Monthly Archives: January 2012

1998 Olympic Glory Revisited

Posted on January 15, 2012 by gerry

Remember Sandra Schmirler's team of 1998, winners of the Olympic Gold Medal in Nagano, Japan? It's been a some time since then, and while all players are seemingly "retired" from competitive play, they're still proving they've got game.

Posted in Curling, Curling Events
The Goldline and Continental Cup

Posted on January 12, 2012 by gerry

It's the time of the year for the biggest event in the City of Toronto, as the TCA hosts the 117th Annual Toronto Men's Bonspiel, dubbed the Goldline TCA Men's. Goldine is honoured to be involved in such a prestigious event, the biggest event in Toronto.

Posted in Curling, Curling Events
Skins, Juniors and Perth Masters

Posted on January 9, 2012 by gerry

TSN Skins Wrapped up yesterday, if you haven't followed up yet, Anil Mungal of The Curling News had coverage all weekend. Koe wrapped up the title with a big shot in the 8th end, in another game they control but came down to the last end yet again. Globe and Mail wrap here.

Posted in Curling, Curling Events
Koe upsets Martin in Skins Opener

Posted on January 7, 2012 by gerry

This is really beast of skins, you can play well all game and when your opposition puts on late pressure, it can come down to making the last few shots in the game. In a well fought match at the TSN Skins Game at Casino Rama that Kevin Koe's team had control of throughout the game, it still took a couple miscues in the eight end by Kevin Martin to for Koe take the win.

Posted in Curling, Curling Events
A Curling Themed Wedding Ceremony

Posted on January 6, 2012 by gerry

Susie Dunlap and Randy Czarnetzki would be the first to call their upcoming March wedding “a crazy idea.” In fact, that’s exactly what they do call it.

Posted in Curling
Pride of the Maple Leaf

Posted on January 5, 2012 by gerry

Imagine being teenagers and offered the opportunity to compete for Canada on the International stage? The dream is a reality for four young Canadian kids who will compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria running January 13 to 22.

Posted in Curling
Dropping Out and No Repercussions

Posted on January 5, 2012 by gerry

As the United States Playdowns open this weekend, with coverage on CurlingZone.com as well as USACurl.org, a little controversy is coming out of Green Bay's Midwest South Regional as two entries have dropped out late, resulting in multiple efforts to rework the schedule.

Posted in Curling
TSN Skins Showcasing Game's "Best"?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by gerry

A made for TV showcase goes again this weekend at Casino Rama outside Orillia, Ontario as four of curling's name teams are invited to battle for $75,000 in cash in the TSN Skins Curling Game. You can follow the action this weekend on TSN.

Posted in Curling
A Legend Passes, Garnet Campbell 1927-2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by gerry

Garnet Campbell, the "Little General" of the famous Campbell curling clan passed away December 30th, the winner of the 1955 Brier as the first Saskatchewan team to bring home the title. Instrumental in putting the Avonlea Curling Club in Saskatchewan on the map, Campbell even auctioned off carspiel proceeds and help to build a new three sheet club in 1951.

Posted in Curling
Playdowns, Playdowns, Playdowns!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by gerry

Many Junior Playdowns are now underway, with teams looking to qualify for the M&M Meats Shop Junior Nationals in Napanee, Ontario at the end of the month.

Posted in Curling