The Scotties Tournament of Hearts showcased an exciting morning match as Nova Scotia’s Christina Black triumphed over Alberta’s Selena Sturmay with a score of 9-6. This victory marks another significant win for Black, who previously reached the final of the Olympic Trials last November.
Key Highlights from the Tournament
- Date of Match: January 25, 2026
- Venue: Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga
- Key Players:
- Christina Black (Nova Scotia)
- Selena Sturmay (Alberta)
- Beth Peterson (Manitoba)
- Melodie Forsythe (New Brunswick)
- Julia Weagle (Nunavut)
- Amanda Power (Prince Edward Island)
- Krista Scharf (Northern Ontario)
- Mackenzie Mitchell (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Details of the Match
In the decisive match, Black scored three points in both the fifth and seventh ends, solidifying her lead. This performance highlighted her competitive edge and strategic gameplay.
Other Early Matches
In addition to Black’s victory, several other matches took place. Manitoba’s Beth Peterson achieved a commanding 13-3 win against New Brunswick’s Melodie Forsythe. Meanwhile, Nunavut’s Julia Weagle defeated Amanda Power of Prince Edward Island with a score of 8-5. Northern Ontario’s Krista Scharf also secured a strong 12-5 victory over Mackenzie Mitchell from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Standings and Upcoming Matches
As of now, Christina Black, Beth Peterson, and Krista Scharf lead the Pool B round-robin standings with an impressive record of 2-0 each. The tournament continues with more sessions scheduled throughout the day.
Further matches will take place leading up to the finals, which will conclude on February 1, 2026. Fans can look forward to more thrilling curling action at this prestigious event.
