US EditionExcited Canadian skip Einarson opens ‘louder’ world championship with 7-5 win over Sweden
- On Saturday, Kerri Einarson's team started the worlds with a 7-5 win over Sweden and an 11-3 victory over the US, leading the round-robin at 2-0.
- Having secured the national title, Team Einarson clinched Canada's world berth by winning the 2026 Scotties, held on Feb. 1 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre.
- Through a third-end steal and a sixth-end two, Einarson curled 83 and Wrana made 64 per cent of her shots, helping Canada win.
- Playing before cheering fans, the crowd boosted the team as Einarson said she felt goosebumps and lucky to wear the Maple Leaf, making the opening day sweeter than in 2021.
- With a crowded schedule, the opening draws show Canada faces China on Sunday in its only game amid wins by Turkey over Norway and South Korea over Italy.
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Prince George Citizen
Daily CourierEinarson's second Shannon Birchard on her game at world curling championship
CALGARY — Unsure a year ago whether her knee would let her curl again at a high level, representing Canada in another world championship feels sweet for Shannon Birchard.
Excited Einarson opens 'louder' world championship with wins over Sweden, U.S.
Canadian skip Kerri Einarson looked up Saturday and saw real people, instead of cardboard cut-outs, in the stands at Calgary's WinSport Event Centre. She heard the roar of the crowd instead of the sound of flushing toilets piercing the silence.
The Toronto Star
Excited Einarson opens ‘louder’ world championship with wins over Sweden, U.S.
CALGARY - Canadian skip Kerri Einarson looked up Saturday and saw real people, instead of cardboard cut-outs, in the stands at Calgary’s WinSport Event Centre. She heard the roar of
Sask Today
620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Canada’s Kerri Einarson posts pair of wins on opening day of BKT World Women’s Curling Championship
Canada takes 7-5 win over Sweden before rolling to 11-3 win against United States to sit 2-0 after first two draws
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