Joel Retornaz (Trentino, ITA) run at the 2024 Astec Safety Challenge came to an end in the semifinals with a
5-4 loss to
Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, MB). of the 2024 Astec Safety Challenge in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada; Retornaz advanced through the quarterfinals with a
6-1 win over
Niklas Edin (Karlstad, SWE). of the 2024 Astec Safety Challenge in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada;
Retornaz finished 3-2 in the 21-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Retornaz defeated
Wouter Gosgens (Zoetermeer, NED) 8-4, then went on to lose
6-1 against
Brad Gushue (St. John's, NL). Retornaz lost
4-2 to
Kevin Koe (Calgary, AB) where Retornaz responded with a
6-4 win over
Brent Pierce (New Westminster, BC). Retornaz won
7-5 against
Matt Dunstone (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
Retornaz earned
29.750 world rankings points for their Top 3 finish in the Astec Safety Challenge, remaining in 1st place overall on the
World Ranking Standings with a net gain of 7.75 after improving upon their best so far this season. Retornaz ranks 1st overall on the
Year-to-Date rankings with
363.375 points earned so far this season.
