You will find a week long gap in my posts which really couldn't be helped. I was away last week and consequently had no results. For this two finger typer, catching up might have been a daunting task so I just thought I would continue with this week's results instead. That way, I'm just moving forward with a clean slate.
Before I get to the Monday mixed results, I thought I would mention the tournament held last weekend in Gatineau. It was the Challenge Chateau Cartier de Gatineau. Lots of good teams attended but it was Team Gushue winning for the men. Team Brad Jacobs lost to Gushue in the Quarter Finals but still a good showing for them as well. On the Womens' side, it was Lisa Farnell who won it, and although Team Homan had a solid showing, they lost in the semi-final.
With the Olympic pre-trials coming up in later in November, both Gushue and Jacobs will be real contenders to get to the Trials in December. What a year this is going to be for curling! First the Pre-trials, then the Trials and the Grand Slam events, all before Christmas. And after Christmas, it will be the Continental Cup, the Canada Cup, the Scotties, the Brier, the Olympics and the other Grand Slam events. Wow...it's going to be awesome!
Now, for your Monday results:
Ice A: Dan McMillan vs Jerry Jensen. WIN for Jensen. Great showing by the Jensen squad with Jerry at the helm. They got up early and never let go of the lead. This should not be surprising, Jerry Jensen is an excellent player. He has played curling for alot of years and can make lots of shots. He just goes about the game quietly...certainly never the loudest player on the ice. It's the "Sound of Silence" award for him. How could Simon and Garfunkle disagree?!
Ice B: Gator Fortin vs Joanna Hammond. WIN for Fortin. The Fortin squad has been playing in the Mixed League for many years now. Always the same crew, with Karen, Judy Laframbois and Danny Shannahan. And last night, Danny was sporting his dad's curing sweater and wouldn't you know it, a perfect fit! It's the "Fashion" Award for him. It's enough to make David Bowie want to join curling!
Ice C: Glen Austin vs Michel Rivard. WIN for Austin. The Monday Newfie Bullet pulled out the win against the Rivard squad but it was a tight game all the way. Playing on excellent ice made for some good shot-making from both sides. Michel Rivard was at the helm for his crew and it is obvious he enjoys the Roaring Game. He is both the ice chairman and a player so he spends an awful lot of time at the club. And he is not half way about anything. He is all-in when it comes to making and maintaining good ice and he has learned the game, inside and out. It's the "Learning to Fly" Award for Michel. No doubt, Tom Petty would agree!
Ice D: Sandy Milroy vs Ryan Hagger. WIN for Hagger. With Christie Hagger at the helm, the Hagger squad controlled this match and posted the win. Christie Hagger is a focused and intense player. She is also a busy mother of two and this prevents her from pursuing a run in competitive curling. But, as I have said before, she is an excellent candidate for taking her game to the next level. She is brimming with potential and I do hope there comes a time when she gets her feet wet in competitive curling. I know she will love the thrill of competitive play. And by then, she'll be well practiced...after all, she plays three nights a week. My hat is off! It's the "One Fine Day" Award for her. It's like the Chiffons had her in mind when they wrote this song.
Ice B (Late): Craig Roberts vs Dennis Roberts. WIN for Dennis Roberts. In this Father against son battle, it was the senior Roberts who posted the win. But son, Craig, is taking it all in stride. I am guessing this is going to be a good year for him. He plays two nights a week and his game has improved big time. I watched a few of his games this year and he has a solid understanding of strategy. Here's a perfect example of growing into the game. It's "The Climb" Award for him. Might be enough for Miley Cyrus to put some clothes on and join curling!
Well, that's it for another Monday as November is just around the corner. The weather is getting colder but the upside is, there is a ton of curling tournaments coming up and they will be kicking off in November. Not sure when?...just ask our club guy, Brian St Pierre. He's been posting dates on the club calender. Great job Brian! And if I have not said it enough, I will say it again. The ice has been FANTASTIC! The speed has been absolutely awesome and with the big curl, the door is open for great shot-making and good games. Thanks alot to our ice guys who have been busy maintaining that great ice. You should know that they have even been coming in on the weekends even and shaving the ice. Now that is a dedicated bunch of volunteers and they should be applauded. if you see an ice guy around the club, let them k now how great the ice is because they certainly deserve our kudos.
Rock On!
The Curling Chronic
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