Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test
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Brad Gushue's rink was dealt a lineup blow Friday when Mark Nichols pulled out of the Tim Hortons Brier due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Already fatigued after a whirlwind season that saw his team criss-cross the globe, Brad Gushue’s rink was dealt a lineup blow Friday when Mark Nichols pulled out of the Tim Hortons Brier due to a positive COVID-19 test.
The team made the announcement before an evening playoff game against Canada’s Brendan Bottcher at the Enmax Centre. The Wild Card One side will continue as a three-man team.
“Despite taking the necessary precautions, Mark Nichols unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19 today,” the team said in a statement. “Mark is experiencing mild symptoms and is currently isolating.
“Due to event protocols, Mark will no longer be able to compete in the Tim Hortons Brier.”
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Entering play Friday night, Nichols led all thirds with a shooting percentage of 88 per cent. The Gushue side, which also includes Geoff Walker and Brett Gallant, won all eight round-robin games to take first place in Pool B.
The three-man lineup, which is rare but does happen on occasion due to absence or injury, left the front end to throw more stones than usual.
Gushue’s team, which does not include an alternate player, used one sweeper on most throws. On some occasions the thrower would hustle down the ice after releasing the rock to help sweep.
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