CO-OP Tour Challenge Day 4 Highlights: Discover the Almost Finalized Playoff Bracket
The curling tournament in Nisku, Alberta, showcased electrifying matches and intense competition as teams vied for playoff positions. Friday’s action led to a dramatic outcome, resulting in four tiebreakers scheduled for Saturday morning.
Day 4 Highlights: The Almost Finalized Playoff Bracket
Key Results from the Draws
- Draw 13: Dropkin 6, Whyte 5 (Shootout)
- Draw 14: Gim 9, Kim 5; Edin 5, Schwaller 4 (Shootout)
- Draw 15: Epping 6, Waddell 4; Hasselborg 6, Einarson 5 (Shootout)
- Draw 16: Wrana 9, Lawes 5; Homan 7, Yoshimura 4; Gushue 9, Dunstone 5
Upcoming Tiebreaker Matches
The women’s tiebreaker games will feature:
- Team Momoha Tabata (Japan) vs. Team Isabella Wrana (Sweden)
- Team Satsuki Fujisawa (Japan) vs. Team Eun-ji Gim (Korea)
On the men’s side:
- Team Brad Gushue (Canada) vs. Team Mike McEwen (Canada)
- Team Marc Muskatewitz (Germany) vs. Team Kyle Waddell (Scotland)
Match Highlights
One of the standout matches featured Team Anna Hasselborg from Sweden against Canada’s Team Kerri Einarson. This match was critical for Einarson, who needed at least one point to secure a playoff spot. The contest was marked by strategic play and dramatic moments.
Hasselborg initially took control, scoring steals to lead 2-0. Einarson, however, fought back to tie the game before a thrilling final end. Both teams headed to a shootout after Einarson made a clutch double with her last stone, enabling her to earn a playoff berth despite falling short for the win.
Highlights from Other Matches
Team Reid Carruthers faced off against Team Mike McEwen, with Carruthers hoping to clinch a playoff spot. The match turned in McEwen’s favor after Carruthers made costly mistakes, resulting in a lost opportunity.
Meanwhile, Brad Gushue demonstrated his experience and skill, executing critical shots throughout his match against Matt Dunstone. Gushue’s decisive four-point end helped secure his victory and solidify his playoff position.
What’s Next
The playoff coverage will commence on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. Fans can expect an exciting weekend filled with high-stakes curling as teams battle for championship glory.
