Overview
- World No. 1 Team Rachel Homan secured the women’s spot by defeating hometown skip Christina Black 5-4 and 12-3 for a 2-0 finals sweep.
- Team Brad Jacobs locked up the men’s berth with a 9-8 win in Game 1 and a 6-5 victory in Game 2 over Matt Dunstone, completing a 2-0 sweep.
- Black’s Halifax rink reached the final with a semifinal upset of Kerri Einarson and drew strong local support during a notable underdog run.
- Emergency alert notifications interrupted Game 2 of the women’s final; police later confirmed the subject was in custody and the shelter-in-place was lifted.
- Players reported frost and inconsistent speed on the ice, while Canada’s representatives bring elite credentials, including Homan’s multiple world titles and Jacobs’ lineup of past Olympic medallists with Brett Gallant also qualified for mixed doubles.