Canada’s curling team, led by Matt Dunstone, secured their fourth consecutive victory at the World Men’s Curling Championship. The team’s impressive performance included two decisive wins on Tuesday at the Weber County Ice Sheet in Ogden.
Dunstone Leads Canada to Victory
In the morning matchup, Canada defeated China with a score of 8-4. This victory was followed by a commanding 10-3 win over Sweden in the evening session. With these results, Canada improved their record to 6-2 in the competition.
Current Standings
- Canada: 6-2
- Switzerland: 7-1
- Sweden: 7-2
- Scotland: 6-2
- Italy: 6-3
- United States: 5-3
- Germany: 4-5
- China: 3-5
- Japan: 3-5
- South Korea: 3-6
- Czechia: 2-6
- Poland: 2-6
- Norway: 0-8
Following these games, Dunstone commented on the confidence within the Canadian squad. Despite earlier losses, the team demonstrated resilience and unity. Dunstone noted that their recent victories have silenced any doubts about their capabilities.
Game Highlights
The match against China featured a pivotal ninth end, where Canada scored four points, sealing the game. In the clash with Sweden, the Canadian team took an early lead, scoring four in the first end. After a fluctuating second and third end, Canada maintained control, ultimately winning the match in just six ends.
Upcoming Games and Format
Canada is set to play twice on Wednesday, facing Switzerland in the morning and Czechia later in the day. Round-robin play will conclude on Thursday, with the top six teams advancing to the playoffs. Tiebreakers will not be played; instead, head-to-head results will determine playoff positions.
The top two teams will proceed directly to the semifinals. The semifinal winners will compete for the gold medal, while the losing teams will vie for bronze.
Matt Dunstone is skipping the Canadian team at the world championship for the first time, following their triumph at this year’s Brier. His teammates include third Colton Lott, second E.J. Harnden, lead Ryan Harnden, alternate Geoff Walker, and coaches Caleb Flaxey and Jeff Stoughton.
