A look at the elite 8 as Scotties heat up with championship pool
After seven days of curling action from the Calgary bubble at Canada Olympic Park, 10 rinks are packing their bags for home while the remaining eight get set to battle in the championship pool. Let’s take a closer look at the championship pool and which teams have the best chance at advancing.
Ryan Horne, TSN.ca Kerri Einarson , The Canadian Press
After seven days of curling action from the Calgary bubble at Canada Olympic Park, 10 rinks are packing their bags for home while the remaining eight get set to battle in the championship pool.
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CANADA No reason to go against Einarson’s team now after last year’s dramatic win. They’re hungry for another title, even if they have had to resort to practising on a frozen Manitoba lake this season
MANITOBA No one has more experience and success than Jones and that should come to the forefront at an event like this.
ONTARIO Homan’s pregnancy has created a bit of uncertainty but this team is always ready to go after another title
FLEURY A wild card team with Carey filling in at skip has all the skills to be playing on the final weekend
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Ryan Horne, TSN.ca
The NHL, NBA and WNBA got it done in the summer. Then the World Juniors followed suit over the holidays. The Australian Open is finding its way as well. Now, it’s curling’s turn to enter the bubble.