CSI: 2013 Canada Menâs Olympic Trials Final D1E9
A seminal moment, when curling entered a new era.
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May 14, 2021
Olympic silver medalists Mike Harris and Richard Hart rejoin host Kevin Palmer to watch the ninth end of the 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials men’s final between John Morris and Brad Jacobs.
Without hammer and trailing by one, Morris must decide where fourth thrower Jim Cotter should attempt to place their final stone. Hart describes the result as a seminal moment, when curling entered a brand new era.
Watch in our media player to follow along with video and graphics, and watch the entire game on Curling Canada’s YouTube channel.
The three-month curling journey inside the Calgary bubble has finally crossed the finish line.
Starting in mid-February, Curling Canada, the World Curling Federation, and the Grand Slam of Curling successfully hosted seven events at WinSport s Markin MacPhail Centre as dozens of the best rinks on the planet competed in a fanless environment all while following strict protocols in order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were some hiccups along the way, but the events took place, curlers were crowned champions and granite memories were made for a lifetime.
This unprecedented campaign won t be forgotten, but rest assured, both athletes and fans alike don’t have much interest in reliving another season of “bubble curling” anytime soon.
Posted: May 09, 2021 1:42 PM ET | Last Updated: May 10
For the first time, Canada failed to win a medal at either the women s or men s world championship in the same season after Kerri Einarson, above, and her Manitoba-based rink were eliminated in the qualification round of the women s tournament on Saturday. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)
Canada , left to right, lead Briane Meilleur, third Val Sweeting, skip Kerri Einarson, and second Shannon Birchard discuss strategy against Sweden in a qualification game at the Women s World Curling Championship in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, May 8, 2021. Both of Canada s teams were shut out of the medals, marking the first time ever that Canada did not reach the podium at either the men s or women s worlds in the same season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Play in the Calgary bubble wrapped up Sunday with another world women s title for Switzerland. The event also brought a fresh wave of questions about the strength of the Canadian program.