St. John’s skip Gushue to lead Canada at Ford world men’s curling championship
EDMONTON — Brad Gushue and his teammates have plenty of experience wearing the Maple Leaf even though they’re set to make their first appearance at the world men’s curling championship.
Gushue and third Mark Nichols won Olympic gold at the Turin Games in 2006, five years after winning a world junior title together. Second Brett Gallant skipped Canada to world junior silver in 2009 and lead Geoff Walker played third on the national team skipped by Charley Thomas that won world junior gold in 2006.
The foursome from St. John’s will be podium favourites when the 2017 world men’s playdowns begin Saturday at the Northlands Coliseum. The Brier champions are joined by coach Jules Owchar, team leader Rick Lang and alternate Tom Sallows.
“Lots of experience within the room,” Gushue said. “I don’t think there’s going to be anything that’s really going to surprise us.”