'He's a legend': Fans feel mixed emotions as Brad Gushue's last Brier comes to an end

'He's a legend': Fans feel mixed emotions as Brad Gushue's last Brier comes to an end

As the 2026 Brier came to a close, a mix of joy and sadness filled the hearts of Canadian curling fans — many who travelled from far and wide to see iconic curling champion Brad Gushue play the last game of his career.

Legendary skip Brad Gushue bows out of final Brier

Saturday was an emotional day at the Brier in St. John’s, as Brad Gushue, one of the province’s greatest athletes, was eliminated from his hometown Brier in the Page 3 vs. 4 Playoff game to Team Canada. Last ever ‘battle of the Brad’s‘ Brad Gushue and Brad Jacobs, among the best skips of their generation, have arguably had one of the best rivalries in the sport over the last two decades, which fans have coined ‘the battle of the Brad’s.’ They pl…