Alberta's Selena Sturmay rallied with seven points in the 10th end to defeat New Brunswick's Melodie Forsythe 12-6 in Draw 16 of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The victory came on Thursday morning, preventing a potential upset after New Brunswick led 6-5 entering the final end. Sturmay, along with Manitoba's Beth Peterson and Nova Scotia's Christina Black, has already secured a playoff berth in Pool B.
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts continued with intense action in Draw 16 on Thursday morning. In a standout match from Pool B, Alberta skip Selena Sturmay turned the game around dramatically. Facing a 6-5 deficit against New Brunswick's Melodie Forsythe, Sturmay's team loaded the house in the 10th end, scoring seven points to secure a decisive 12-6 win. This performance kept Alberta firmly in contention and avoided what could have been a surprising upset.
Other results from the morning draw highlighted the competitive field. Manitoba's Beth Peterson dominated Nunavut's Julia Weagle, winning 10-4 after nine ends. In another Alberta matchup, Kayla Skrlik prevailed over Newfoundland and Labrador's Mackenzie Mitchell 10-4 in just eight ends. Northern Ontario's Krista Scharf edged out Prince Edward Island's Amanda Power 6-4 in a closer contest.
With these outcomes, playoff spots are solidifying. Sturmay, Peterson, and Nova Scotia's Christina Black have clinched their berths in the playoffs for Pool B. The tournament, a key event in Canadian women's curling, showcases top provincial and territorial teams vying for national supremacy. As the draws progress, the race for seeding and further advancement intensifies, setting the stage for more high-stakes matches ahead.
