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On Ice: Broomhead foam issues on hold for Montana's Brier, but curlers still fuming

  • All 18 teams at the Brier have agreed to avoid using new firmer foams in their broomheads, despite approval from World Curling rules and regulations.
  • Top players, including Brad Gushue and Brad Jacobs, worry that the new black foam allows too much control and may affect game integrity.
  • Jacobs emphasized the importance of maintaining the event's integrity and criticized the World Curling Federation for not resolving the issues.
  • John Epping criticized the temporary solution as a 'Band-Aid,' emphasizing the need for better equipment management ahead of Olympic trials.
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Broomhead foam issues on hold for Montana’s Brier, but curlers still fuming

Many top players are concerned that the new 'black foam' gives sweepers too much control of a delivered stone.

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Broomhead foam issues on hold for Brier, but curlers still fuming

The equipment technology tension that has engulfed the elite curling scene in recent weeks is expected to be put on hold at the Brier in Kelowna, B.C. All 18 teams decided they won't use new firmer foams in their broomheads even though the products are approved and within the scope of World Curling rules and regulations.

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On Ice: Broomhead foam issues on hold for Montana's Brier, but curlers still fuming

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Broomhead foam issues on hold for Brier, but curlers still fuming #BCNews #CDNNews #WesternCanada

The equipment technology tension that has engulfed the elite curling scene in recent weeks is expected to be put on hold at the Brier in Kelowna, B.C. All 18 teams in the field have decided they won’t use new firmer foams in their broomheads even though the products are approved and within the scope of World Curling rules and regulations. Many top players are concerned that the new ‘black foam’ gives sweepers too much control of a delivered ston…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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