More Bits And Bites From A Curling Chronic

Abby Hagger. She epitomizes the idiom, "small but effective". Abby has been in the Junior Curling program for some years now and this year, she will play in her first Regional playdown...coming up this weekend in Thessalon. This is an exciting time for her and I wish her every success. She might be small alright, but I can tell you this this little titan knows excellent draw weight and throws a mean takeout. I should know...I played against her and her folks last night and got handed a Red Bum Award. Abby was a big part of this. In the lead position, she threw her guards up without fail and when asked for a takeout, she made em'. I was blown away by her impressive performance. Take a good look because she is part of the future of junior curling. I know now that this future is in good hands! Kudos to this mighty mite!

RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL CURLER: Sue St Jules. With her travelling behind her, Sue was out sparing this past Monday in the Mixed League. It was great to see this longtime BRCC pal back on the sheets. Sue is looking to spare some more so if you need a player, give Sue a call. She is a wonderful lady and excellent fun to be around.

SOLID: Nicole Mutch. Nicole was playing in the vice position this past Monday. It may well have been the first time playing a back end position and she put on a solid performance. Nicole has embraced the Roaring Game and it shows in her play. Great job!

RECOVERING: Sandy Milroy. With an injury to his leg, Sandy was using a stick for the past few weeks. But this past Monday, Sandy was out and sliding again. Great to see him getting over his sore leg and back in the hack. Sandy is a true curling chronic. In spite of an injury, he was unwilling to take a hiatus from the game and grabbed a stick. He's another of those BRCC mainstays.

INCREDIBLE NATURAL: Wendy Smith. I was watching Wendy slide during her game Monday night. I could not help but notice how solid her delivery has become. Wendy is truly a natural and she has certainly come into her own. I guess the Curling Bug bit hard because the metamorphosis is all but complete and Wendy is too far gone to retreat from the Roaring Game. Excellent progress!

WHAT A MARVEL: Natalie Bray. Good heavens...this gal got big time game. Natalie can throw a draw or a takeout with equal enthusiasm. She has honed her talents. She may not say alot on the ice, but she certainly makes her presence known with her curling talents.

BANTAM REGIONALS THIS WEEKEND IN THESSALON: Three teams will be heading to the Bantam Regionals this weekend from the BRCC. Those are: Team Horton, Team May and Team Lemieux. Junior curling is alive and well at the BRCC. There are also two teams from Sault Ste Marie and a team from Eliott Lake. Two teams will come from this playdown and make their way to the provincials. I am hoping that at least one of these teams comes from the BRCC. Looking for something to do this weekend, how about coming down to the Thessalon Curling Club and showing some support for our Bantam curlers. Good luck to all three teams. Enjoy the experience!

SPECIAL THANKS: Thanks alot to Team Horton for the shirt they gave me last night. It reads ion the front: You Go, Glencoco. Thanks girls..it means alot.


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The Curling Chronic