The process for teams wanting the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics is a long one. In fact, it takes three years of strong performances before a team even has a shot to make it to the Canadian Olympic trials. If you are interested in learning more about the road to the trials, read on.
Goldline Ambassadors
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The Road to Sochi
Posted on March 31, 2013 by Paivi
Posted in Curling, Goldline Ambassadors, Curling Events
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Homan prepares to take on the world!
Posted on March 14, 2013 by Paivi
Starting this weekend is the women’s world curling championships in Riga, Latvia. Go Homan Go! Rachel Homan and her team from Ottawa curled incredibly well to capture the Scotties title and must be viewed as a very strong contender to win a gold medal at the worlds.
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Getting to know Goldline Ambassador Geoff Walker
Posted on March 14, 2013 by Andrew
We are proud to introduce you to Geoff Walker, lead on the Brad Gushue team out of Newfoundland Labrador. After a week of heavy sweeping at the Brier, Geoff is undoubtedly catching his breath this week, and readying up for the next event on their calendar.
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Big Ben!
Posted on March 6, 2013 by Andrew
This week’s featured Goldline ambassador is the lead on the team skipped by Kevin Martin. Ben Hebert has achieved much success out on the curling ice, having won a gold medal at the world junior championships, 2 Briers, a gold and silver at the world championships, and a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, as well as numerous other curling events and titles. The Martin team recently won the Alberta provincial playdowns, thereby earning the opportunity to play for another Brier title in front of a hometown crowd.
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Getting to know Goldline Ambassador Chris Schille
Posted on February 20, 2013 by Andrew
In just a few short weeks, the Canadian men’s curling championship begins in Edmonton, Alberta. One of the teams vying for the coveted Brier crown is the Saskatchewan squad headed by Brock Virtue. In this week’s newsletter, we introduce you to Goldline ambassador Chris Schille, who plays second on the Virtue team.
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Getting to know Goldline Ambassador Marc Kennedy
Posted on February 1, 2013 by Andrew
With the men’s provincial playdowns starting across the country this week and next, Goldline would like to highlight Marc Kennedy, who is hoping to gain a berth into the Brier. At just 31 years of age, he has an Olympic gold medal, 2 Brier titles and a world championship under his belt. He’s a heavy hitter out on the ice, and is one of the strongest sweepers in the game.
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Meet Goldline Ambassador: Geri-Lynn Ramsay
Posted on January 14, 2013 by Andrew
Team Webster formed in 2011, when Erin Carmody and Geri-Lynn Ramsay moved out west from PEI to join forces with Crystal Webster and Sam Preston. Goldline had the chance to speak with the team earlier this year. Here’s our interview with Geri-Lynn Ramsay.
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This is Goldline Ambassador Brad Gushue
Posted on December 6, 2012 by Andrew
At the young age of 32, Brad Gushue has accumulated more curling accolades than most of us will acquire in a lifetime. He’s a former national and world junior champion. He has represented the province of Newfoundland 9 times at the Brier – he won silver in 2007 and bronze in 2011 - and he has hopes of representing the province a tenth time at the 2013 Brier in Edmonton next March.
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Introducing Goldline Ambassador Bronwen Webster
Posted on November 28, 2012 by Andrew
We are proud to introduce you to Goldline ambassador, Bronwen Webster, vice for the team skipped by Shannon Kleibrink. Bronwen has been on the curling scene for many years, having made numerous Alberta Scotties’ appearances. She was part of the Kleibrink team that finished second at the 2008 Canadian Women’s curling championships (she also played in the 2011 Scotties) as well as at the 2009 Canadian Olympic curing trials.
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Introducing you to our Goldline Ambassador: Rick Sawatsky
Posted on November 13, 2012 by Andrew
This week, we’re proud to introduce you Goldline Ambassador Rick Sawatsky, who plays lead for Jim Cotter of British Columbia. Goldline wishes the entire team the best of luck for the balance of this season and hopes to see them representing British Columbia at the 2013 Brier!
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