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The New Year kicks off with a January curling event. The Co-Op Canadian Open promises to be an exhilarating event.
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HOW TO WATCH THE CO-OP CANADIAN OPEN
For those unable to attend, broadcast coverage starts on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET / Noon MT on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada), and gsoclive.com (international). Tickets are available at the Servus Arena box office and online at reddeergsoc.goigniter.com.
The Grand Slam of Curling returns after the holiday break with the Co-op Canadian Open scheduled from Tuesday to Sunday at Servus Arena.
Broadcast coverage kicks off on Thursday through Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ (Canada) and gsoclive.com (international).
Here’s a breakdown of event details and notable narratives.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
The Co-op Canadian Open marks the fourth Grand Slam of Curling tournament this season, featuring 16 top men’s and women’s teams worldwide, competing for a $400,000 total purse evenly split between both divisions.
Teams were invited based on the WCF’s world team rankings as of Dec. 18, with one spot reserved for each division as a promotion for the HearingLife Tour Challenge Tier 2 winners. Selena Sturmay’s Edmonton-based team replaced Stefania Constantini for medical reasons.
Teams will play four round-robin games, with the top eight in both divisions advancing to Saturday’s quarterfinals. A tiebreaker draw may be played Saturday morning if needed, and the semifinals and finals are scheduled for Sunday.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CO-OP CANADIAN OPEN
The Co-op Canadian Open, one of the four charter events, is also the season’s third major. Originating in 2001, it started as a men’s invitational, with Wayne Middaugh securing the inaugural title.
Calgary’s Team Kevin Koe climbed to a 2-0 record in the Co-op Canadian Open with a 6-4 victory over Winnipeg’s Team Matt Dunstone during Draw 8.
(@JonathanBrazeau) https://t.co/LILmILNvnc
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 18, 2024
Kevin Martin holds the record for most championships won by a skip with five.
The women’s division was added in 2014, with Eve Muirhead as the first champion. Brendan Bottcher and Satsuki Fujisawa are the defending champions.
TEAM RETORNAZ
Joël Retornaz’s Italian rink is on fire, winning three consecutive Grand Slam titles this season. Retornaz aims to be the first to win four consecutive titles in a single season.
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TEAM HOMAN
Rachel Homan continues her winning streak, securing her 14th Grand Slam of Curling women’s title at the WFG Masters. Her Ottawa-based club has reached five finals and won four titles in six tournaments this season.
.@TeamHoman improved to a 2-1 record in the @CoopCRS Canadian Open after scoring four in the eighth end to defeat Team Wranå 7-3 Thursday. #curling #GSOC 🥌 https://t.co/BIH6BAQCs6
— Grand Slam of Curling (@grandslamcurl) January 19, 2024
MORE TEAMS CHASING HISTORY
Bruce Mouat, Kerri Einarson, and Jennifer Jones are a Canadian Open title away from completing a career Grand Slam, a feat achieved by only a select few in curling history.
MEN’S DIVISION STORYLINES
Ross Whyte’s Scottish team, the defending champion Bottcher, and Team Carruthers bring intriguing storylines to the men’s division.
WOMEN’S DIVISION STORYLINES
Silvana Tirinzoni, Chelsea Carey subbing for Kate Cameron’s team, and Jocelyn Peterman’s homecoming are notable storylines in the women’s division.
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