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Sturmay, Calvert Clinch Canadian Pre-Trials Finals Berths as Semifinals Locked In

The best-of-three finals debut this weekend in Wolfville, where winners advance to next month’s Olympic Trials in Halifax.

Skip Scott Howard throws a stone during the first end of Draw 6 at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Oct. 21 in Wolfville. The rink is from Navan, Ont.Jason Malloy
Manitoba skip Beth Peterson delivers a stone during round-robin play at the 2025 Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials in Wolfville, N.S. Peterson’s rink is looking to secure a berth in next month’s Olympic Trials in Halifax.
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Overview

  • Selena Sturmay secured the women’s top seed with a 10-2 win over Kayla MacMillan, earning a direct berth to the final.
  • Braden Calvert finished 5-2 and claimed the men’s No. 1 spot after an 8-6 victory over Scott Howard.
  • Women’s semifinal: MacMillan (5-2) faces Ashley Thevenot (4-3) for a place in the best-of-three final against Sturmay.
  • Men’s semifinal: Jordon McDonald (5-2) meets Howard (4-3), with the winner to play Calvert in the final series.
  • Separately, Brad Jacobs stayed perfect and clinched a Pan Continental playoff berth, securing a Canadian place at the 2026 men’s world championship.