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I am wondering if games from the Ontario Scotties will be streamed here. I don't have Rogers. Any other TV viewing available? Thanks!

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defending mens champion of ontario, Mark Kean is eliminated in the challenge round. thats got to hurt, i feel for mark.

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Ontario has a great field in this years Scotties.

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Neither here nor there. Sherry, like about 3 other contenders is just after a spot in the playoff round next weekend.

Nobody will admit it, especially Sherry but 1st place pretty much conceded to Homan.

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the beauty about this sport, as with any other is that you dont know what happens until you play and thats why you play. certainly rachel is the heavy favorite and it'll be a shock if she doesnt win but her win is not a guarantee. if you go in thinking like that you might as well not even play

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Neither here nor there. Sherry, like about 3 other contenders is just after a spot in the playoff round next weekend.
Nobody will admit it, especially Sherry but 1st place pretty much conceded to Homan.

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I think Homan finishes at 7-2 or 6-3. Don't seem to be at the top of their game at the moment. The fact that the team is playing in a legitimate event as opposed to glorified exhibitions may bring their laser sharp game back.

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There is nothing wrong with Team Homan's Game.. $157,254 to date

They beat the World Champ last night with only 1 point as reward

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re: glorified exhibitions

I was happy to see all these world-class curlers actually enjoying an event...
laughing and Group high-fives with usual competitors.

WFG is an outstanding huge curling sponsor..
if they and the other big bucks want to entertain
with top athletes.. then good on them...


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Arguably two of their worst games of the year happened in the last two events (Skins and first game V Muirhead). It's natural that they fall off a bit given the historic run they've been on, but now the real work starts to kick off the second half of their season.

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Homan never lost a game at the Cont Cup.. so if thats her worst..

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I don't think Sherry will have her regular team either as Lee
Merklinger is pregnant.

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Birt wins both A and B sections at PEI Scotties

Suzanne Birt, playing with a new team this year, has greatly increased her chances to repeat
as PEI Scotties champion, after winning the B section final of the modified triple knockout draw Sat evening at the Montague Curling Rink.
She did NOT win the C ( today) so she will have a “double life” in the Monday round, taking the title if she wins either game, while her opponent would have to win both.

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defending mens champion of ontario, Mark Kean is eliminated in the challenge round. thats got to hurt, i feel for mark.

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Last years team did not jump ship for no reason.

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Think that's quite unfair. Last year's team struggled early and chemistry issues created a divide within the team that couldn't be saved with a trip to the Brier.

Mark is a great player and took a team of inexperienced players out on Tour and had a decent season. While I know he wanted more, there's some potential with that team as they learn the game.

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Regardless of what happened this year, I'm sure we'll be seeing Mr. Kean again. He's young and his team is young. They'll be back in coming years if they stick with it.

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To be comepletely honest and you can ask last years team if you want. Dave left because he wanted to move out east. Pretty simple there. Mat left for the money, it's pretty clear that Epping has more sponsorship than I do. Unfortunately that's the reality of the game these days. The young teams are going to continue to have a tougher and tougher time competing with the top teams who are able to find those elusive sponsors. Of course going to a Brier is an excellent addition to a sponsorship package and I would have liked to been able to take full advantage of having time to market our team. Finally Scott left to play with his Dad. So yes the team left, but you can ask them if it was because of me or outside things. I just explained what the answer will be. At the end of the day I got screwed for this season because the timing was terrible for finding a team with points and most guys were already committed to teams in early April. I lost the bye to provincials, spots in many of the Slams, and sponsorship that was harder to find with an 'unproven team'. Not saying my guys aren't talented players, but experience wise this years team wasn't the same as the Tankard winning team. We played a lot, won some big games, but lost a lot as well. It's unfortunate, but I've been through it before. You pay your dues and move forward. Young teams take longer to figure it out.

There are a lot of players who would call it quits after a season like this. You reach a career milestone, are ready to build on it, and then a week later it all comes crashing down. Don't get me wrong I've thought about stepping back this season. I've thought about dialling it back and playing less, but that's not me. I'll be back next season better than ever. And hopefully with more sponsorship so I don't become the farm team for Epping.

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To be comepletely honest and you can ask last years team if you want. Dave left because he wanted to move out east. Pretty simple there. Mat left for the money, it's pretty clear that Epping has more sponsorship than I do. Unfortunately that's the reality of the game these days. The young teams are going to continue to have a tougher and tougher time competing with the top teams who are able to find those elusive sponsors. Of course going to a Brier is an excellent addition to a sponsorship package and I would have liked to been able to take full advantage of having time to market our team. Finally Scott left to play with his Dad. So yes the team left, but you can ask them if it was because of me or outside things. I just explained what the answer will be. At the end of the day I got screwed for this season because the timing was terrible for finding a team with points and most guys were already committed to teams in early April. I lost the bye to provincials, spots in many of the Slams, and sponsorship that was harder to find with an 'unproven team'. Not saying my guys aren't talented players, but experience wise this years team wasn't the same as the Tankard winning team. We played a lot, won some big games, but lost a lot as well. It's unfortunate, but I've been through it before. You pay your dues and move forward. Young teams take longer to figure it out.

There are a lot of players who would call it quits after a season like this. You reach a career milestone, are ready to build on it, and then a week later it all comes crashing down. Don't get me wrong I've thought about stepping back this season. I've thought about dialling it back and playing less, but that's not me. I'll be back next season better than ever. And hopefully with more sponsorship so I don't become the farm team for Epping.

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Mark it is understandable your frustration and I don't disagree with anything you said I just don't think your candor helps you out although you were very candid about your feelings last year when your team broke up.. But then again us curling fans do like you're not sugarcoating anything and giving us the honest goods

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I don't expect me posting the honest truth to help me out, but it won't hurt me either. I'm simply stating the known facts.

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Always great to have one of our most talented campaigners post their thoughts about their curling world and curling in general. Thanks for that Mark.

Questions: (if you care to answer)

1. Would you consider playing out of province (ie. Quebec or Maritimes) now that Epping is pretty much established as the next Ontario super-team?
Should note some amazing names have rolled thru multiple provinces (to name a few - Rick Rolk, Pat Ryan, Jon Mead, Pat Simmons, Jimmy Ursel, Johnny Mo, Grant Watson, Harvey Mazinke, many more)

2. Would you consider bringing in experienced game-tested hands like McEwens' group (especially if they go their separate ways if this season corrupts again)?

3. From a province over but heavily involved in curling how do you explain a group of machines like McEwen not being able to burst thru, Mike no win his mid-30s?

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1) I would consider playing out of province, but not for the reason you mentioned. If an opportunity came along that made sense I would definitely consider it. I also don't need to skip. I would play wherever I'm needed and think I can make a difference for the team.

2) I'd be stupid not to.

3) It's simple. Much like Ontario, Manitoba is a tough province to get out of. It's only surprising that they haven't got out yet, because of the outstanding seasons they've had. It's only a matter of time.

And yes Epping has had a great run lately, but I wouldn't call them a super team just yet. Look at the results of the early season for them. Then think about John's seasons in the past. He has a tendency to get really hot or really cold. Not saying the winning isn't here to stay, but it's still premature to suggest that.

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Trouble for Suzanne Birt.. with 57-year old skip Kim Dolan leading in the best of 2 final with her

That famous McPhee rivalry in the mix Robyn third for Birt
Rebecca.. third for Dolan.. bet this goes right to the wire..

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