Curling 2023 - 2024 Discussion Thread

[Swewi 460]

On 11/12/2023 at 3:41 PM, Gianlu33 said:

Anyone knows if there is a free streaming for the today men's final? 

Congrats on Retornaz win! Italy is on its way to become a powerhouse in curling despite very small base of players if I am not mistaken.

[Grassmarket 4,081]

15 minutes ago, Swewi said:

Congrats on Retornaz win! Italy is on its way to become a powerhouse in curling despite very small base of players if I am not mistaken.

Yeah, the irony is that many nations can become strong just by sponsoring a small core of professional players even without large numbers further down the pyramid.

Edited November 17, 2023 by Grassmarket

[Gianlu33 5,303]

37 minutes ago, Swewi said:

Congrats on Retornaz win! Italy is on its way to become a powerhouse in curling despite very small base of players if I am not mistaken.

Yup, Italy have something around 300 curling players (+200 of this are master). We had an Olympic effect with Torini 2006, the curling mania, and it's surge again after Beijing gold medal. It's a great moment for our curling 

[Swewi 460]

51 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

Yup, Italy have something around 300 curling players (+200 of this are master). We had an Olympic effect with Torini 2006, the curling mania, and it's surge again after Beijing gold medal. It's a great moment for our curling 

That is very impressing! Discussed this with my team mates during the swedish super league and we think Retornaz will win the olympic gold in 2026!

 

Also interesting that only 1 of 8 quarter finalists in the National (the grand slam event last week) was canadian

Edited November 17, 2023 by Swewi

[Josh 11,622]

Nutrien AG Solutions Western Showdown Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada

 

Lots of big names competing here. 
 

Men

1.  Team Schwaller

2.  Team Brunner

3.  Team McEwen

3.  Team Dropkin

 

Women

1.  Team Kim

2.  Team Campbell

3.  Team Wrana

3.  Team Fujisawa

 

Full Results

[Swewi 460]

Canada just lost to Ukraine in the first game of men's World B junior championship!

Edited December 15, 2023 by Swewi

[Josh 11,622]

Championship finals are set at the GSOC WFG Masters!  Team Retornaz will go for a 3rd consecutive GSOC title against  Team Whyte in the men’s final, while  Team Homan will take on  Team Tirinzoni in the women’s final. 
 

Not a good day for my favourite teams, as  Team Edin fell in the tiebreaker round,  Team Gushue in the quarterfinals,  Team Schwaller and  Team Einarson in the semifinals.

Edited December 17, 2023 by Josh

[Gianlu33 5,303]

3 hours ago, Josh said:

 

Not a good day for my favourite teams

Well, it's time to root for Joel & friends 

[Josh 11,622]

Team Homan win the women’s title at the GSOC WFG* Masters, after defeating  Team Tirinzoni 8-4!

 

Team Homan now improves to 32-4 on the season! Hopefully they can bring this form to next years Scotties (along with Worlds if they qualify) it’s been a long time since Canada’s last won a World/Olympic title in curling. 

Edited December 17, 2023 by Josh

[Gianlu33 5,303]

3rd slam in a row for Joel  AMAZING