Curling stones. (Photo by © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Denikin) Curling stones. (Photo by © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Denikin)
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Port Elgin Super Spiel returns

The Port Elgin Super Spiel is back this year after missing last year due to COVID 19. 16 teams are competing for $13,000 in prize money.

Play got underway at 9 am Friday with additional draws at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Play resumes tomorrow with the playoffs on Sunday.

The field includes 4 of the top 10 ranked teams in Ontario, a team from Quebec, a team from New Brunswick as well as a few local area teams.

Early favourites with wins in the first game include Team Kean (Ingersol), Team Ferris (Gimsby), Team Lawes (Collingwood) and Team Ainsley (Toronto)

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Scoreboard, June 25

Canada's late rally came up just short as they fell 2-1 to Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup Wednesday. The Canadians finish second in Group B to advance to the knockout stage for the very first time.