This squad has been playing all season long in the leagues and practise all the time. Their success is much deserved. Great job by their longtime coach Lucy Ann Trudeau.
Two other girls Bantam, teams from the BRCC played in this competition as well. Team May and Team Lemieux. They are younger squads and although they did not qualify, they did get their feet wet and will fare much better next year. For them, it was all about the experience and that was the important thing.
The BRCC (and the Curling Chronic) wishes Team Horton every success at the provincials. Congratulations ladies. And congratulations to all the participating BRCC players!
SHOT OF THE WEEK: Martinique Lemieux. Facing 5 opposing stones in her team's first game, the Lemieux squad was in tough. Martinique was forced into playing a low percentage draw tap through a very narrow port to score one...which she did to the elation of her team and the spectators behind the glass.
In other news, The Thursday Mens League is winding down the first half of the season. There are quite a few teams hovering near the top of the leaderboard. It should make for a real interesting second half.
DOMINION CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: The BRCC will be holding playdowns for teams wanting to attend the Dominion Club Championships. This will be held in early March. If you want to enter your team, there is a sign up sheet for both mens and ladies teams on the board nearest to the bar.
STELLAR NIGHT: Team Astles. Last Thursday, Team Astles posted a convincing win over Team Zagar. With good shotmaking by all members of the team, the Astles crew were in control the whole way. Great job guys.
STILL GOIN' STRONG: The Molson Exers. They are still undefeated as far as I know. It has been an excellent season for these guys. Fun bunch to play against and they got game.
RED BUM AWARD: Team Ben Lemieux. Tough night playing against the Family Jules, and former teammate Robin St Jules. The Robb Road Express could not deal with the red hot shot making by all members of the Family Jules. This St Jules crew is newly formed this year and they have made quite a splash. Kudos to these guys.
STILL LOOKIN' LIKE THE TEAM TO BEAT: Team Mitchell. Still way up there in the standings, Team Mitchell continues to be a strong presence on the ice. Certainly a tough team to knock off. Can they win the club championship yet again? Lots of teams with the potential to prevent it but it will take an "A" game to do it.
MAINSTAY FOR THE BRCC: Ricky Albert. Always there to help the BRCC in so many ways, Rick Albert conti nues to be a golden bot for the BRCC. He helps with the ice and around the club. Always there to help...what an asset. Thanks alot Rick.
HEATIN' HIS GRIDDLE: Ron Forest. Looks like Ron will be heading up the culinary crew that will be cooking the supper at the Ladies' Spiel. This news is awesome. Ron and his crew have a great penchant for whippin' up the vittles and I am sure that the ladies will be lickin' their chops when Ron gets to cookin' on that weekend. Thanks alot Ron...well done!
CURLING UP A STORM: Rick Roberts. Rick Roberts has been a BRCC member for a number of years now and he is no slouch. He is out there twice a week sendin' em down the sheet. He can make alot of shots and always is an asset to whatever squad he is playing for.
ROCK SOLID: Adam Valiquette. Adam is no stranger to the game. He can make alot of good shots. He has a solid delivery and has alot of focus in the the game. This guy improves with every game and it won't be long until you see Adam with a squad of his own and handing out Red Bum Awards.
NEVER TO BE COUNTED OUT: Brady Spencer. I played against Brady the other night. He throws a great rock and he certainly makes alot of shots. He is not the loudest player on the ice but he can certainly inflict alot of pain when he lays his shots down. Excellent improvement with this guy.
ROCK SOLID VICE: Gator Fortin. If you have ever played against Dave Mitchell, you will have to had felt the grief inflicted by Gator when it is his turn to throw. He is an excellent curler and a heck of a great guy. Always smiling and always calm, cool and collected. And dealing out the pain as well. Certainly one of the best thirds in the league.
LOVIN' THE BRCC: Me! This club is awesome. The games are fun as are the leagues. I have so many good friends at that club, I look forward to spending my evenings there. Great people in a great club playing a great game. Hard gig to beat!
29 DAYS: To the Continental Cup of Curling in Vegas. There are 14 of us going from the BRCC. What a great time this promises to be. And what's more, looks like Team Jacobs will be there. It's all good!
Rock On!
The Curling Chronic
1 comment:
look forward to 2014 posts, far from home. Las Vegas will be stellar!
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