Bottcher remains in contention at Brier after Friday night loss to Manitoba
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Kevin Koe's Team Alberta was knocked out of contention at the Brier Friday afternoon, but the province still has hope thanks to Brendan Bottcher and his Wild Card #1 rink.
Kevin Koe's Team Alberta was knocked out of contention at the Brier Friday afternoon, but the province still has hope thanks to Brendan Bottcher and his Wild Card #1 rink.
Bottcher defeated Northern Ontario in the afternoon draw, advancing to an evening contest against Manitoba's Matt Dundstone.
The score was tied 2-2 heading to the ninth end, when Bottcher drew to the button to take a 3-2 lead.
However, Dundstone has been dominant all week in London, and he delivered again, slipping the final rock between two guards to knock Bottcher's stone out. Manitoba scored three to win 5-3.
"Oh man, this team has been waiting for that moment all year," Dunstone said.
"We haven't really had a moment where we had a shot to win a game like that. Obviously a big moment."
In Friday night's other game, Canada hammered Ontario 9-3.
