Team Gushue...4 - 0! That was a close one last night against James Grattan. Gushue was lucky to get through that one. This team will have to keep it together because they have some tough games today. Tonight they will meet Brad Jacobs and I will be torn over who to root for in this one, but in my heart of hearts, it will have to be the squad from the 'Rock'.
Team Menard...still undefeated. I think this ride at the top of the standings will be short-lived. By the end of the week, I cannot see them still being there but for now, they are playing great curling. Martin Crete..no problems with those lungs as he frightens the rocks into staying straight.
Team Howard...looking good. Man, these guys have been playing good curling for a long time.
Alberta vs Northern Ontario @ 3:30 pm today. Big game for both teams. If Jacobs wins this game, it will be a huge boost and this team is already in the zone. As for Martin, losing this game will put him at 3 losses...a place he does not want to be so I think Team Martin will come out swinging this afternoon.
The rocks...I guess the new rocks are giving everyone trouble but everyone is playing with them and this can be no excuse for losses. They will have to figure this out and move forward.
In Junior action in Sochi, Russia, the Junior ladies are now 0 - 4. While it would appear that the breaks are not going their way, it is important to remember that these are good, young curlers and the experience that they take away from this is the very thing that is to be focused on.
The Junior Men are 3 - 2 and although not at the top of the leader board, are having a decent run.
For both these teams, to get to this World competition is an accomplishment in itself. Meeting other curlers from around the world must be a rewarding experience and playing as well as you can is all that can be hoped for. Kudos to both these young teams!
Rock On!
The Curling Chronic
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