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Canada's Koe, Bottcher among stars in action at Nufloors Penticton Curling Classic
The event features 10 of the top-25 ranked men’s teams and a $100,000 prize purse, organizers said.
- Twenty-Four teams, including the world's No. 1-ranked men's club, hit the ice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to kick off the annual Nufloors Penticton Curling Classic at the Penticton Curling Club.
- Olympic veterans including Swedish star Oskar Eriksson, Switzerland's Yannick Schwaller, and Japan's Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi represented their nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and are competing alongside two-time world champion Kevin Koe of Canada.
- The tournament carries a $100,000 prize purse and is hosted at the Penticton Curling Club, located at 505 Vees Dr., where community members can purchase tickets at the door.
- Round-Robin action continues through Saturday with playoff matches beginning that afternoon; fans can stream the tournament live on the Penticton Curling Club's YouTube page.
- Alberta's Brendan Bottcher, a former Brier and world champion, competes in the elite field alongside Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, ranked 13th worldwide, as the tournament concludes Sunday with finals at noon.
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