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HOGLINE PROSHOP, JOE'S BLOG:
Ottawa's Lee Merklinger disappointed,...
BY JOE PAVIA Lee Merkingler plays second for Sherry Middaugh's rink, which lost in the finals of the Olympic curling trials last weekend. The devastation showed on her face. Ottawa's Lee Merklinger, the second for Sherry Middaugh at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings, was visibly disappointed after their loss in the finals to Jennifer Jones. But she wants to keep going. "Team Middaugh had an amazing time together. It was a great experience -- one that I will never forget. Definitely I would go through all of this work again, that's an easy decision. Once you get a sniff at the Olympics you want it more." Their preparation lasted four years. And maybe the most important preparation was mental. "Our team has been working with Kyle Paquette, a sports psych,"...
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GOLDLINE CURLING:
Winnipeg is Ready to Roar
The Roar of the Rings is about to kick off in Winnipeg, and Goldline will be there. Not only is the field packed with Goldline sponsored teams, you'll have a chance to meet them! We'll have a fully stocked store near the arena, so come check it out!!
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CCA CURLING:
Coup d’envoi pour les matchs...
Au premier jour des compétitions à l'Universiade d'hiver 2013 à Trentino, Italie, les équipes canadiennes masculines et féminines se sont affrontées à des adversaires puissants. Bien parties au premier match des rondes féminines, Laura Crocker et son équipe de l'Université Wilfrid Laurier (troisieme Sarah Wilkes, deuxieme Jennifer Gates, premiere Cheryl Kreviazuk, et remplaçante Breanne Meakin, plus l'entraîneur Gary Coderre) avaient besoin de seulement six bouts pour remporter une victoire aisée sur l'Italienne Giada Mosener 8-1. Team Canada skip Laura Crocker in action against Italy at the 2013 Winter Universiade in Trentino, Italy (Photo R. Krepps) «C'était la premiere occasion que nous avons eue pour curler ici,...
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THE CURLING NEWS BLOG:
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Pinty's expands curling portfolio Team Homan (with Secretary of State for Sport Bal Gosal) finished third at the Roar of The Rings in Winnipeg Team Rachel Homan, defending Canadian women's curling champions and world bronze medallists, is partnering with Pinty's Delicious Foods, making the Canadian food company an official sponsor of one of the country's most exciting young teams. "We are excited to be partners with Team Homan. It's a natural extension of our curling involvement. They're a very accomplished team, competing in a deep talent pool, doing exciting things for women's curling." said Tony Spiteri, Vice-President of Marketing at Pinty's Delicious Foods. "It's great to have Pinty's sponsoring our team this season,"...
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COACH BILL:
The Professional Golf Syndrome:...
Last week we were hoping to see "world class curling" at the Canadian Curling Trials in Winnipeg. It didn't deliver! What we saw was average curling by our most elite teams and that's putting it mildly. ;nbsp;Don't be mislead by this statement. I really do feel we're sending the best two teams from the Curling Trials to 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia and both played extremely well. Heh, when Team Jacobs* goes undefeated and beats one of the better teams twice, that's nothing at which to sneeze and Team Jones was the best women's team all week and I wish them well! But on balance, the curling was not what most of us expected!I was not glued to my television nor my computer as I was in Whitehorse, YT at the request of the Yukon Curling Association...
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BOB WEEKS ON CURLING:
U.S. off to slow start at the Olympic...
Over in Fussen, Germany, the last two spots in the Olympic field are being decided this week. While you might expect to find some of the also-ran nations here vying for a spot, there are some countries with good curling programs and legacies in the battle.Most notable, of course, is the U.S., bronze medallists in 2006. It really is hard to understand that the second biggest curling nation in the world -- in terms of numbers and facilities -- can't produce a really world-class men's team. No offence to all the Pete Fensons and John Shusters out there who are very good and work hard, but when was the last time an American men's curling team really was a threat to win a world championship? While European countries and Asian countries rise up the world ranking, the Americans just...
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THE CURLING SHOW:
Rick Sawatsky, playing this week...
He was last in the Canadian Trials in 2005 with Pat Ryan at the helm. Now he's back with John Morris in the rings and Ryan on the bench as a coach. Rick talks about how John came to join this rink in the off-season and shares his thoughts on playing in an event that has such an extraordinary collection of teams. Looking to make your team look sharp on the ice this year? This week's podcast is brought to you by Runback, custom curling apparel for teams of all levels. Just Run It.
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BELFRY CURLING:
K-W Greenwood, Reid off to junior...
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CURL WITH MATH:
ATH, 12/07/13: 2013 Roar of the...
Interviews begin with skip Kevin Martin, second Marc Kennedy and lead Ben Hebert.;nbsp; Then follows fourth Jim Cotter and skip John Morris.Check out this episode!
12/31/1969 7:00pm
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SKIP COTTAGE:
Blog Closed
This blog closed down last May. There are no plans to revive it. Sorry to those who have asked.All posts are in the archive, on the right, under the blog roll.
12/31/1969 7:00pm
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MIKE THE CURLING GUY:
Dear Santa - Don't put me...
Dear Santa;Once again, I am writing to you with a set of wishes for Christmas for me and some of my fellow curlers. I realize that I was on the "naughty" list last year, which explains the autographed Wayne Middaugh shirt I found under the tree. Unfortunately I have not been able to find a good home for it on eBay yet, but I am still trying. I feel that I have been particularly nice this year; my broom slamming and throwing was limited to but a few thoroughly justifiable occasions (I think even Mrs. Claus would have whammed something if her draw had stopped an inch short of shot in an extra end); hardly enough to warrant inclusion on the infamous "naughty curler" list.So here are some gift suggestions:;nbsp;- For Mark Dacey; a postcard from Charlevoix - saying: Come Back...
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WHEELCHAIR CURLING:
Thank you
I'd like to thank those who took the time to thank me for the website and blog.Chis Daw has begun a new wheelchair curling blog that deserves support. I will certainly post comments there as they occur to me.You can find it at http://wheelchaircurler.blogspot.com/I will also endeavour to keep the website calendar updated, and continue the twitter feed. Follow it at: https://twitter.com/#!/WheelChairCurlAll the bestEric
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