Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. It was Team McEwen’s first event of the curling season with the ongoing pandemic. The game-winning shot was cheered just as loudly by members of Team Glenn Howard. With Bottcher sitting three on Howard’s final shot, Glenn elected to try and give Bottcher one instead of drawing for one himself. That means you might have to go down the CTRS list to Nos. Unfortunately, they solved the problem by adding more teams but this also made it more convoluted and controversial.”. “Our goal is the same as it always is when we go to the Brier — to end up wearing the Maple Leaf at the end,” Koe’s lead Ben Hebert said Tuesday. “It’s almost like another provincial final and there’s that anxiety and stress and pressure of knowing that you could go all the way there and you may not win and may not earn the right to stay there. Alberta was the latest to do so, on Monday, naming 2020 champions Brendan Bottcher and Laura Walker as representatives. With most provinces cancelling playdowns and naming representatives, the 18-team fields for the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts are starting to take shape, but the final lists won’t be released without some controversy. With most provinces cancelling playdowns and naming representatives, the 18-team … Scott Howard is joining Team Glenn Howard next season as part of a team shake up announced by the skip, today. If there’s one thing the world should know by now about Glenn Howard, it’s that he loves the Brier. Glenn Howard, 58, and 53-year-old Wayne Middaugh are a couple of old-timers taking on a bunch of kids, relatively speaking. Ontario's Glenn Howard, seen above during the 2016 Brier, earned the final play-in game spot for the 2020 tournament on Tuesday after Brendan Bottcher won the Alberta draw. And there’s a bit of an advantage to being Team Wild Card if you can get through Friday night’s game. The next issue of The Winnipeg Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Teams skipped by Mike McEwen (left) and Glenn Howard tend to benefit from Curling Canada's decision to expand the 2021 Brier field. He has said the game is “not fun to play,” although the winning teams have had a great deal of success in national championships, going a combined 40-15 in the Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts since 2018. Howard should be next on the men’s list — his team was ninth in the CTRS last season — but Curling Canada has not yet finalized the criteria for qualifying the third wild-card team — it may not be strictly based on the same criteria used to pick the first two wild card teams. Age doesn’t matter. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Curling Canada Stats Archive Home; Brier (1980-2020) Results by Year Records Player Roster. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. “But I don’t envy the decision makers in this situation. Every time I go, I consider that it could possibly be my last, and, obviously, being 57 years old, you don’t get too many opportunities any more. It will be like old times for Glenn Howard at the Tim Hortons Brier next month. “As a team, we had such a positive experience last year at the Scotties and our hope was to build on that success this season,” said Nunavut skip Lori Eddy. TSN’s Bob Weeks goes one-on-one with four-time world champion Glenn Howard on how he plans to keep busy inside the bubble, what he expects from … He has also won the 2001 TSN Skins Game. Those fields will include representatives from the 14 provinces and territories, Team Canada (defending champions) and three “wild card” teams. — With the agility of a magician, Team Mike Ewen escaped disaster for five ends before he and the rest of his team make the key shots down the stretch to sneak pass Team Glenn Howard 5-4 in the Wild Card … Since the addition of Team Canada and the wild card, the field is much tougher than it was 10 years ago. I don’t have that many more left in me.”. During the early months of the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020, ESPN released The Last Dance. A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 5-14 Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary (team members listed skip to lead along with home club location). The 2020 Brier kicks off with some must-watch television. “At the same time, the bigger picture is that it’s really nice to have a second opportunity. We encountered an issue signing you up. In Monday’s semi-final of the Ashley HomeStore Curling Classic, Glenn Howard trailed Brendan Bottcher 4-3 going into the seventh end. Both teams lost their provincial finals — Howard falling in Ontario to John Epping, McEwen in Manitoba, to Jason Gunnlaugson. Skip Glenn Howard. PostPandemic: How COVID-19 is reshaping Canada, ON THE ROCKS: Four-time world champ Howard says increased curling bubble fields are ‘awesome’ but also ‘more convoluted and controversial’, tap here to see other videos from our team. Ashley Homestore Curling Classic 2020 Runner-Up: Team Howard, skip- Glenn Howard, third- Scott Howard, second- , lead- David Mathers. Results by Year Records Player Roster. Skip Glenn Howard smiles during the ATB Glencoe Invitational Bonspiel at the Glencoe Club in Calgary, Feb. 13, 2020. “But the fire is no different at 57 than it was at 22. Glenn Howard, the two-time world champion skip, got ahead of those rumours on Sunday, announcing that he would indeed be returning to play next season, but not with the same exact line-up. (Anil Mungal/Sportsnet) Father and son will try, together, to get to the top of the curling world. Results by Year Records Player Roster. Todd Korol/For The Globe and Mail. Results by Year Records Player Roster. Offiical Team Glenn Howard Curling Fan Page Mackenzie Zacharias of the Altona Curling Club will compete at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary later this month. PostPandemic: How COVID-19 is reshaping Canada, Wily veteran Glenn Howard hoping to prove age doesn't matter in Brier wild card game against Mike McEwen. With the Roar of the Rings only 2-1/2 weeks away Team Glenn Howard is firing on all four cylinders and looking for a second GSOC success. Some women’s skips have refused the appointment, including Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville, an eight-time territorial champion, and New Brunswick’s Andrea Crawford, a nine-time provincial rep. It’s a big commitment to play in the bubble, with quarantines required on both ends and it’s just not possible for some teams. Results by Year Records Player Roster. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. KINGSTON, Ont. (Photo, Curling Canada/Michael Burns) enFeb 28, 2020 Facebook Twitter Email. We’re still winning a good chunk of our games and I’m still enjoying it, which is what it really comes down to.”, Free live @CurlingCanada curling ... come out to Kingston on Friday to see @TeamGlennHoward vs @TeamMcEwen in the winner take all wildcard game. That meant Koe, who wore Team Canada colours last year after winning the Brier in 2019, would have to get in as a wild card team. As Martin and Stoughton retired and Glenn Howard entered his later years, Jacobs followed up a 2013 Brier victory with an Olympic gold medal at Sochi in 2014. Eight games into the 2020/21 curling season and Glenn Howard has yet to lose, knocking off John Epping Saturday evening at the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard. A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 5-14 Canadian men's curling championship in Calgary (team members listed skip to lead along with home club location). 11 and 12 from last season and those would be 2020 world junior champion Mackenzie Zacharias and Beth Peterson, both of Manitoba. Curling Canada is expanding the field for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick . Trials (1997-2017) Men. Personal life. “It’s maybe easy for me to say because I’m next on the men’s list, but does it not make sense that if you’re going to do the first two wild card spots with CTRS, why wouldn’t you do the third that way?” Howard said. Ashley Homestore Curling Classic 2020 Champions: Team McEwen, skip- Mike McEwen, third- Reid Carruthers, second- Derek Samagalski, lead- Colin Hodgson . Glenn Howard is seen in action during the Grand Slam of Curling in Calgary, Alberta, on April 26, 2018. Team Ontario skip Glenn Howard reacts to his final shot in the tenth end during round robin competition against Team Northern Ontario at the Brier curling championship in Ottawa on March 9, 2016. “But we’re still doing remarkably well. Curling legend Glenn Howard will look to qualify for an 18th career Brier appearance when he takes on Mike McEwen, ranked fourth in the world. Teams with no asterisks won a 2021 provincial or territorial championship to qualify (Team Canada squads obviously won the 2020 STOH and Brier championships). “I think the fire was gone. “I’ve been to a lot of them and I cherish every one of them. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. 194 talking about this. Results by Year Records Player Roster. “The one thing about playing the wild card game is you get battle tested,” Carruthers said. Marie Mar 3, … You always have to play really well to beat the guy. Brendan Bottcher, Darren Moulding, Brad Thiessen, Karrick Martin; … If I go out there and start embarrassing myself and we’re losing a lot more than we’re winning, then no question the fun will come out of the game. Canada Cup (2003-2019) Men. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Team Newfoundland and Labrador skip Brad Gushue poses with the Brier Tankard trophy after defeating Team Alberta in the Brier curling final in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, March 8, 2020. A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 5-14 Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary (team members listed skip to lead along with home club location). Community First Curling Centre, Sault Ste. With the Roar of the Rings only 2-1/2 weeks away Team Glenn Howard is firing on all four cylinders and looking for a second GSOC success. Photo by Darren Makowichuk / Postmedia Network Article content. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Winnipeg SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Meanwhile, Manitoba’s Tracy Fleury (second in CTRS) appears to be a lock on the women’s side. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He has competed in the Canadian men’s curling championship 17 times and, on Friday, he hopes to make it 18. Howard, who is backed by his son Scott Howard at third, second David Mathers and lead Tim March, is actually ninth in the Canadian Team Ranking System standings. “You’re so used to playing in your provincial — you win, you’re elated, you put the provincial colours on your back and away you go. The foursome defeated Ontario’s Glenn Howard in the final 6-3. “Touch wood, my body has held up well,” Howard said. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. If Howard makes it, he’ll be one of the oldest players to ever take part in the Brier. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Please try again. It’s a second chance and hopefully we’re gonna take advantage of it and give ’er a go so I can get back into the show.”. Bruce Mouat led his team to yet another title at British Curling’s December Superspiel today and in doing so completed a perfect calendar year in domestic events. Team Ontario skip Glenn Howard skip speaks with coach Wayne Middaugh during round robin competition against Team Saskatchewan at the Brier curling championship in … “There’s very few people, if any, playing at my age at this level,” Howard said. At my age, you cherish them a little bit more because you know it’s going to end pretty soon. The team claimed the National during the inaugural Grand Slam of Curling … “There’s very few people, if any, playing at my age at this level,” Howard said. Benavidez discusses difficult 2020, UFC future, and more ... trying for one more chance at Canadian curling glory. Please try again. Epping got off to a quick start with vice Mathew Camm and … They just didn’t really enjoy it as much.”. The world of curling is filled with rumours right now, with whispers of major changes to well-known teams all across the land. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. “I make no qualms about it. The Ashley HomeStore Curling Classic takes place Nov 13 - 16, 2020 at the Penticton Curling Club in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, featuring 24 teams playing a Round Robin - … We encountered an issue signing you up. “He’s revered, respected and well liked,” Carruthers said. “It’s trying times and for Curling Canada to open up the fields for the Scotties and Brier is awesome, just the fact that they’re making every effort to get in as many teams as possible to make the fields as strong as possible,” said Ontario’s Glenn Howard, a 58-year-old four-time world champion. Can’t wait.”. ... December 20, 2020. 773 talking about this. Alberta was the last association to crown a champion, which … Alberta was the last association to crown a champion, which guarantees a berth at the Feb. 28-March 8 Tim Hortons Brier in Kingston, Ont. TEAM MCEWEN WINS WILD CARD GAME TO ADVANCE TO TIM HORTONS BRIER MAIN FIELD . “I’m struggling to get my mind around the game, just the fact that it’s so different,” Howard said. We’ve got just as good a shot as Mike does and if we can get it going, you never know, maybe we can do some damage in the Brier as well.”. Scott Howard is joining Team Glenn Howard next season as part of a team shake up announced by the skip, today. The Howard foursome out of the Penetanguishene, Ont., Curling Club did score a deuce in the third but managed only singles in the fifth and ninth ends. McEwen’s team is slightly favoured for Friday’s game, but nobody is counting out the wily veteran Howard. Glenn Howard formed his own team in 2000 with third Richard Hart, second Collin Mitchell, and lead Jason Mitchell. “I think Team Howard has a really good chance of getting that spot and we’re absolutely ready to go into the bubble.”. Glenn Howard admits that, at age 57, he’s an anomaly in the world of high-level men’s curling. Offiical Team Glenn Howard Curling Fan Page All that matters is if you want to go out and compete and enjoy it and have fun.”. There could be teams like Manitoba’s Tanner Horgan (10th), Alberta’s Jeremy Harty (15th) and B.C.’s Tyler Tardi (14th) in the mix. Read more about cookies here. That’s just fine with Koe’s foursome. I’d love to go every year, if I could. “The reason you’re doing CTRS is that’s our ranking system, it’s the system in place for the competitive teams. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. “The only one they’re missing is Team 18 and I’d like to think we’re the front-runner for that,” Howard said. “I’m a traditionalist and I love the fact that it’s our national championship,” Howard said on the eve of the 2020 Tim Horton’s Brier in Kingston, Ont. The long-awaited Michael Jordan documentary The long-awaited Michael Jordan documentary Defining a Curling Legacy » Portal4Sport Howard’s team from Penetanguishene, Ont., will face Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen in the wild card game on Friday night (7 p.m., ET) at Leon’s Centre in Kingston, Ont. The game-winning shot was cheered just as loudly by members of Team Glenn Howard. Glenn Howard, right, speaks with veteran curler Wayne Middaugh during the 2016 Brier. Glenn Howard's son Scott has moved up to play third with Tim March, formerly of Team Epping, rotating in at lead. After Fleury, the next three teams on the CTRS list from 2019-20 (that have not already qualified) are no longer eligible because they didn’t stay together. Howard has done a lot of winning in his glorious curling career: Four world championship gold medals in four appearances, four Brier titles, seven second-place finishes, three third-place finishes. “He’s an absolute gem of a guy and I’ve had some epic battles against him over the years. Brendan Bottcher's dramatic draw to win the Alberta curling championship gave him and his teammates reason to celebrate. vs. “It’s interesting cause you’re the only game out there, you’re playing for your life and you want nothing more than to be at the Brier,” said Reid Carruthers, who plays third for McEwen. Head-to-Head. If you come second you put your tail between your legs, you go home and you wish ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda.’, “This is different. Through 2017, he has played in 218 games at the Brier, more than any other curler in history. The next issue of The Winnipeg Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Most member associations picked last year’s champions, although Saskatchewan passed over Silvernagle because of her new team configuration and awarded the women’s spot to Sherry Anderson, who had more provincial points over a two-year span. Zacharias and her 2020 World Junior Championship team of third Karlee Burgess, second Emily Zacharias and lead Lauren Lenentine were awarded one of three Wild Card berths based on their standing on the 2019-2020 Canadian Team Ranking System. Women. Team Ontario skip Glenn Howard speaks with coach Wayne Middaugh during round robin competition against Team Saskatchewan at the Brier curling championship in … Others want to be a part of an historic series of events. Curling legend Glenn Howard is back for another winning season and has put together a veritable Dream Team of four world-champions. The game-winning shot was cheered just as loudly by members of Team Glenn Howard. Ashley Homestore Curling Classic 2020 Champions: Team McEwen, skip- Mike McEwen, third- Reid Carruthers, second- Derek Samagalski, lead- … The 57-year-old, who has won 14 Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) tournaments as a skip, shot a game-high 94 per cent during an 8-6 victory over Team Peter de Cruz of Switzerland at the Gallagher Centre. It’s easy for me to say as the next team in line but, honestly, I think I would say that if I was ranked 75th.”. In the men's final, Team Jacobs won their third straight Grand Slam by beating Team Epping in a tight 6–5 game. Glenn Howard, seen shooting at the 2014 Canadian Open, has made the decision to part ways with Jon Mead (L) and Craig Savill (R). No. If he can win the wild card game against Mike McEwen on Friday, Howard would go to the Brier for the 18th time, but this one will look a little different. Watch the action on SportsNet _TGH 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Results by Year Records Player Roster. Women. Glenn Howard admits that, at age 57, he’s an anomaly in the world of high-level men’s curling. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Glenn Howard, seen shooting at the 2014 Canadian Open, has made the decision to part ways with Jon Mead (L) and Craig Savill (R). If we’re gonna use that for Wild Card 1 and Wild Card 2, I’m not sure why we wouldn’t use it for Wild Card 3. The 2021 Brier bubble championship presents another opportunity for curling legacy. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. “The only thing that changes is the colour of the uniform we are wearing throughout the week. The Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling starts tomorrow and we are here and ready to Rock and Roll! (Anil Mungal/Sportsnet) Father and son will try, together, to get to the top of the curling world. Please share this video and get your friends to LIKE us on Facebook so we can all cheer together. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 5-14 Canadian men's curling championship in Calgary (team members listed skip to lead along with home club location). © 2021 Winnipeg Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Team Kerri Einarson and Team Jennifer Jones already have their berths for the national curling championship, and three more Manitoba rinks could be joining them in Calgary. “This time my son, Scott, would be playing third for me at a Brier, which would be unbelievable. There’s a reason why he’s still curling. “I’ve kept in half-decent shape, so I think that’s part of it. McEwen has played in the wild card game before, having beaten Gunnlaugson in 2018 in Regina. Curling Canada has announced it’s working on putting together 18-team fields for the men’s and women’s Canadian championships, which will be played in a bubble environment at Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park starting next month. Curling Canada also confirmed Mike McEwen of Manitoba, Kevin Koe of Alberta and Glenn Howard of Ontario as the wild-card entries for the Tim Hortons … “We appreciate the effort made by Curling Canada to create a forum to play the Scotties safely. I would love it. A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 5-14 Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary (team members listed skip to lead along with home club location). It’s there for a reason and everybody understands it. He was choosing to go into the final end down two with hammer instead of tied without. Howard is one of the most decorated curlers of all time; He has won four world championships, four Briers and 17 Ontario provincial championships, including a record eight straight, from 2006 to 2013. Major curling powers Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario all cancelled their provincial playdowns, as did several other member associations, and appointed teams instead. It was Team McEwen’s first event of the curling season with the ongoing pandemic. Hardline Nation powers IcePad Brand. It marks McEwen's third time bearing the wild-card label, after Curling Canada confirmed his team, along with Kevin Koe of Alberta and Glenn Howard of Ontario as … Zacharias is looking like a good bet to get the second wild card spot based on eligibility and CTRS points, but it remains possible that Curling Canada could choose any team for the third wild card spot, meaning the likes of Rocque and Silvernagle are still in the mix. Are we the best in the world? The Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling starts tomorrow and we are here and ready to Rock and Roll! Canadian curling icon Wayne Middaugh is about to put his Hall-of-Fame game back on display, five years after he tossed a rock of any consequence. #BRIER2020 pic.twitter.com/5HqNSqTHKB. Read more about cookies here. The foursome defeated Ontario’s Glenn Howard in the final 6-3. Based on the 2019-20 Canadian Team Ranking System standings, it’s presumed that Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen (fifth in CTRS) and Calgary’s Kevin Koe (sixth in CTRS) will be named as two of the three men’s wild card teams. I still want to win.”. Teams on the bubble for the so-called Calgary curling bubble … The teams in the wild card game are always high in the CTRS rankings and that’s part of the reason why the Brier and Scotties have become so much more difficult to win in recent years. It will be like old times for Glenn Howard at the Tim Hortons Brier next month. Skip Mike McEwen delivers a stone during the Manitoba men’s curling championship final at Eric Coy Arena in Winnipeg, Feb. 9, 2020. tap here to see other videos from our team. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Howard's grand-aunt, Jean Thompson, was an Olympic runner.His brother, Glenn Howard, is also a well known curler.Howard's daughter, Ashley Howard, is a competitive curler and the executive director of CurlSask, the governing body of curling in Saskatchewan. — With the agility of a magician, Team Mike Ewen escaped disaster for five ends before he and the rest of his team make the key shots down the stretch to sneak pass Team Glenn Howard 5-4 in the Wild Card game Friday night and earn a spot in the Tim Hortons Brier, presented by AGI.
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