Friday, November 22, 2013

Wednesday Open 8 Ender

I know what you are thinking. Is Michel Rivard looking after any other ice than the BRCC's? Well, that's not him. But, Michel is the Ice Chairman at the BRCC and it is our good fortune to have him and his ice crew. They work hard on the ice and for those of you that don't know, they work on the ice 7 days a week. You will have noticed that the speed of the ice has been outstanding for the entire season thus far. These guys put alot of time, effort and thought into this and they deserve our kudos. And there were 4 sheets full of curlers enjoying the fast ice last night at the Wednesday Open 8 Ender. Here's your results:

Ryan Hagger vs Lucy Ann Trudeau. WIN for Hagger.

Al Viel vs John Topash. WIN for Viel.

Warren Neufeld vs Tom St Jules  WIN for St Jules

Glen Austin vs Hailey Horton  WIN for Austin

FEATURE GAME: Warren Neufeld vs Tom St Jules. This was a back and forth match from what I could see but the St Jules rink were sharp and it seemed that the Neufeld Factor was chasing throughout. And that's saying something when you consider that the Neufeld squad are a tough crew who win most of their games. But it was Big Daddy and his squad that prevailed in this one. They were strong from lead to skip. Ray Quenville plays lead for this squad and he curls with a stick. Over time, Ray has mastered the stick and he makes alot of shots. Then there is Helen Rancourt. This lady is so nice and she has improved so much. She makes a ton of shots for her skip. And Big Daddy was rockin' it as well. He was making double take outs with rolls...just tough to deal with their game. Sometimes when the curling stars align for a team, there can be no catching them.

SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE IVORY SOAP GIRL: Helen Rancourt. Helen is super friendly and a very sincere individual. And she is a wonderful sport. 99 and 44/100s pure just like Ivory Soap!

OUTNUMBERED 3:1 BY WOMEN: Dawson Kluding. Dawson plays with Team Hailey Horton on Wednesday nights. Being that he is the only male on this crew, Dawson quietly goes about the business of making shots and sweeping rocks taking direction from the three women. Smart man! He may be a perfect candidate for marriage when the time comes!

EXCELLENT SPORT: Brian Tonelli. Our Friendly Giant plays twice a week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Brian loves the Roaring Game and although he may not win all of them, he can usually be counted on for a good close match. More importantly, Brian is a great guy and always a pleasure to play against and hang out with after.

ANOTHER IMPROVED CURLER: Natalie Bray. Natalie is playing in the Tuesday Ladies as well as the Wednesday league this year. She has improved greatly and she demonstrates excellent weight control which is what you need in a lead. Great job Natalie.

FIRST RATE FIT AT THE BRCC: Brian St Pierre. Brian is the club employee and I have just come to know him this season. I work closely with Brian and he is a perfect fit for the BRCC. He is personable and does a good job around the club. A pleasure to have this guy around.

STILL MAKIN' IT WORK AT THE BRCC: Ron Forest. Ron has been a member of the BRCC for a very long time. More than that, he has been a great help to the club for a very long time. When we play our games, we should bear in mind that it is partially due to Ron's dedication to the BRCC that we can enjoy having good ice to play on. Thanks alot Ron! There are also others like Warren Neufeld and Ricky Albert that also contribute vast amounts of time to the club. We could not have such a cool operation without the efforts of these fine people.

So that's how it all shook out this past Wednesday. With Xmas just around the corner, you might be wondering what to get that special someone. Well, if they are a curler, then curling supplies is always a great option. The BRCC has a plethora of nice brooms as well as a variety of shoes. Also, lots of gloves and grippers that ALWAYS make great stocking stuffers.

Don't forget about the Santa Claus parade on Friday evening. The BRCC has a float in it! And midnight madness right after. Remember...shopping local is the way to go!

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic

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