Jacobs Defeats Dunstone, Nears Bye to Canadian Curling Final
Brad Jacobs from Calgary has taken a significant step towards clinching a bye to the men’s final in the upcoming 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials. With a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, Jacobs stands at the top of the men’s standings after his recent victory against Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone, finishing the match with a score of 6-2.
Key Match Highlights
Jacobs secured his win by stealing two points in the 10th end, a decisive moment in the game. This win has positioned him well, while Dunstone now shares second place with a record of 4-2 alongside Mike McEwen from Saskatoon and Brad Gushue of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Other Tournament Results
In a thrilling match, McEwen defeated Gushue with a close score of 9-7. As the tournament progresses, Jacobs is set to compete against Gushue in what is expected to be a pivotal match during the final round-robin draw.
Understanding the Tournament Structure
The men’s and women’s champions will each receive a bye to their respective best-of-three finals. Meanwhile, the second and third-ranked teams will engage in knockout semifinals to determine who advances further in the competition.
Impact on Olympic Selection
The winners of the trials will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, making this a crucial event for all competitors.
Additional Results from the Trials
- Toronto’s John Epping defeated Calgary’s Kevin Koe, final score 8-4.
- Jordon McDonald from Winnipeg narrowly beat Saskatoon’s Ryan Kleiter 7-6.
Koe finished with a record of 3-3, while Epping closed at 2-4. McDonald and Kleiter ended the trials with 1-5 records.
Upcoming Matches
On the women’s side, the final draw was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Kerri Einarson from Gimli, Manitoba, will face Ottawa’s Rachel Homan, competing for the top seed.
Fans and followers of curling are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this event, as the stakes have never been higher for these elite athletes.
