Rinks chasing Brier Tankard, history in Lethbridge
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There are 18 rinks chasing a Brier Tankard in Lethbridge this week, but a few curlers at the Enmax Centre are also chasing a place in history.
There are 18 rinks chasing a Brier Tankard in Lethbridge this week, but a few curlers at the Enmax Centre are also chasing a place in history.
In a field that features tons of Brier experience, Brad Gushue has more than most, making his 19th appearance in the tournament.
“It’s been a little chaotic so I don’t think we’re coming in here fully rested, but very excited,” Gushue said.
Fresh off a bronze medal at the Olympics in Beijing, Team Gushue has won three of the last five Briers.
A win this year would make it four of six, while also putting Gushue into a tie for the most all-time Brier victories as a skip.
But he isn’t thinking about records.
“Our expectations are much lower right now than they usually are coming into a Brier,” Gushue said.
If he wants to join the record books, the road to the Brier Tankard will likely go through Kevin Koe and Team Alberta.