Ice Preparation
Greg Ewasko, head ice technician for Curling Canada, has spent 34 years perfecting ice surfaces for curling competitions. He leads the effort to transform the rink at Mary Brown's Centre for the Montana's Brier, which runs until March 8. The process involves pebbling the ice to ensure rocks slide and curl properly.
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Lauren Rich, an Oregon woman who started curling seven years ago, has been selected to help create the competition ice for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. As the only American on the World Curling Federation's ice crew, she will spend about a month in Italy ensuring the ice meets elite standards. Rich, a full-time employee with Team USA Curling, shared her surprise and excitement in an interview at the Evergreen Curling Club outside Portland.