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oliviertoisel
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I always appreciate someone who retires at their peak. Surely a very top-tier contender for GOAT lead.
Her statement also implies Mike will continue on.
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| 03-12-22 12:49PM |
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CURLER1
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Jen Jones post on FB.
Jennifer Jones
I don’t even know where to begin. I knew this day was coming and I am so happy for you @dawn_mcewen but I will miss you beyond words. How did time pass so quickly! Not only did you make every shot imaginable every single time you stepped on the ice you were a teammate that most only dream of having. Your work ethic and desire to be the best is unmatched. But so is your kindness and support. You were ALWAYS there for me for a shoulder to lean on and to show your belief in me. It was unwavering. Whether it was on the ice or in life. I will be forever grateful. We were teammates on the ice but sisters forever. We shared many life moments together and that is what stands out most. Having our daughters, weddings, making dreams come true together. You were always there….good and bad. Many people know you but I wish everyone could see the size of your tremendous heart. Thank you for being my teammate, my friend, for inspiring me always to chase our dreams and for the laughs. Love you so much and looking forward to the next chapter. I know it will be great because you truly deserve greatness.
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| 03-12-22 01:19PM |
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IN-OFF-FOR-2
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Curious if Lisa will stay on beyond the last slam or will the team disband?
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| 03-12-22 02:34PM |
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curlerbroad
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Curious if Lisa will stay on beyond the last slam or will the team disband?
Now we know why Lisa was brought on board. Dawn seems the considerate type who would have told Jennifer of her intentions last summer
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| 03-12-22 03:15PM |
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Now we know why Lisa was brought on board. Dawn seems the considerate type who would have told Jennifer of her intentions last summer
I just don't see Lawes staying 4 more years with a skip who has taken a step back in the past few seasons and certainly isn't going to get better especially when she would have her pick of players to curl with who would have a much better shot at winning worlds/olympics.
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| 03-12-22 06:47PM |
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Loony
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Originally posted by CURLER1
Jen Jones post on FB.
Jennifer Jones
I don’t even know where to begin. I knew this day was coming and I am so happy for you @dawn_mcewen but I will miss you beyond words. How did time pass so quickly! Not only did you make every shot imaginable every single time you stepped on the ice you were a teammate that most only dream of having. Your work ethic and desire to be the best is unmatched. But so is your kindness and support. You were ALWAYS there for me for a shoulder to lean on and to show your belief in me. It was unwavering. Whether it was on the ice or in life. I will be forever grateful. We were teammates on the ice but sisters forever. We shared many life moments together and that is what stands out most. Having our daughters, weddings, making dreams come true together. You were always there….good and bad. Many people know you but I wish everyone could see the size of your tremendous heart. Thank you for being my teammate, my friend, for inspiring me always to chase our dreams and for the laughs. Love you so much and looking forward to the next chapter. I know it will be great because you truly deserve greatness.
What a lovely lovely tribute to Dawn. Brought a tear to my eye reading it.
That's how close the whole team was/is. Kaitlyn loves Jennifer to pieces as well. I wonder if they will carry on with Lisa as lead or if this is finally the last chapter of their curling story. They all have busy happy private lives so it will be interesting to see what they do.
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| 03-13-22 04:30PM |
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CH14
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Originally posted by curlerbroad
Now we know why Lisa was brought on board. Dawn seems the considerate type who would have told Jennifer of her intentions last summer
Lisa lives in Ontario and Peterman lives in Alberta. They won't qualify. Also don't think Lawes stays 4 more years.
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| 03-13-22 05:00PM |
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wilbrich
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Residency
It seems apparent to me that something has to be done re the residency rules. I’m just a casual curling fan but I’m wondering if this might work. (1) The Skip must reside in the province the team represents. (2) The team must be members of and curl out of a club in the province. (3) The other three team members must be Canadian citizens!
These rules would be a great benefit to a number of teams that struggle every year at the Brier and Scotties to be competitive. It would also help the good teams get even better so that Canada could once again be a force to reckon with at the World’s and Olympics.
Thoughts?
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| 03-13-22 08:36PM |
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CH14
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I guess it depends on what the goal of Curl Canada is. If it's a true Canadian championship then nothing will change. If it's to compete at a world or Olympic level we need to change. The top teams in the world are better then our top teams as they are not hampered by the same rules. That being said our depth on the men's and women's side is unmatched. If we played any Country our top 10 vs their top 10( 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 etc) we win 8 at least against any Country. Something needs to change. May be two different systems. 1 for a true Canadian Championship and 1 for a rep for Worlds and Olympics.
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| 03-13-22 11:59PM |
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UnattachedFC
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Originally posted by CH14
Lisa lives in Ontario and Peterman lives in Alberta. They won't qualify. Also don't think Lawes stays 4 more years.
I thought Peterman moved to Winnipeg to play with Jones and was Lawes' roommate. Unless she has moved back to Alberta which is possible.
And I don't think Curling Canada will go back to stricter residency rules. How many countries have residency rules aside from being from the same country? They want to help the elite teams as much as they can and I don't see them making it harder for the elite teams.
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| 03-14-22 02:26AM |
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Hack Weight
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Gushue
My prediction for them is that they stay together. Brad and Mark don’t seem to be retiring.
Obviously the issue is the comical residency thing with Gallant moving. It’s insane that CC’s rules could effectively cause one of the best teams ever to break up, not because they want to, but because a guy who has lived in NL for 8 years is moving to live with his spouse.
They get to be Team Canada at the Brier next year. And by the time the 2024 Brier rolls around, CC will figure out (or be strong armed into) revising the residency rules again.
Brad has more than enough influence in the game to ensure CC revises their rules to make it work.
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| 03-14-22 07:39AM |
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curlerbroad
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Originally posted by UnattachedFC
I thought Peterman moved to Winnipeg to play with Jones and was Lawes' roommate. Unless she has moved back to Alberta which is possible.
And I don't think Curling Canada will go back to stricter residency rules. How many countries have residency rules aside from being from the same country? They want to help the elite teams as much as they can and I don't see them making it harder for the elite teams.
She did. Not sure what her current plans are though.
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| 03-14-22 08:14AM |
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oliviertoisel
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Why doesn't Gallant just do the old "better school district" trick and "rent" a room at Gushue's house for the season. NL association can say "good enough for us" and they're in.
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| 03-14-22 08:15AM |
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curlingclips
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Re: Gushue
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Originally posted by Hack Weight
They get to be Team Canada at the Brier next year...
People keep suggesting that Team Canada has fewer rules than a provincial team, but I've never seen any evidence of this claim. In fact, all the evidence I've seen points to Team Canada being subjected to the same residency rules that applies to provincial teams.
As far as I can tell, Team Canada, Team Wilcard, and Team Alberta are all subject to the same level of scrutiny with regards to residency rules at Brier/Scotties. I'd love to be proven wrong if someone has evidence to the contrary.
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| 03-14-22 09:10AM |
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johnnysmoke
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Re: Gushue
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Originally posted by Hack Weight
My prediction for them is that they stay together. Brad and Mark don’t seem to be retiring.
Hey, if Tom Brady can "unretire", there's hope that these guys can do the same and stay together for one more year.
Here's hoping. I don't think anyone has Gushue fatigue yet, if there's such a thing..
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| 03-14-22 10:11PM |
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Saskvet
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Jennifer Jones team
I have read many things about the Jones team, curling expertise and otherwise.
So many people without knowledge about both seem to want to always speculate, and articulate their views.
I am not commenting on expertise or "the other stuff"
Jennifer and her team have shown the curling community how to go their separate was with class and dignity. you can tell from the heartfelt comments that they were a family of friends and will truly miss each other.
Well done!!
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| 03-14-22 10:44PM |
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Island Roger
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Time to tighten residency rules back up. Before you jump down my throat lets look at the evidence:
Rules are Tight = Packed Houses as Brier and Scotties, CBC/TSN ratings Bonanza plus an Tsunami of Gold Medals at the Olympics (Schmirler, Jacobs, Martin, Jones, Gushue (2006). Lets throw honorable mention to Martin, Harris, Bernard, Lawes and Kleibrink for their efforts)
Rules are Loose = No provincial identity to get the fans out, Poor crowds at WCT and CCA events, plus poor performances at Olympics (Notably Gushue, Koe, Jones, Homan. Yes Brad won Bronze but not what he was there for).
Too late I know but an interesting take.
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| 03-15-22 12:08AM |
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Hack Weight
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Re: Re: Gushue
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Originally posted by curlingclips
People keep suggesting that Team Canada has fewer rules than a provincial team, but I've never seen any evidence of this claim. In fact, all the evidence I've seen points to Team Canada being subjected to the same residency rules that applies to provincial teams.
As far as I can tell, Team Canada, Team Wilcard, and Team Alberta are all subject to the same level of scrutiny with regards to residency rules at Brier/Scotties. I'd love to be proven wrong if someone has evidence to the contrary.
Tough enough finding basic event rules on CC’s website so good luck finding that. I would tend to agree that you’re likely correct. Doesn’t change the fact that Gushue could just say to CC “we are still playing together, figure it out on your end or have fun explaining to fans that the best and most popular team can’t come to the Brier because one guy moved to live with his spouse.”
Imagine a sporting organization in Canada preventing a team that has played together for 8 years, and undoubtedly the best team in Canada, because one person moved provinces TO LIVE WITH HIS WIFE. Mickey Mouse organization.
Or let’s just continue this charade and have Gallant enrol in a few college classes at some NL institution. Purolator can cover the tuition.
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curlingclips
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Re: Re: Re: Gushue
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Originally posted by Hack Weight
Doesn’t change the fact that Gushue could just say to CC...
Oh, there's no doubt he does this. He openly says so himself, that no one would listen to him when he was young and new, but now he's accomplished so much that he does get to tell Curling Canada how he wants things done.
All of that aside, I would still love a confirmation that Team Canada is subject to residency rules. A while back people were suggesting that Bottcher could just wait until teams are eliminated at the provincials all across Canada and then pick someone to revive and recruit as replacement third.
As far as I can tell, that is an absolutely bogus assertion. My understanding is that even though Bottcher was Team Canada, he still had to declare that his residency was Alberta, and could therefore revive only someone who was eliminated in Alberta.
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johnnysmoke
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Re: Gushue
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Originally posted by Hack Weight
My prediction for them is that they stay together. Brad and Mark don’t seem to be retiring.
Obviously the issue is the comical residency thing with Gallant moving. It’s insane that CC’s rules could effectively cause one of the best teams ever to break up, not because they want to, but because a guy who has lived in NL for 8 years is moving to live with his spouse.
They get to be Team Canada at the Brier next year. And by the time the 2024 Brier rolls around, CC will figure out (or be strong armed into) revising the residency rules again.
Brad has more than enough influence in the game to ensure CC revises their rules to make it work.
Hey, they could always play as a 3 player team! I've seen it work recently!
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MeaghanEdwards
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If the residency rules are changed, then "fans" should apologize for bullying Team Homan. Jeering calls of "Alberta" and all during heir provincials (Em deliciously delivered him the bird).
Sad about Jones splitting. What an era. Whoever picks up any four of these ladies will be very lucky indeed. I think Kaitlyn could skip one hell of a team.
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mbgoose
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Maybe Jones will take over Homan's team, with everyone moving down a position.
It will be interesting to see if any other teams start to split before the next Olympic push. Lawes could have a really great Manitoba team if the Fleury or Einarson teams make changes.
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