You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Article content
Canada’s Brad Gushue posted a pair of wins Tuesday to kick off a busy stretch for his St. John’s, N.L.-based team at the world men’s curling championship.
Advertisement 2
Story continues below
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one account.
Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
Canada’s Brad Gushue wins pair of games at world men’s curling championshipBack to video
Gushue posted a 7-4 victory over New Zealand’s Anton Hood in the morning draw at the IWC Arena and then dumped American John Shuster 8-2 in the evening session.
Article content
It was the first of four straight two-game days for the Canadian side of Gushue, Mark Nichols, E.J. Harnden and Geoff Walker.
Canada was in sole possession of second place at 5-1 behind unbeaten Niklas Edin of Sweden (6-0), who beat New Zealand 11-7 in the afternoon draw.
Italy’s Joel Retornaz and defending champion Bruce Mouat of Scotland, both idle in the afternoon, were 4-2. Germany’s Marc Muskatewitz took a 4-2 record into his late game against Czechia’s Lukas Klima.
The United States fell to 4-3. The top six teams in the 13-team field will make the playoffs.
On the Rocks
Ted Wyman's take on the curling world featuring news, features and videos.
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Thanks for signing up!
A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
The next issue of On the Rocks will soon be in your inbox.
We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again
Article content
Advertisement 3
Story continues below
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Article content
In Canada’s opening game, the teams traded singles over the first four ends. Gushue stole a point in the fifth and took control of the game with two more stolen points in the sixth end.
“Anton made some really good shots in the second and fourth ends to take away multiple-point ends for us,” Gushue said. “Both were really good shots. I still had a chance in the fourth end and didn’t execute it well, but he made two great shots to keep it close.”
Gushue won gold in his first world championship appearance in 2017 at Edmonton. It was the last time Canada reached the top of the podium at this competition.
The 2006 Olympic champion has taken world silver on three occasions since, including last year in Ottawa. Gushue’s win Tuesday morning improved his all-time mark at the world championship to 50-11.
Advertisement 4
Story continues below
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Article content
“When you hear it’s 50, it means you’ve been here a lot and it means you’ve won a lot,” Gushue said. “Fifty is a lot of games, so we’ve done something right. At the end of the day, we want to win on Sunday instead of focusing on 50 today.”
In the evening, Gushue opened with a three-ender and pulled away with three stolen points in the fifth end. Canadian alternate Kyle Doering replaced Harnden in the sixth end and the Americans conceded after scoring a single.
Round-robin play continues through Friday night. Medal games are scheduled for Sunday.
Canada’s Rachel Homan won gold at the recent world women’s curling championship in Sydney, N.S. It was Canada’s first title at the event since Jennifer Jones was victorious in 2018 at North Bay, Ont.
Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.
This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.