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Matt Dunstone captures 1st Brier title, defeating 4-time champion Kevin Koe
Manitoba's Matt Dunstone team won 6-3 over Alberta's Kevin Koe, earning the right to represent Canada at the World Men's Curling Championship in Utah.
- On Sunday, Matt Dunstone's rink defeated Kevin Koe 6-3 at Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, earning his first Brier title.
- Kevin Koe had 10 straight victories before a missed runback in the seventh end opened the door for Matt Dunstone to take control.
- Second E.J. Harnden posted 99 per cent shooting and lead Ryan Harnden 98 per cent Saturday, while Dunstone reacted with tears and disbelief after clinching the 6-3 win.
- Team Dunstone will represent Canada at the men's world championship in Ogden later this month and return to next year's Brier in Saskatoon as defending champions, with E.J. Harnden earning his fourth and Ryan his second Brier titles.
- Koe, a veteran finalist, reached his ninth Brier final but suffered a fifth loss, while Dunstone's breakthrough came after losses to Brad Jacobs.
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The Hamilton SpectatorDunstone wins Canadian men’s curling championship with 6-3 win over Koe
ST. JOHN'S - Matt Dunstone's curling team has won the Canadian men's championship.
·Toronto, Canada
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After beating the defending Olympic champion, the Manitoban will face Albertan Kevin Koe in the final. Dunstone, 30, never won the Brier.
·Montreal, Canada
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