Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Kerri Einarson claimed her fifth Scotties Tournament of Hearts title on Sunday, defeating fellow Manitoban Kaitlyn Lawes 4-3 in an 11-end final at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Einarson's Team Canada stole the decisive point in the extra end after a tense battle that saw multiple lead changes. The victory earns her rink a spot to represent Canada at the World Women's Curling Championship in Calgary next month.

31 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Alberta's Selena Sturmay advanced to the semifinal of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with an 8-4 victory over Nova Scotia's Christina Black in the Page 3/4 playoff on Saturday in Mississauga, Ontario. Sturmay's team made four steals to secure the win and will face the loser of the Page 1/2 matchup between Kerri Einarson and Kaitlyn Lawes. This marks Sturmay's first semifinal appearance at the national championships.

Four teams secured playoff berths on moving day at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario. Canada's Kerri Einarson, Manitoba's Beth Peterson, Nova Scotia's Christina Black and Alberta's Selena Sturmay all won their respective games to advance. One spot in Pool A remains open as round-robin play continues.

27 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Kaitlyn Lawes of Manitoba remained undefeated at the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, securing the first playoff berth with a 9-4 win over Yukon on Tuesday. Canada's Kerri Einarson also notched a victory, staying in contention, while Nova Scotia's Christina Black improved to 4-1 in Pool B. The national women's curling championship continues in Mississauga, Ontario, through February 1.

Retired curler Kerry Galusha is coaching her daughter and other young players at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, while veteran skip Krista Scharf has her teenage daughter as an alternate on her team. Both mothers are embracing the family aspect of the national women's curling championship. Their experiences highlight the challenges and joys of curling in the North and beyond.

25 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Top Canadian female curlers have convened in Mississauga for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the nation's premier women's curling event. This marks the first time the championship is hosted in the Greater Toronto Area at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Eighteen elite teams are competing for the title and a spot at the world championship.