Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials Begin with Strong Performances

Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher lead the pack with two wins, as teams vie for a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher secured two decisive victories on the opening day, defeating Paige Papley and Evan Van Amsterdam 8-2, and Robert Desjardins and Anne-Sophie Gionest 6-2.
Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres, along with Brittany Tran and Rylan Kleiter, also ended the day undefeated with 2-0 records after three draws of play.
Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing split their first two games, narrowly winning their opener 6-5 against Jessica Zheng and Victor Pietrangelo but losing their second match.
The father-daughter duo of Jim Cotter and Jaelyn Cotter earned a 9-4 victory, marking a special moment for the 50-year-old veteran and his daughter.
The trials continue this week, with playoffs starting Thursday and the final scheduled for Saturday to determine Canada's representatives at the 2026 Winter Olympics if the country qualifies.