Overview
- Canada routed Australia 11-2, with the match conceded after six ends at Calgary’s WinSport Event Centre.
- Alternate Krysten Karwacki made her world championship debut, subbing in for lead Karlee Burgess in the fifth end and throwing four stones.
- Canada and Japan entered the final pool draw at 9-2 behind Switzerland, which finished 11-1 to secure a semifinal spot.
- Einarson’s rink strengthened its position with earlier pool wins over Turkey 9-3, Scotland 7-5 and South Korea 8-3.
- The Canadians managed quick-turnaround split days and shifting rock behavior after stones were papered, while Einarson played through a sprained ring finger.