Team Hebert
Eau Claire's Team Hebert wins first U.S. men's gold since 2008 at 2026 World Junior Curling Championships
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Team Hebert, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, defeated Italy 8-6 in the final to claim the men's gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Curling Championships in Taarnby, Denmark—the first U.S. men's junior world title since 2008. Skipper Caden Hebert also received the World Curling Junior Sportsmanship Award. Canada finished fourth.
Team Hebert defended its boys’ title with a 5-2 victory over Team Grabow at the Junior Curling Nationals in Bismarck, North Dakota. On the girls’ side, Team Pekowitz earned its first championship by beating Team Berg 5-3. Both winning teams secured spots at the World Junior Championships.
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Representing the United States, Team Hebert secured a narrow 7-6 victory over Canada in the semifinals of the World Junior Curling Championships in Taarnby, Denmark. The win advances the American team to Tuesday's gold medal match against Italy. The closely contested game featured multiple lead changes and a decisive final end.