Jan 17, 2017
Brier Playdowns - Scores/Results
The 2017 Tim Hortons Brier takes place in St. John's, NL from March 4-12. Here are the scores and results for all the playdowns across the country that will determine the rest of the field.
The 2017 Tim Hortons Brier takes place in St. John's, NL from March 4-12. Here are the scores and results for all the playdowns across the country that will determine the rest of the field.
British Columbia
Feb 8-12 from Abbotsford Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Jim Cotter
2017 Champion: John Morris
John Morris and Jim Cotter are headed back to the Brier as the teammates for the first time since 2014.
Alberta
Feb 8-12 from Rotary Spirit Centre – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Kevin Koe
2017 Champion: Brendan Bottcher
Brendan Bottcher will appear in his first Brier in St. John's after winning Alberta.
Saskatchewan
Feb 1-5 from Tisdale Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Steve Laycock
2017 Champion: Adam Casey
Adam Casey was the surprise winner in Saskatchewan, beating defending champ Steve Laycock in the final.
Manitoba
Feb 8-12 from PCU Centre – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Mike McEwen
2017 Champion: Mike McEwen
Mike McEwen defended his Manitoba title by beating Reid Carruthers in the final and will appear in his second career Brier.
Ontario
Jan 29-Feb 5 from Cobourg Community Centre – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Glenn Howard
2017 Champion: Glenn Howard
Veteran Glenn Howard won his 17th provincial title by beating Wayne Tuck Jr. in the Ontario final.
Northern Ontario
Feb 8-12 from Fort William Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Brad Jacobs
2017 Champion: Brad Jacobs
Team Brad Jacobs easily captured Northern Ontario once again and are headed to another national championship.
Quebec
Jan 7-15 from Etchemin Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Jean-Michel Menard
2017 Champion: Jean-Michel Menard
Jean-Michel Menard will play in his 11th career Canadian championship after winning Quebec for a fifth consecutive season.
New Brunswick
Feb 8-12 from TSA – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Mike Kennedy
2017 Champion: Mike Kennedy
Mike Kennedy defended his provincial title and will appear in a second consecutive Brier.
Nova Scotia
Jan 23-29 from Mayflower Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Jamie Murphy
2017 Champion: Jamie Murphy
Jamie Murphy edged Stuart Thompson in the final, 9-7, and will return to the Canadian championship for a second straight year.
Prince Edward Island
Jan 18-24 from Silver Fox Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Adam Casey
2017 Champion: Eddie MacKenzie
Eddie MacKenzie and his Charlottetown crew will represent the Maritime province at the Brier after beating Team Phil Gorveatt in the final, 8-2.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Jan 24-29 from Bally Haly Curling Club – Scores/Results
2016 Champion: Brad Gushue
2017 Champion: Brad Gushue
Brad Gushue will have a chance to win the Brier in his hometown of St. John's after winning his 14th provincial title.
Yukon
Jan 12-15 from Whitehorse Curling Club
2016 Champion: Bob Smallwood
2017 Champion: Craig Kochan
Craig Kochan will represent the territory at this year's Brier. Yukon will have to win the pre-qualifier in order to compete in the main draw during the week.
Northwest Territories
2016 Champion: Jamie Koe
2017 Champion: Jamie Koe
Jamie Koe will appear in the Canadian championship for the eighth consecutive year. Koe has become a staple at the Brier and his clash against his brother Kevin is always something to look forward to. Team Koe are placed 59th on the CTRS with a pair of quarter-final finishes on the World Curling Tour this season.
Nunavut
2016 Champion: Wade Kingdon
2017 Champion: Jim Nix
Nunavut will send Jim Nix to the Brier this year. Team Wade Kingdon failed to win a game in last year’s pre-qualifier.