Curling Playoffs
Kevin Koe advances to Brier final undefeated
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Alberta's Kevin Koe defeated Manitoba's Matt Dunstone 9-7 in an extra end during the Page 1-2 playoff at the 2026 Montana’s Brier, securing a spot in Sunday's championship final. The 51-year-old skip, aiming for a record fifth Brier title, remains undefeated after 10 straight wins at the event in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Koe's team will face the winner of the semifinal between Dunstone and defending champion Brad Jacobs.
Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador and Brad Jacobs of Team Canada advanced to a crucial elimination playoff at the 2026 Montana's Brier after rebounding from earlier losses on Friday. Gushue defeated Ontario's Jayden King 12-6, while Jacobs beat Manitoba's Braden Calvert 7-3 in evening qualifiers at the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's. The winner of Saturday's "Battle of the Brads" will advance to Sunday's semifinal.
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Brad Gushue's Team Newfoundland and Labrador defeated Brad Jacobs' Team Canada 4-2 on March 5, 2026, to finish undefeated at 8-0 and claim the top spot in Pool A at the Montana's Brier in St. John's, N.L. The victory, amid a raucous crowd of over 6,000, sets up Gushue for a playoff opener against Manitoba's Matt Dunstone. Alberta's Kevin Koe also went unbeaten at 8-0 to top Pool B.