Einarson and Homan Clash for Top Spot at Olympic Trials

At the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials held in Halifax, Kerri Einarson maintained her unbeaten streak with a 6-5 victory over Kayla Skrlik. This win secured Einarson a playoff position, boasting an impressive record of 6-0. The Gimli, Manitoba native scored the decisive point in the last frame of the game.

Reflecting on her season, Einarson stated, “We’ve been really coming together this week as a team.” Her performance highlights her status as a four-time Canadian women’s champion.

Einarson vs. Homan: Top Contenders Clash

Rachel Homan remains a strong contender, boasting a 5-1 record after edging out Kaitlyn Lawes 8-7. Homan, a two-time reigning Canadian and world champion, encountered challenges but managed to pull ahead in the latter ends of the game, securing a narrow victory.

Homan commented on her team’s resilience despite giving up a three-point steal in the seventh end. “We stayed tough. We fought back and put ourselves in a good opportunity to take control of the game,” she remarked.

Upcoming Playoff Matchup

With both Einarson and Homan assured playoff spots, they will face off in a round-robin finale on Wednesday afternoon. The winner will earn a bye into the best-of-three finals.

Tribute to Colleen Jones

A tribute ceremony was held for the legendary curler Colleen Jones, who passed away at age 65 after battling cancer. A native of Halifax, Jones won six Canadian titles and two world championships throughout her illustrious career.

Men’s Competition Updates

In related events, 2006 Olympic champion Brad Gushue and 2014 gold medalist Brad Jacobs won their respective matches, resulting in a three-way tie for first place among the men’s teams. Gushue triumphed with an 8-6 victory against Jordon McDonald, while Jacobs secured a 6-4 win over John Epping.

• Gushue, Jacobs, and Matt Dunstone all stood at 4-1 heading into the final men’s round-robin draws.
• Dunstone faced his first loss, falling 5-4 to Kevin Koe.
• Mike McEwen topped Ryan Kleiter 9-7 in a Saskatoon showdown.

Path to the Olympics

The ultimate winners of both the men’s and women’s trials will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. As the competition intensifies, all eyes are on Einarson and Homan as they vie for the top position.