Jacobs Leads Men’s Standings at Canadian Curling Trials Before Final Draw
Brad Jacobs of Calgary has taken the lead in the men’s standings at the Canadian Curling Trials held in Halifax. After a decisive 6-2 victory over Matt Dunstone from Winnipeg, Jacobs improved his record to 5-1. This win positions him for a potential bye into the finals.
Standings and Key Matches
Jacobs secured his top position in this competitive event with one draw remaining. He clinched the win against Dunstone by stealing two in the 10th end. This loss left Dunstone tied for second place with Mike McEwen from Saskatoon and Brad Gushue from St. John’s. Both are currently 4-2 after McEwen triumphed over Gushue with a score of 9-7 in the morning draw.
Upcoming Showdown
Jacobs is set to compete against Gushue—an accomplished skip and the 2006 Olympic gold medalist—in the final round-robin match slated for Wednesday evening. The results from this face-off will be crucial for playoff positioning.
Playoff Format and Olympic Aspiration
The playoff structure awards the winners of the men’s and women’s competitions a bye directly to their respective finals. The second and third-ranked teams will compete in a knockout semifinal. Notably, the champions of this tournament will represent Canada at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.
Other Results
- Toronto’s John Epping defeated Calgary’s Kevin Koe, 8-4.
- Winnipeg’s Jordon McDonald edged out Saskatoon’s Ryan Kleiter, 7-6.
Koe’s record now stands at 3-3, while Epping is at 2-4, and McDonald and Kleiter are struggling at 1-5 as they head into the final draws.
Finals and Women’s Draw
The concluding women’s draw occurred Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET, highlighted by a significant matchup between Kerri Einarson of Gimli and Rachel Homan of Ottawa, who were vying for the top seed.
