No Repeat: Sochi champs Team Jacobs eliminated from playoff contention at Trials
OTTAWA — The reigning Olympic men’s curling champions were perfect at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings the last time around.
The 2017 Trials were far less kind to Brad Jacobs and his team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Chances of a repeat appearance at the Winter Games were dashed Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Jacobs essentially sealed his fate when he dropped a 9-5 decision to Reid Carruthers in the morning.
Formal elimination from playoff contention came in the evening when Brad Gushue beat Steve Laycock 8-5.