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In the Rings: Rivalries, ratings and rule tweaks on the Grand Slam circuit
Organizers changed shootout scoring after the season opener drew 141,000 viewers on Saturday and 168,000 for Sunday’s final, according to Numeris.
- Following the season-opening Grand Slam, organizers modified the shootout points structure to eliminate single points for teams that would have played an extra end without hammer.
- The change follows a demonstrative matchup last month at the Co-op Invitational in Victoria between Team Casper and Team Manitoba-Dunstone, where their intense rivalry prompted rule discussions.
- Sunday's final drew 168,000 viewers on CBC, while ESPN broadcasted the event in the United States via ESPNU but agreed with the league to withhold viewership numbers.
- Colton Flasch, third on Team Tyler Tardi, supported the decision, stating, "They needed to do it and I think they got it right," while broadcaster Brad Gushue endorsed the modification.
- The Curling Group recently secured an eight-figure investment from UNA Sports Group and added Molson Canadian as presenting partner for the five-stop circuit, expanding commercial operations.
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