Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title, earn Brier berth
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Feeling "10 times better" after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team's title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard.
"It's unbelievable. I'm 60 years old and I've still got the fire," Howard said. "Every time I lace them up — and I don't care who we're playing against — I always think we can win. I plan on winning.
"Am I as good as I used to be? No. But I've still got that fire and that goes a long way."
The four-time world champion from Tiny, Ont., is one of the headliners in a 12-team field that begins play Monday in Port Elgin, about a three-hour drive northwest of Toronto.
Mike McEwen and John Epping are two of the other big-name skips in a field that includes Pat Ferris, Sam Mooibroek and Jason Camm.
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"I actually think this year is more up in the air than it has been in about the last 15," Howard said. "Anybody can win and I don't necessarily say it's going to be Howard, Epping or McEwen.
"It could easily be one of the other nine."
The men's winner will represent Ontario at the March 3-12 Tim Hortons Brier in London, Ont.
Howard has won the Brier on four occasions over 20 career appearances.
"I think technically he's the best pure thrower of the curling rock to ever play the game and he just consistently does it over and over again," said former teammate Brent Laing, now a second on Team McEwen.
Howard won his first Ontario Tankard in 1986 at third with his brother, Russ, at skip. Glenn skipped his own team to eight straight provincial titles from 2006-13.
Despite a regular training routine, injuries have been a challenge for Howard in recent years. A sore left knee prevented him from sliding at times last season.
Alternate Adam Spencer filled in at last year's Tankard and Howard's son, Scott, moved from vice to fourth. The Penetanguishene Curling Club rink settled for a 4-4 finish at last year's Brier in Lethbridge, Alta.
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