Jocelyn Peterman, a former Red Deer curler, and her husband Brett Gallant are preparing to represent Canada in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The couple, who secured their spots through recent victories, expressed determination to win gold and inspire young athletes. They emphasized their commitment to thorough preparation ahead of the February tournament.
Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant, a husband-and-wife curling duo, are focused on bringing home Olympic gold for Canada in mixed doubles at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Peterman, 32, hails from Red Deer, Alberta, and takes pride in representing her community's strong sporting tradition. "It’s such an incredible sporting community," she said during an online media availability. "There’s really a great group of volunteers and people who are passionate about curling... I’m honoured to represent them."
The pair will travel to Italy on January 27, with the mixed doubles tournament scheduled from February 4 to 10. Ten countries will compete, and the top four will advance to the medal rounds. Gallant, 35, added to the excitement: "We’re ready. We’ve played together preparing for this moment for a long time, so it’s just about seizing the moment now."
Their path to the Olympics included a gold medal win at the 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials in Nova Scotia, where they defeated Team Rachel Homan. They followed that with a sixth-place finish at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in May. Both have prior Olympic experience from the 2022 Beijing Games: Peterman placed fifth with Team Jennifer Jones, while Gallant earned bronze with Team Brad Gushue.
Coach Laine Peters highlighted their dedication: "They’re so dedicated, and they work so well together as a pair. There’s a ton of respect, a ton of support." Recently, the duo competed in a tune-up event at the Sherwood Park Curling Club, which Gallant described as successful, noting they continue to learn and grow. "We just have this feeling now of let’s go get them and show the world who we are," he said.
Peterman hopes their journey will motivate future curlers from Red Deer and beyond, underscoring the importance of community support in elite sports.
