Though we were able to watch all four games at the same time, USA and Ireland was the match-up we were all most interested in. Wouldn’t you know, they wound up tied at the 10th end. When the teams went into the 11th overtime end, USA had the hammer, which means the advantage of throwing the last rock. They deftly used this to their advantage, winning the end, and the game.
Currently USA is in 2nd place, right behind Scotland.
What’s even better is that BOTH my sons enjoyed it as well. The 17-year old had complained quite vigorously all the way leading up to the 4:00 start time, but when it was all said and done, he was the last one who wanted to leave. He, and the rest of us, had a great time.
UPDATE: USA has slipped to fourth, 7W, 4L out of 11 draws. Scotland is in first place, 9W and 2L, Canada and Norway rest at second and third, 8W, 3L and 7W, 4L, respectively.
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Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
actually sounds more interesting than an episode of 24.
seriously!
2 - Mitch
Good posting. Could almost hear the cowbells. And you gotta love the word 'doppelganger.'
3 - DrawtheButton
Great to hear you enjoyed the game I absolutely love. I hope more and more American's can get some exposure to the game, I think it sells itself. I hope you will go out and try it. Maybe you'll get as hooked as I am. If you have time, try coming to Hamilton to see the Brier next year!
I'm actually sitting here considering the 7 hour drive down South to Lowell to see the final that starts in 12 hours.
Have a great summer, and consider curling when the leaves start to change colour. It's a sport that you can play from 6 to 106!
4 - Gerry Geurts
Thanks for your great blog Mary! This kind of excitement by someone new to the sport is very refreshing. I just got home from Lowell about an hour ago, after the 9 hour drive home.
The crowd on the Friday night was quite special, one of the best crowds I've ever seen at a curling event. The generally Americans crowd filled with many newbies brings a new level of excitement to the game which generally seems to be missing in Canada.
5 - Mary K. Williams
Thank you 'Draw' and Gerry -
Amazing to hear that you either traveled such a distance by car, or at least considered such a journey for this event.
At the very least, its a nice tourism boost for our area - and at the most, we all get to learn more about the sport and the fans.
I don't know if I'd actually do this myself, as has been suggested here - but then again - I did take up karate at age 40. Who knows?
6 - Mary K. Williams
UPDATE:
Final draw today at 12:30(EST)
Scotland vs. Canada
7 - Matthew T. Sussman
I missed most of the game, but good for Scotland. They had a lot of close calls in the past year.
8 - Mat Brewster
Sorry I'm way late on this Mary K, but that was great. Cowbells! God bless 'em.