Silvernagle takes win in first draw at 2019 Meridian Canadian Open

It was a quick paced game, as at times, they were an entire end ahead of those around them. That wasn’t a part of their entire gameplan, but Silvernagle knows it worked in their favour, to an extent.

“Our game didn’t get too complicated, which keeps the (pace) up,” she said. “I am definitely a fast skip. I don’t like to take my time. I’m surprised that our game was really quick.”

The rink was full of Silvernagle fans, including an entire section with school kids from Grades 5 to7. They were loud, cheering on each of SIlvernagle’s shots en route to the victory. Silvernagle knows that was a huge help in their victory, and having the fans on their side is something she didn’t take for granted.

“It’s so great to have the fans out here cheering when you’re making shots and even after the game was over, being so supportive,” she said.

Up next for the team will be American Nina Roth. Roth defeated Kerri Einarson earlier on in the day to set up the matchup, which is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m.

And with that, handshakes in North Battleford! @teamsilvernagle takes it 6-3 over Fleury. Next up… American Nina Roth pic.twitter.com/OngVZLL7mp

— brady lang (@BradyLangCJNB) January 9, 2019

In other draw action, it was a big day for Saskatchewan. Matt Dunstone’s Regina rink made a clutch shot to win it, sneaking in a 5-4 victory over Braden Calvert.

Dunstone will play Brendan Bottcher tonight at 7 p.m.

Switzerland’s Peter De Cruz got past Brad Jacobs by a score of 6-5 in another tight game.

In an international matchup, Eve Muirhead of Scotland cruised to victory over Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 7-2, while Jennifer Jones scored four in the seventh to defeat Isabella Wrana by a score of 8-2.

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by Brady Lang

Silvernagle takes win in first draw at 2019 Meridian Canadian Open

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