2025 HearingLife Canadian Open Playoffs: Who’s In, Out, and Still Competing?

SASKATOON — The HearingLife Canadian Open is in full swing as the preliminary round concludes at Merlis Belsher Place. This event brings intense curling competition, with teams vying for playoff positions as the action unfolds. Broadcast coverage is available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, starting at 1 p.m. ET.

Men’s Division: Playoff Contenders

Several teams have qualified for the playoffs, showcasing strong performances. Current playoff teams are:

• Team Mouat (3-0, 9 points): Clinched a playoff spot after a 7-4 victory over Team Casper.
• Team Y. Schwaller (3-0, 9 points): Secured qualification with a 7-5 win against Team Hösli.
• Team Shuster (3-1, 9 points): Qualified after defeating Team Retornaz 7-2.

Teams Still Competing

• Team Muskatewitz (2-1, 7 points): Final match against Jacobs.
• Team Waddell (2-1, 6 points): Final match against Mouat.
• Team Retornaz (2-2, 6 points): Waiting after a 7-2 loss to Shuster.
• Team Gushue, Team Edin, Team Jacobs, and Team Whyte: All at 2-1 with various final matches scheduled.

Teams Eliminated

• Team McEwen (1-2, 2 points)
• Team Casper (1-3, 2 points)
• Team Kleiter (0-4, 1 point)
• Team Hösli (0-3, 0 points)
• Team Dunstone (0-3, 0 points)

Women’s Division: Playoff Teams

The women’s division has seen equally exciting competition, with several teams securing playoff spots:

• Team Ha (3-0, 9 points): Achieved qualification after a 6-4 victory over Japan’s Team Kitazawa.
• Team Homan (3-0, 9 points): Clinched a spot with a win over Team Kim, finishing 6-3.
• Team Einarson (3-0, 9 points): Remained undefeated after a 6-3 win against Team Constantini.
• Team Fujisawa (3-1, 9 points): Qualified following an 8-5 victory over Team Kang.

Remaining Teams

Some teams are still in contention:

• Team Tirinzoni (2-1, 6 points): Final game versus Morrison.
• Team Yoshimura (2-1, 6 points): Last match against Tabata.
• Team Kang (2-2, 6 points): Awaiting outcomes after an 8-5 loss.
• Team Wang (2-2, 6 points): Won against Kitazawa 6-5.
• Other teams: Include Team Gim, Team Tabata, Team X. Schwaller, Team Hasselborg, and Team Morrison.

Teams Eliminated

• Team Kitazawa (1-3, 3 points)
• Team Constantini (0-3, 0 points)
• Team Kim (0-3, 0 points)

This Week’s Important Matches

Key matchups remain scheduled for today:

As the competition unfolds, fans can look for thrilling finishes and dramatic matchups in both divisions at the HearingLife Canadian Open.