It was a hard loss to swallow for a Gunnlaugson team that was seeded fifth this week after Lott, Doering and Gordon made it to the final a year ago with Matt Dunstone. We also got to see Matt Dunstone up close kicking our ass. Defending champion Matt Dunstone of West Kildonan is into the final at the Canola Junior Curling Championships at the Portage Curling Club. "We're totally searching, just grasping for any sort of string that we can try to pull to make something happen at this point.". Feeling hamstrung due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions that limit their ability to compete, the members of Team Matt Dunstone are considering moving out of Saskatchewan to try to salvage their season. Those guys being big and physical. “It’s upsetting. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's pre-season is underway with 150 fans allowed to attend games. However, they lost 8-3 to Trevor Loreth on Saturday night and were eliminated. Team Canada skip Mary Fay holds the broom during action at the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships in Taarnby, Denmark (WCF/Marissa Tiel photo) “Absolutely, nobody deserves it more than them,” he said. Rocks guard stones and hammer in a provocative photo that darn near crosses the hog line for a great cause. The way I played today, I’d have a tough time beating a bagel out there.”. The Dunstone rink originally planned to play bonspiels this fall in Red Deer, Alta., and Penticton, B.C., but have been unable to confirm their participation. “As far as throwing the rock, we can probably be a little bit tighter and those guys will save it for us. Team Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone flips his broom in frustration following a shot as they take on Team Alberta in the playoffs at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday, March 7, 2020. "We're curling. This is a very good team. Vaderstad Saskatchewan Super Series Oct 16 - 18, 2020: Regina, SK; Regina Highland Cashspiel Oct 23 - 25, 2020: Regina, SK; Xtreme Oilfield Mixed Doubles Dec 11 - 13, 2020: St. Paul, AB; Vesta Energy Red Deer Curling Classic Jan 15 - 18, 2021: Red Deer, AB ; SCT North - Prince Albert Nov 13 - 15, 2020: Prince Albert, SK . In that event, his teammates were Colton Lott, Kyle Doering and Rob Gordon. "All I know as of now is they changed their minds on how many people are allowed at curling events," he said via text. Old friend Jonesy knows that, too, but they’d probably stuff him in a broom bag and deport him to Lethbridge or Medicine Hat if he ever admitted it. Several top domestic curling events have been cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic, forcing many elite teams to focus on regional events. Whether it’s cat curling, taking away Canadian bacon’s little brooms, human curling, car curling, Roomba curling, the joke about a man using a broom … we’ve seen it all, and all the shares keep adding up. By: Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press It would blow people away what they do in the gym. He specializes in company culture, innovation, purpose, and leadership. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick. Mayfield Curling Club (MCC) is an active curling club with dedicated curling ice in the suburbs of... IKS Media & Technology. “I’m only 21 and I’m expecting myself to win this thing. The Winnipeg Free Press invites you to share your opinion on this story in a letter to the editor. 1 through No. ", CurlSask, the provincial curling association, said in a statement Friday that the men's event and women's tour stop in Martensville, Sask., were postponed "out of an abundance of caution.". CurlSask executive director Ashley Howard was not available for an interview. Dunstone, Moskowy, second Kirk Muyres and lead Dustin Kidby all work from home and could continue remote work from out of province if needed, Moskowy said. Import one of the best last rock throwers Manitoba will ever produce, Matt Dunstone. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and a daytime phone number. Team Wild Card's Mike McEwen defeated Yukon's Thomas Scoffin 10-6 on Sunday morning at the Brier in Kingston, Ont. • mail Letters to the Editor, 1355 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B6. Matt Dunstone walked off the ice and immediately slammed his broom, the frustration clearly visible on his face and in his actions. "We're being totally handcuffed in our ability to do so," Dunstone told The Canadian Press. He hooked up with Alex Forrest, Ian McMillan and Connor Njegovan, while the others recruited Gunnlaugson to skip. He and his mates took a sledge hammer to it. This is a very good team. Frustration had been building since Saskatchewan-based curling teams were advised this month that they had to compete, train and practise within provincial boundaries due to the pandemic. "It was 10 per sheet and then all of a sudden they let us know the night before the event we cannot have more than 50 people. Dunstone, 20, was only four years old when he first stepped on to a curling rink, and it wasn’t long before a broom hit him in the face. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. And with a field this strong — Nos. After a cooling off period, he returned to face the media and managed to offer some perspective on what had just happened, along with some classy words about the team that knocked him out. The event postponement also drew the ire of Saskatoon's Colton Flasch, who's skipping a new team this season after his departure from Team Kevin Koe. As for my own, I don’t know. Public. Lots of people say mine is gross. Matt Dunstone walked off the ice and immediately slammed his broom, the frustration clearly visible on his face and in his actions. Dunstone said the Saskatchewan Health Authority approved the 24-team event two weeks ago and he didn't understand why a postponement was needed the night before opening day. Manitoba skip Matt Dunstone celebrates his winning shot at the 2013 Canadian Juniors on Saturday. Dunstone split with the team he skipped to a Canadian junior championship last season because the other three wanted to focus on playing junior this year. Matt Dunstone is becoming a household name at 2019 GSOC Masters, with this incredible in-off shot to score 3 against double defending world champs in Team Edin. Cole Peters holds the broom while Matt Dunstone looks on during the 1 vs. 1 page playoff game last night at the Portage Curling Club. The team met Friday morning to discuss next steps. They looked like a ghost of the team they used to be. The next issue of The Winnipeg Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. . “They’re at the top or equal to the best front ends in the world as far as shooting and strength and you have to be because they’re not the only ones out there that are that big and mean.”. Canada’s Mary Fay and Matt Dunstone kicked off the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships with decisive wins on the first day of competition in Taarnby, Denmark, on Sunday. They don’t practice often and have very low expectations when it comes to curling. And not just from the young champion. Lott and his teammates have no hard feelings toward Dunstone and in fact were feeling for him after eliminating him Saturday. There were many people cutting some onions in their homes at the same time. "We feel like we're doing what we're told and doing it to the best of our abilities and yet when push comes to shove, I guess that's not good enough for them," he said. On the subject of Pebble People, nice to see local lad Matt Dunstone nail down his first Grand Slam of Curling title, winning the Masters in North Bay last weekend. Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone recently brought home a bronze medal from the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships, but the young phenom’s career started out with a trip to the hospital. His team of Brad Haight, who throws fourth stones, Ryan Lowdon and Brett Cawson — one of the true surprises of this Viterra Championship — then hammered Gunnlaugson’s team 8-3 to advance to Sunday morning’s semifinal. “We know we’re probably way over our head in the final four but we’re just going to keep shooting and having fun,” said Loreth, 37. Flasch said he was frustrated with the "lack of consistency within our government" and "the control they have over us.". Dunstone made annoucement on Thursday that Muyres will take part in the Regina-based club second times and said his goodbye to Catlin Schneider earlier this week. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says that in addition to interprovincial travel not being permitted for competition, out-of-province teams are also not permitted to play in Saskatchewan bonspiels. Adding to Moskowy's frustration was that while competitive curlers have been restricted, 12-sheet clubs have been running with full leagues and junior hockey is returning in the province. "We will continue to review protocols in consultation with health authorities to ensure that we are in the best possible position to keep our sport and our province safe.". Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. View All Teams : 2020/21 Events. Feeling hamstrung due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions that limit their ability to compete, the members of Team Matt Dunstone are considering moving out of Saskatchewan to try to salvage their A little less than a year ago, Curtis Easter joined a revamped curling team expecting to make a dent in the Ontario junior bonspiel circuit. A little less than a year ago, Curtis Easter joined a revamped curling team expecting to make a dent in the Ontario junior bonspiel circuit. These guys are animals and maybe that’s a little bit of an edge that we have against some opponents, not all. A perfect example is Matt Dunstone, who barely had any time to celebrate one of the biggest wins of his curling career. Erin Pincott and Matt Dunstone have applied to test their relationship on a national stage. Not at all. "As you can see, my frustration (is) there is curling in every province but Saskatchewan and all curlers can travel but Saskatchewan. View Matt Dunstone’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Team Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone flips his broom in frustration following a shot as they take on Team Alberta in the playoffs at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Provincial guidelines say that for sports where participants are unable to adhere to physical distancing, groupings or so-called mini-leagues should be formed. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. The started off with Matt filling in at second and holding the broom for Steve on his last rocks. PostPandemic: How COVID-19 is reshaping Canada, Frustrated Dunstone vows to be back after tough loss, tap here to see other videos from our team. 626 likes this. A message left with CurlSask on that subject wasn't immediately returned. Matt Dunstone: I think it was probably three years ago in the Ottawa Junior Spiel ... Reid gets a pass, but I think otherwise, if you tuck, you gotta have a corn broom. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Winnipeg SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. • email letters@freepress.mb.ca, or When Matt Dunstone won his first GSOC title at The Masters and stood in front of a TV camera for a post-win interview with Joan McCusker, tears flowed. They are best buddies who have curled together for 11 years, generally as more of a diversion than an all-consuming passion. A good move on their part. They work so hard, on and off the ice. 1.6K likes this. Matt Dunstone is a proud Winnipegger now living in Kamloops, B.C., but is curling at the Brier on behalf of Saskatchewan for the third time in four years. Kamloops couple Erin Pincott and Matt Dunstone … Old friend Jonesy knows that, too, but they’d probably stuff him in a broom bag and deport him to Lethbridge or Medicine Hat if he ever admitted it. Everything Matt does is designed to catalyze growth in others. © 2021 Winnipeg Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. "We're disappointed in not being able to play this weekend," Team Dunstone said in a Twitter post late Friday night. “Hopefully we give hope to the little guys,” said Loreth, whose team made its seventh provincial championship appearance and made the playoffs for the first time. Another awesome sight this weekend – a Quebec curler who I shall not name, whammed a broom after missing a shot, and shattered the shaft. Things hit a boiling point with the last-minute postponement of a men's tour event this weekend in Regina. “It’s still our first year as a team so obviously lots to grow from this,” Dunstone said. We're not even coming close or touching the other team. That's what's frustrating for us.". With the Olympic Trials just over a year away, the foursome is determined to build up for it with quality training and competition. cancels curling playdowns; Matt Dunstone, Sherry Anderson to play at nationals . Matt Dunstone walked off the ice and immediately slammed his broom, the frustration clearly visible on his face and in his actions. “They worked their butts off and they are all good buddies of mine and they are all just great shooters.”. Matthew "Matt" Dunstone (born June 25, 1995) is a Canadian curler from Kamloops, British Columbia. To submit a letter: “If you come out here and play really well, you can go on a bit of a run. Team Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone flips his broom in frustration following a shot as they take on Team Alberta in the playoffs at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday, March 7, 2020. "The decision was reached based on the advice of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Business Response Team and the recent increases in COVID-19 cases," the statement said. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick . BROOMHAHA . “There’s a pretty good chance we’ll go sit in the patch and have one between games. "It seems like no matter what we do, we just find another brick wall to walk into. With limited choices for competition, Team Dunstone spearheaded the creation of a five-team Vaderstad Saskatchewan Super Series event last weekend in Regina, an event that went off without a hitch. Defending champion Matt Dunstone of West Kildonan is into the final at the Canola Junior Curling Championships at the Portage Curling Club. Team Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone flips his broom in frustration following a shot as they take on Team Alberta in the playoffs at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday, March 7, 2020. "We're not too sure on all the logistics but we know if we make the move out to Calgary in the next week or so, that we'll at least be guaranteeing ourselves a tour season up until Christmas," he said. Dunstone beat Cole Peters 7-6 in the 1 vs. 1 page playoff game last night. “We’re realists too. I’ve got to put things in perspective a little bit in that sense and just learn from it because I’m going to play in another 20-25 of these.”. Loreth won twice on Saturday — 6-4 over David Bohn and 6-5 over William Lyburn — to reach the final four. “I do, truly,” Lott said.” I curled with him for four years and I definitely feel bad. We are the only province doing this so it’s just frustrating.". "They're sharing sweat and blood and all that," Moskowy said. The rest of the media all-star team included Carruthers at skip and his third Braeden Moskowy. A little less than a year ago, Curtis Easter joined a revamped curling team expecting to make a dent in the Ontario junior bonspiel circuit. Saskatchewan reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has 511 active cases overall. There’s a big gap between Reid and Mike and everybody else. Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies. When the media picked the all-star team for the Viterra Championship, McEwen’s front end of lead Denni Neufeld and second Matt Wozniak were front and centre. Born: Matthew Dunstone June 25, 1995 (age 25) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. "Every time we turn around there's a new rule that comes out of thin air being thrown at us with no real rhyme or reason," Moskowy said. We encountered an issue signing you up. “To come out and play like I did today is absolutely pathetic,” Dunstone said. The Kamloops couple is awaiting word from Curling Canada on whether it will be granted a berth to . (Photo, CCA/Michael Burns Photography/Mark O’Neill) It was Manitoba’s first gold medal since 2002, when Winnipeg’s David Hamblin claimed the Canadian title at Summerside, P.E.I., and the seventh Canadian junior men’s title won by a Manitoba team. On the subject of Pebble People, nice to see local lad Matt Dunstone nail down his first Grand Slam of Curling title, winning the Masters in North Bay last weekend. As a team, we have not made any decisions on how best to move forward this season as we consider different options.". Several more slams could be heard from the locker room as the 21-year-old skip tried to work out his anger over getting prematurely eliminated from the provincial men’s curling championship at Stride Place. A total of 24 teams were entered in this weekend's bonspiel at the Highland Curling Club. As for Lott, Doering and Gordon, they made it to the final four here for the second straight year, with Gunnlaugson clearly fitting in nicely. Wozniak, who planned to take a year off after his long run with Team Mike McEwen ended last season, has played twice for Team Reid Carruthers and once for Team Matt Dunstone this season. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. With six sheets at the facility, a maximum of 48 players would be in the rink at one time. A selection of letters to the editor are published daily. That’s the way the game goes, there’s a winner and a loser.”. A former product manager and evolutionary workplace coach, Matt is obsessed with creating a more human-focused future of work. Read more about cookies here. Matt Dunstone delivered the curling shot of the year, and the year just started, with this ridiculous runback triple takeout to score two points for the 5-4 … Matt Dunstone; Curler. Dunstone beat Cole Peters 7-6 in the 1 vs. 1 page playoff game last night. Dunstone lost 5-3 to Jason Gunnlaugson in a B-side game Friday afternoon, just a few hours after he was smoked 7-2 by Mike McEwen on the A-side. Matt has 4 jobs listed on their profile. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2020. That should be the rule. McEwen did not once need a full 10 ends to win and played only 38 of a possible 50 ends. It wasn't clear whether the fact that 96 curlers were set to participate over the weekend was a factor in the decision. The Western Hockey League is set to begin Jan. 8. The third seed in this event, Dunstone had high hopes after making it to the final in Selkirk a year ago. It’s perhaps the most ornery of the habits but at least it demonstrates your footing in the societal structure. Vice-skip Braeden Moskowy said they explored all possible options for playing in Saskatchewan but that a move west - potentially to Alberta - was likely. Feeling hamstrung due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions that limit their ability to compete, the members of Team Matt Dunstone are considering moving out of Saskatchewan to try to salvage their Did this work? There are no surprise teams in this year’s eight-team championship pool. "We appreciate the understanding and co-operation of organizers, clubs and athletes who continue to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It wasn't clear whether a relocation would affect Team Dunstone's ability to defend its provincial title at the Feb. 3-7 SaskTel Tankard in Estevan, Sask. Afficher les profils des personnes qui s’appellent Matthew Dunstone. Please try again, 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Mayfield Curling Club. "But we are 100% committed to Saskatchewan, the public and our sport's safety. In a final four that also featured world class teams skipped by Mike McEwen and Reid Carruthers and up-and-comer Jason Gunnlaugson, Loreth represents the everyman curler, the little guy if you will. Team Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone flips his broom in frustration following a shot as they take on Team Alberta in the playoffs at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Clubs and teams have been following return-to-play guidelines from Curling Canada while respecting any provincial/territorial or local restrictions. After another internal mid season shake up they decided to have Dunstone chucking last brick. We also got to see Matt Dunstone up close kicking our ass. The front end was lights out all week as McEwen won five straight games to qualify for the championship round by a combined score of 35-12. They call themselves “Team Dad,” owing to the fact they have nine children between them and spend much of their time on kid-related activities. “It’s not just the shooting of my front end, but those guys are big and powerful,” McEwen said. • fill out the form on this page, or "A lot of people are left scratching their heads at this one," Dunstone added. It has become an untenable situation for the seventh-ranked Dunstone side, which won bronze at last season's Tim Hortons Brier. cancels curling playdowns; Matt Dunstone, Sherry Anderson to play at nationals The team played in the last two provincial finals, … Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone recently brought home a bronze medal from the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships, but the young phenom’s career started out with a trip to the hospital. Get news and notes from the local amateur sports scene in your inbox. Posted: 1:50 PM CDT Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Last Modified: 9:43 PM CDT Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick We apologize, but this video has failed to load. “As you can tell by our figures, we don’t do a lot of training,” Loreth said. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. We’re just not prepared as a team to make that big sacrifice to get there.”. We all have the same expectations of each other and nobody’s mad if the other guy doesn’t practise. Kirk Muyres and Matt Dunstone used to be teammates, then became provincial rivals and now are teammates once again, Kirk Muyres and Matt Dunstone will participate in a team soon for the upcoming season. We don’t put too much time into the game but it’s something we love.”. . Reid and Mike are professionals so we know who is probably going to win this thing. Cole Peters holds the broom while Matt Dunstone looks on during the 1 vs. 1 page playoff game last night at the Portage Curling Club. At this point, it looks like a move to Calgary is probably the only way to go about this. On Friday, those three players were playing with Gunnlaugson, and they were the ones that knocked Dunstone out. Mini-leagues can be comprised of multiple teams, but no more than 50 individuals. Matt Dunstone Teams. Pages Liked by Page. Dunstone, 20, was only four years old when he first stepped on to a curling rink, and it wasn’t long before a broom hit him in the face. Team Dunstone was magical in North Bay that last week of October. Third Braeden Moskowy and … Manitoba’s Jason Gunnlaugson was last at 5-4.
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