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Brad Gushue's storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
- On March 7, 2026, Brad Gushue's competitive Brier career ended after a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs as he sought a record seventh title in his hometown of St. John's, N.L.
- A look at Brad Gushue's record shows he is a six-time Canadian champion who won his first Brier in 2017, played 23 Briers, and led teams to Olympic gold in 2006 and bronze in 2022 plus a 2017 world title.
- The Jacobs team, riding recent Olympic success, advanced to Sunday's semifinal after winning Olympic gold in Italy two weeks ago, gaining momentum as playoff winners earn direct final entry.
- Fellow skips and officials marked Brad Gushue’s send-off as Curling Canada figures and competitors praised his career, while a photo captured him on home ice Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Two decades after Olympic gold, Gushue's departure frames the tournament's next phase as Alberta's Kevin Koe and Manitoba's Matt Dunstone prepare for a top-two playoff, while Gushue reflected to CBC's Jen White on his career and the Brier starting this week on home ice.
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 27%
R 18%
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