US EditionMike McEwen Joins Forces with Provincial Rival Rylan Kleiter
Mike McEwen replaces Matthew Hall on Rylan Kleiter's Saskatoon team as Kleiter moves to third; McEwen has appeared in 10 Briers, officials said.
- On Wednesday, veteran skip Mike McEwen joined Rylan Kleiter's Saskatoon-based team to fill a vacancy, with Kleiter moving to third, Joshua Mattern shifting to second, and Trevor Johnson remaining at lead.
- McEwen, who has competed at the Brier 10 times, was let go last week by his previous team including Colton Flasch, Dan Marsh, and Kevin Marsh; they decided to go younger.
- The new team features three players, all 27, who have curled together since junior. "They are looking for that missing piece to really help elevate their game," McEwen said.
- McEwen is now focused on leading the rink, which currently ranks 11th in Canada. "There were other opportunities out there but this one was the only one that I felt was really worth it," he said.
- With Saskatoon hosting the 2027 Brier, McEwen aims to return to the national championship as a hometown rink. "That's the number one goal for next season is get to the Saskatoon Brier," he said.
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Mike McEwen joins Rylan Kleiter team in major Saskatchewan curling shakeup
There’s a certain feel when a curling lineup shifts, not just a change on paper, but a ripple that moves through a province’s competitive landscape. Saskatchewan felt another one on Wednesday morning. Saskatchewan roots. New chapter. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/5fkczk9WYG — Team Mike McEwen (@TeamMcEwen) March 18, 2026 For the second time in a week, the men’s curling scene in the province has been shaken up, and this one might be even louder. Vet…
Mike McEwen to join Kleiter’s Saskatchewan rink as skip
Mike McEwen is staying in Saskatchewan. The veteran skip is joining Rylan Kleiter's rink for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Wednesday. McEwen, a native of Brandon, Man., announced last week his teammates for the past three seasons had left him. McEwen, Colton Flasch, Kevin Marsh and Dan Marsh finished 5-3 and missed the playoffs at this year's Montana Brier due to a tiebreaker. Tyler Tardi has since been announced as the new skip for tha…
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