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Gushue survives late scare to stay perfect at Montana’s Brier
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Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador edged Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson 9-8 in an extra end on Tuesday at the 2026 Montana’s Brier in St. John’s, maintaining his undefeated 5-0 record. The hometown favourite admitted his team was not sharp, crediting luck for the win after a missed shot by Thompson in the ninth end. Meanwhile, Brad Jacobs and Kevin Koe also secured victories to join Gushue at the top of their pools.
As the 2026 Montana’s Brier kicks off in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, curling legend Brad Gushue prepares for his 23rd and final appearance at the national men’s championship. The 45-year-old skip, who won Olympic gold in 2006, aims to cap his career with a record seventh Tankard on home ice. Defending champions Team Jacobs arrive fresh from their own Olympic triumph in Milano Cortina.
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Curling Canada has announced the official team pools for the 2026 Montana’s Brier, set to take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The event will feature 18 teams divided into two pools, with Brad Gushue headlining as a local favorite in his final season. The championship runs from February 27 to March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre.