Dunston, Gushue win qualifying games to reach Page playoff 1-2 game at Brier
Top-ranked Matt Dunstone and Defending Champion Brad Gushue Advance to Page Playoff 1-2 Game at Montana’s Brier
Friday at the Montana’s Brier saw intense qualifying matches as top-ranked Matt Dunstone of Manitoba and defending champion Brad Gushue secured their spots in the Page playoff 1-2 game.
In a nail-biting match, Dunstone managed to edge out Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen with a narrow 6-5 victory. Meanwhile, Gushue showcased his skill and experience by defeating Alberta’s Brad Jacobs with a solid 7-4 win at Prospera Place.
With McEwen facing off against Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers in the evening qualifier and Jacobs set to play against Nova Scotia’s Owen Purcell in another must-win matchup, the tension was palpable as the stakes were high.
The winners of the late games will move on to the Page Playoff 3-4 game on Saturday, while the losers will unfortunately be eliminated from the competition.
On Saturday afternoon, the victor of the 1-2 game will secure a direct path to the final on Sunday night, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Meanwhile, the winner of the 3-4 game will have to face off against the loser of the 1-2 game in the semifinal before advancing to the championship match.
With the competition heating up and the pressure mounting, fans can expect thrilling matchups and fierce battles as the Montana’s Brier moves closer to crowning its champion. Stay tuned for more updates and results from this prestigious curling event!
