The first draw in the Trail Appliances Curling Classic is complete and we have our first eight winners and our first eight teams in the B division. With the weather yesterday there were a few teams concerned with when they were getting into town but luckily we have all 32 teams accounted for!!
In the first draw action the most notable upset was local team, Megan Kirk, winning on sheet 8 versus current Canadian Champion and Olympic Trials participant Jennifer Jones. On Sheet 7 Team Denmark was in control the whole game however they ended up giving up a steal of 2 in the 8th end to archrival Team Russia!! Draw weight will be a extremely important skill to have this weekend - especially to the button. Teams are experiencing slightly straighter curl outside-in, especially when you up the weight.
The other upset on the ice was Team Guzzwell beating Team Middaugh (Team Guzzwell skipped by Bobbi Sauder...who also throws fourth stones....not sure why the name is under second Jennifer Guzzwell). Sherry Middaugh had a tough draw on her last and was a tad heavy opening up the door for Bobbi Sauder to draw for two points and the win.
Other winners were Team Bernard over Team Mouzar, Team Ott over Team Flett, Team Rankin over Team Holly Soctt,
There have been some unbelievable shots made already in this event - it is evident teams have been on the ice and practicing a lot already - and it's only October 9th!
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