m going to back up my skip age of 26. the team and not be put out in whenever I have to.” +HLVD¿[WXUHDWWKH%ULHU the media. There’s nothing to be Nichols says controversy every year because his team is gained from that.” often has been generated by a notch or two above anybody Gushue admits hooking up moves the team has made. else who plays the game on The with Ferbey was “a risk”. “But some of it is unfair, Rock. “But, with it being this year too,” he says. “It may be hard But, for some reason, Gushue LARRY WOOD with no Olympic points, we to read us sometimes but when is dogged by controversy practi- Tankard Times Editor felt we’d see if it would work. I we’re on the ice we don’t have cally every season. have no regrets with taking the to think about that sort of stuff. This one is no exception. He meanwhile, has surprised some chance. It didn’t work out. I’m We’re there to play a game and made the questionable decision quarters by announcing he’s going to leave it at that.” enjoy it. We’re not making mil- to join forces with Edmonton’s stepping back from the game for Fry, Winnipeg-born but lions of bucks like professional six-time Brier winner Randy two years, maybe more. admittedly becoming a died- athletes here so . . . we’re out Ferbey for cashspiel endeavours Considering the proximity of in-the-wool Newfoundlander, there because we love playing this winter. It was a mix that the timing here, rumour-mon- says he stands by his criticism and that’s the end of that story.” was equated by many curling JHUVKDYHEHHQKDYLQJD¿HOG levelled at Ferbey who accused The Nichols revelation, a observers to melding oil with day and all sorts of speculation the Gushues of “quitting on week prior to the Brier, is easily water and lighting a match to it. has been rife. me.” Fry suggested it was time explained, says Gushue. We’re talking here, you un- None of it, says Gushue, for Ferbey to retire. “Firstly, we already knew of derstand, about two skips with Nichols and second player Ryan “It was what is was, probably Mark’s plans so it was no news strong personalities and even Fry who was embroiled in the none of it should have been to us. So letting everybody else stronger ideas of how the game original verbal foofaraw with said, but I took the defensive on know was not going to have any should be played. Ferbey, is fact. it and I’m not backing down,” implications on what we do on The union blew up three “This really had nothing to Fry says. the ice. weeks ago. There was strong do with me,” says Gushue, who “Maybe it was a little harsh, “Secondly, and probably most verbiage and some slime and was 1-and-0 at the Brier head- the way I went about it, but at importantly, we’ve played to- mud pitched from both camps. ing into today’s sniping. the same time I felt it was war- gether for 13 years. We’ve been Some of it, highly ill-advised. “I went about my business ranted. really good friends. But people Ferbey has since formed an and, you know, stuff happens. “In hindsight, Randy knew like to make up (bleep) and turn Edmonton team to resume com- There’s really not much I want what was going on with our it into rumours. petitive play next season. Gush- to add to that. I don’t like to team with Mark looking at step- ue’s vice-skip Mark Nichols, take personal matters into the ping back for a time, and when Continued on Page 15 Fly London First... and always! From Our House to Yours Non-stop service to Chicago, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver and Orlando … and your connection to the world. www.londonairport.on.ca Photo by Mark Kryst Official Wine Supplier of the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier Brier2011-TankardTimes-AndrewPellerLimited.indd 1 12/2/10 4:52:38 PM Page 14 Tankard Times Wood away. But I still think I can play with Continued from Page 13 these guys . . . And it would have been an absolute “We wanted to get the decision out of sin for someone to taint the 13-year the way. I let the guys know in enough relationship we had if we announced it time so it gives them the chance to try to at the end of the year and have people ¿QGVRPHRQH,IRWKHUSHRSOHNQRZ,¶P saying that I cut him or he cut me or we done for the time being, other people Proud Sponsor of the don’t get along any more. That would may be interested and want to con- be a complete injustice to both me and tact Brad. If no one knows, it’s unfair 2011 Tim Hortons Brier Mark and the relationship that we’ve to Brad. You know, you get through had. So we wanted to show everybody the Brier and there are teams already that we’re friends, we’re teammates formed and someone says, ‘I wish I had and we’re going to go out and play 11 of known’. That was my thought behind or more games this week and enjoy it. it. We just didn’t want anybody making up “I didn’t want to keep it a secret going anything.” LQWRD%ULHUDQGWKHQ¿QGLWVOLSSLQJRXW 300 King Street, London, ON Nichols adds: halfway through. And I didn’t want to let a result at the Brier dictate whether www.londonontario.hilton.com “Everyone’s been saying retirement but I’ve never once said that. I just want I stay or go. If I waited until after the to take a break from all the travel. You Brier and we have a pretty lousy week, know how busy we are over the course it leaves it open for all sorts of specula- of the season? I‘m away 12, 13, 14 WLRQ²WKHJX\VDUH¿JKWLQJ0DUN¶V weeks a year. I just don’t have time for ticked off or Mark’s quitting. And it has that right now. There are a lot of things nothing to do with any of that.” I want to do in my life right now and I Gushue says there’s no doubt in his felt this is a good time to take a break mind that Nichols will be back in action and decide when I want to come back some day. later. “Whether it’s one year, two years, www.thepinpeople.ca “Miss it? This will be the biggest ¿YH\HDUV\HDUVKH¶OOEHEDFN´VD\V thing, being at the Brier, playing in front Gushue. “And so we’re going to have to of the big crowds, this is one of the go in a different direction next year.” biggest stages in curling and, yeah, I’ll “We’ll make whatever decision is best miss it. for the team,” said Fry. “We’re looking “But controversy has nothing to do at a few guys as possible replacements with it. That doesn’t bother me. I look at for Mark. I could step into the posi- Glenn and Kevin, they’re still at the top WLRQ,¶PFRQ¿GHQWLQP\DELOLW\WRSOD\ of their game and I know I’m just 31 third. I’ve done it. I’ve skipped teams and I can take a break from it and come in Manitoba my whole junior career. back and still be competitive . . . if I But we’re looking at getting as many wasn’t competitive any more or I wasn’t options as possible.” Newfoundland/Labrador skip Brad Gushue playing well it would be easier to step Continued on Page 16 throws while third Mark Nichols sweeps. For all your vehicle LONDON needs visit the We encourage you to experience a city that Of! cial Vehicle Supplier loves to laugh and live - a city where you’ll find pristine natural conservation areas and of the 20120111 TTimim HHortonsortons BrieBrier spectacular parkland - a city that beckons your return to Discover our Spirit! From street-side patios and bistros to wonderful parks and outstanding recreational facilities, we know how to entertain you. Enjoy a variety of experiences unmatched in Southwestern Ontario... Sales Hours: Service Hours: Body Shop Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Mon. - Thurs. 7-10, Mon. - Fri. 8-5, Fri. & Sat. 9-6, Fri. 7-6, Sat. 8-4, Closed Sunday VISIT WWW.LONDONTOURISM.CA Closed Sunday Closed Sunday AND DISCOVER WHAT LONDON HAS TO OFFER! 3044-01 LONDON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE: 1-800-265-2602 "#519-455-1800 Sunday, March 6, 2011 Page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOU British Columbia: Skip: Jim Cotter Occupation: Sales, marketing man- Home: Vernon ager Delivery: Right Employer: Precision Metals Occupation: Health Care Data Date Of Birth: May 21,1966 Analyst Place Of Birth: Smithers Marital Status: Married Employer: Latric Systems Lead Rick Sawatsky (left), third Ken Maskiewich, skip Jim Cotter, and second Kevin Folk. Date Of Birth: October 15, 1974 Name of spouse/partner: Jody Children (name/age): Maggie – 8, Place Of Birth: Kamloops Favourite vacation destination? Fletch Home: Penticton Delivery: Right Marital Status: Married Kaden - 4 Favourite food: Prime rib Mexico Favourite TV show: The Simpsons, Occupation: Owner Retail Flooring Name of spouse/partner: Bobbi When did you first realize you Modern Family is pretty good too. Store Cotter Favourite drink: cold adult bever- age wanted to be a championship Favourite website? Curlingzone Employer: Nufloors Penticton Children (name/age): Jaelyn (11), curler?: Watching the 1989 Brier in Favourite order from Tim Hor- Date Of Birth: August 2/1971 Taylor (6) & Emerson (4) Favourite book: The Bourne Iden- tity Saskatoon tons? Café Mocha with either a Place Of Birth: Nelson, B.C. Favourite food: Spaghetti What or who inspired you?: honey glazed or Canadian Maple Marital Status: Married Favourite drink: Beer Favourite movie: Slap Shot Favourite TV show: Seinfeld Watching my dad (Rick) doughnut. Name of spouse/partner: Annette Favourite book: Think & Grow Rich Whose opinion do you most trust Favourite vacation destination? Wood Favourite movie: Field of Dreams Favourite order from Tim Hor- tons? Chili when it comes to curling?: My Anywhere hot and tropical, Mayan Favourite food: Tenderloin Favourite TV show: 24 dad’s Riveria Mexico was nice last year. Favourite drink: Cold Beer Favourite order from Tim Hor- Favourite vacation destination? Beaches, Beer and Golf Superstitions? Following same When did you first realize you Favourite book: Biography of Joe tons? Double-double & breakfast routine while winning wanted to be a championship Morgan sandwich Three people, living or not, whom you would invite to a din- Three people, living or not, whom curler?: As a little kid watching the Favourite movie: Hidalgo Favourite vacation destination? you would invite to a dinner Vernon Car Spiel. Favourite TV show: Three’s com- Anywhere hot. ner party?: Steve Yzerman, Fred Couples, Bruce Springsteen party?: My grandpa Folk, Steve What or who inspired you?: My pany What or who inspired you?: My Yzerman, Jessica Biel parents Favourite order from Tim Hor- Dad/Pat Ryan If you could be a star in any other sport, what would it be, and why? If you could be a star in any other Whose opinion do you most trust tons? Black Coffee Whose opinion do you most trust sport, what would it be, and why? when it comes to curling?: My Favourite vacation destination? when it comes to curling?: Coach Hockey, Loved it since I was 3. If you could change any rule in Football, would be awesome to play team, Pat Ryan and our coach Rick Bermuda Rick Folk in front of 70,000 screaming fans Folk. When did you first realize you You have superstitions? Read curling, which one would it be, and why? Coin flip, never win, 50% If you could change any rule in Superstitions? None really wanted to be a championship Pat Ryan’s article on superstitions. curling, which one would it be, Three people, living or not, whom curler?: None. chance… I don’t think so. Pet peeves, if any? Drivers with and why? Bring back real time outs you would invite to a dinner Probably when I was about 15 Three people, living or not, whom What music do you like to listen party?: My fiancé Laura, Bono from What or who inspired you?: you would invite to a dinner merge disorder, people with no kids that park in the parent only parking to before a game? Rock U2 and Patrick Roy. Father. party?: Joe Three things you always travel If you could be a star in any other Three people, living or not, whom DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Wayne Three things you always travel with? Wallet, phone, clothes with? Toothbrush, cell phone, wallet sport, what would it be, and why? you would invite to a dinner Gretzky First on your Bucket List? – Pro golfer. The ability to make a party?:Ozzie Smith, Carol O’connor, If you could be a star in any other First on your Bucket List? Make a bucket list Finally getting on a hot vacation in ridiculous amount of money travel- Glen Wood sport, what would it be, and why? the winter ing the world playing golf at the best If you could be a star in any other Baseball, always dreamed of being What is the biggest misconcep- tion about curlers? They play a What is the biggest misconcep- courses. sport, what would it be, and why? a major leaguer. tion about curlers? Not athletes If you could change any rule Baseball, Grew up playing it and If you could change any rule in non sport. Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Your ideal shot to win an Olympic in curling, which one would it loved the friendships from it curling, which one would it be, gold medal: I’ll be sweeping Jim’s be, and why? 10 ends to 8 ends What music do you like to listen and why? gold medal would be: Something easy… if that is possible?!?! draw to the 4 foot means less sweeping for us poor to before a game? ‘80’s rock Timing of a game - should be like front enders. Pet peeves, if any? White socks the Grand Slam Events. What music do you like to listen with black pants What music do you like to listen Second: Kevin Folk Lead: Home: Kelowna to before a game? Anything that Three things you always travel to before a game? Don’t listen to Delivery: Right Rick Sawatsky will get me pumped up. with? Deodorant, cash, tooth brush music before games. Nickname: Swat Occupation: Senior account man- Pet peeves, if any? Whistling and First on your Bucket List? Pet peeves, if any? Having to go Home: Kelowna ager stupidity. To own 1967 mint corvette back to work after a curling event. Delivery: Right Employer: RBC Three things you always travel What is the biggest misconcep- Three things you always travel Occupation: Utilities technician Date Of Birth: July 26, 1980 with? Toothbrush, Dr. Ho Muscle tion about curlers? How good of with? Wallet, clothes, toothbrush Employer: Corix Utilities Place Of Birth: Saskatoon Massage System and my Black- shape one really needs to be in. First on your bucket list? Olympic Date Of Birth: February 26, 1976 Marital Status: Single berry. Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Gold Medalist/World Champion Place Of Birth: Sioux Lookout, Favourite food: Greek Ribs First on your Bucket List? Win gold medal: A nose hit What is the biggest misconcep- Ontario Favourite drink: Rye and ginger Olympic Gold. tion about curlers? How difficult Marital Status: Engaged ale What is the biggest misconcep- Coach: Rick Folk the game is. Name of spouse/partner: Laura Favourite book: Alex Cross series tion about curlers? That we are Home: Kelowna Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Cochrane by James Patterson endomorphic, out of shape and not Occupation: Retired gold medal: Draw to the button. Favourite food: Bacon Favourite movie: Old School real athletes. Date Of Birth: March 5, 1950 Favourite drink: Non-alcoholic: Favourite TV show: 2 and a half Your ideal shot to win an Olympic Place Of Birth: Saskatoon fruit juice, alcoholic: vanilla vodka Third: men gold medal: Sweeping a draw to Won: Brier 1980, 1994, World’s, and soda Favourite website? Sportsnet.ca the button. 1980, 1994 Ken Maskiewich Favourite book: currently reading Favourite order from Tim Hor- Coaching for how many years: Nickname: Masky Andre Agassi’s autobiography called tons? Turkey Bacon Club with Tim Fifth: Brad Wood Four years Home: Surrey Open Sauce Nickname: Woody Delivery: Right Favourite movie: Old School and Page 16 Tankard Times Wood Continued from Page 14 One of those may be current Nova Scotia skip Shawn Adams who already has been transferred by the Labatt’s suds people from Halifax to St. John’s. “I’m going over there to work and I haven’t really talked to anybody over there about curling,” says Adams. “I still plan on curling in some form but the days of the 12 ‘spiels for me are prob- ably done for a little while. “Yeah, it would appeal to me. Brad’s a great curler and so is Mark. 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