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The last time Jason Gunnlaugson qualified for the Olympic Curling Trials, the Manitoba skip was just happy to be there, getting a chance to compete against the…
REGINA -- If you’ve ever been to a curling event, chances are you’ve seen Hans Madsen. 'Curling’s Bearded Fan' has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Madsen, a Yorkton resident, was a fixture at curling events across Canada, known for his colourful wigs and beards dyed to match. He was curling’s superfan. "The curling community is hurting with the loss of Hans," Ashley Howard, executive director of CurlSask, said. "Everyone has a story, everyone has run into him at an event and he’s left an incredible legacy." Madsen was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, but it didn’t ...
Memories of a four-month event parade
The three-month curling journey inside the Calgary bubble has finally crossed the finish line. Starting in mid-February, Curling Canada, the World Curling Federation, and the Grand Slam of Curling successfully hosted seven events at WinSport's Markin MacPhail Centre as dozens of the best rinks on the planet competed in a fanless environment all while following strict protocols in order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were some hiccups along the way, but the events took place, curlers were crowned champions and granite memories were made for a lifetime. This unprecede...