Team Einarson
Einarson and Lawes advance to Scotties 1-2 playoff
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Kerri Einarson's Team Canada defeated Beth Peterson's Manitoba squad 8-5 in a Page 1-2 qualifier at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2026. Kaitlyn Lawes's Manitoba team edged Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink 8-6 in the other qualifier. The winners will face off Saturday for a direct path to the final.
Canada's Kerri Einarson leads her rink into the 2026 BKT World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary, seeking a first gold medal amid a field featuring several new teams. The tournament begins on March 14 at the WinSport Event Centre, with Einarson facing Sweden in the opener. Missing usual powerhouses like Rachel Homan and Silvana Tirinzoni, the event presents fresh challenges for the experienced Canadian squad.
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The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario, kicks off as the final championship before the Olympics, with top team Homan absent for preparations. Young and rookie squads view it as a free hit to gain experience without intense pressure. Team Einarson enters as favorites after four straight titles from 2020 to 2023.