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Alberta’s Kevin Koe Tops Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen 6-4 at Montana’s Brier
Kevin Koe, a four-time champion, won 8-2 over Manitoba's Braden Calvert; runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen also secured wins in the national curling championship.
- On Saturday, Kevin Koe and his Alberta rink opened Pool B at the Montana's Brier with an 8 in 2 victory over Braden Calvert, including a four-point seventh and a steal in the eighth.
- The field qualified via provincial playdowns: Koe as Alberta champion and Calvert by winning Manitoba; Pool A with Jacobs and Gushue was scheduled to continue Saturday.
- In other Draw 2 action, Matt Dunstone's Manitoba beat Dean Grattan 5-3, while Mike McEwen scored three in both sixth and seventh ends to win 11-5, and Sandy MacEwan stole one in the 10th for a 9-8 victory.
- Recent runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen continued to chase an elusive Canadian men's title with wins in Draw 2 on Saturday, The Canadian Press first reported Feb. 28, 2026.
- The Brier's lineup, featuring Koe, Jacobs and Gushue, highlights top champions while players say regained confidence after off-season preparation frames longer comeback stories.
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Rocky Mountain Outlook
Rocky Mountain OutlookFour-time champion Koe, 2025 runner-up Dunstone off to winning starts at Brier
ST. JOHN'S - Kevin Koe and his Alberta rink opened a tight game with a four-point seventh end in an 8-2 win over Manitoba's Braden Calvert on Saturday to open Pool B action at the Montana's Brier.
·Hamilton, Canada
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620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen finds win column in opening game at Montana’s Brier
McEwen opens 11-5 with win over Northwest Territories, Regina’s Kelly Knapp takes Brad Jacobs to final end before falling 8-6
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