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Kurtis Goller
Kurtis Goller (born March 7, 1997) is a Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta. Career In 2015, Goller represented Alberta at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, playing second for the Owen Goerzen rink. The team went 2–3 through the round robin before losing to Prince Edward Island in a tiebreaker, eliminating them from contention. Goller won the Alberta Junior Curling Championships in 2017 with his team of Colton Goller at skip, Tyler Lautner at third and Nicholas Rabl at lead. This qualified the team to represent Alberta at the 2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, held January 21–29 in Esquimalt, British Columbia. After going 4–2 through the round robin, the team went 2–5 in the championship pool, finishing the event in seventh place. After taking the next season off, Goller joined the Jeremy Harty rink at lead for the 2018–19 season. During their first season together, Team Harty won their first World Curling Tour event at the McKee Homes Fall Curling Clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High River
High River is a town within the Calgary Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. It is approximately south of Calgary, at the junction of Alberta Highways 2 and 23. High River had a population of 14,324 in 2021. History The community takes its name from the Highwood River, which flows through the town. The area was originally inhabited largely by the Blackfoot First Nation, who called the site ''Ispitzee'' (or the "place of high trees along running water"). By 1870, after the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police and after Treaty Number 7 had been signed in 1877, settlers began arriving into the region.High River Downtown ARP Final Draft, O2 Planning + Design, page 25, Nov. 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2015 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Curling Tour
The World Curling Tour (WCT) is a group of curling bonspiels featuring the best male, female, and mixed doubles curlers in the world. History The World Curling Tour was founded by former World Champion Ed Lukowich, with later assistance from John Kawaja. The World Curling Tour commenced in 1992, with men's events only at first. It replaced the "Canadian Curling Tour" held the previous season. The first season consisted of 48 events (with only one outside Canada), and was sponsored by Seagram's distillery. Teams earned points in every event with the top 30 qualifying for the season ending " V.O. Cup", today known as the Players' Championship. Its first president and CEO was Lukowich. The first two events were held on the first weekend of October 1992, the Red Carpet Classic in Regina, Saskatchewan and a qualifier for the Coca-Cola Classic in Winnipeg. In 2001, the WCT introduced a series of Grand Slam events for men which was later followed in 2006 by Grand Slam events for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ATB Okotoks Classic
The ATB Okotoks Classic is an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, held at the Okotoks Curling Club in Okotoks, Alberta Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Ter .... It has been held since 2020. The event is sponsored by ATB Financial, a financial institution in Alberta. The 2022 event was the first leg in the "Players Tour presented by Curling Live". Past champions References {{Reflist 2020 establishments in Alberta Okotoks Curling competitions in Alberta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brendan Bottcher
Brendan Michael Bottcher (born December 19, 1991) is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Bottcher is a three-time provincial men's champion, and was the skip of the 2021 Canadian men's championship team, having led Alberta to victory at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier. Born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Bottcher enjoyed a successful junior career winning the 2012 Canadian Junior Curling Championships and the 2012 World Junior Curling Championships. He was also the 2010 Alberta junior men's champion and the 2007 Alberta juvenile provincial finalist. Bottcher skips his own team out of the Saville Sports Centre in Edmonton. Career Junior career In the 2009–2010 season, with Brad Thiessen at third, Landon Bucholz at second, Bryce Bucholz at lead, and Bernie Panich as their coach, they had much success winning four junior bonspiels and being a runner-up in another. In the Edmonton Men's Super-League, they posted a .500 record. In a few exhibition games throughout the sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ATB Banff Classic
André Tanneberger (; born 26 February 1973), better known by his stage name ATB, is a German DJ, musician, and producer of trance music. According to the official world DJ rankings governed by '' DJ Magazine'', ATB was ranked No. 11 in 2009 and 2010, and No. 15 in 2011. In 2011, he was ranked as world No. 1 according to "The DJ List". He is best known for his 1998 single " 9 PM (Till I Come)", which was a No. 1 single in the United Kingdom. The song's hook would later be reworked into " Don't Stop!" in 1999 for his debut album, '' Movin' Melodies'', becoming a hit in its own right. Musical career Tanneberger started his music career with the dance music group Sequential One. In February 1993, Sequential One released their debut single "Let Me Hear You", followed by "Dance"/"Raving". Singles brought them small financial benefits; André gained the opportunity to organize a mini-studio. In 1994 the band added three new members: Ulrich Poppelbaum, Woody van Eyden and vocalist Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Curling Season
The 2020–21 curling season began in August 2020 and ended in May 2021. ''Note: In events with two genders, the men's tournament winners will be listed before the women's tournament winners.'' World Curling Federation events Source: Championships Qualification events Curling Canada events Source: Championships Provincial and territorial playdowns Other events National championships Czech Republic Estonia Finland Hungary Latvia Japan New Zealand Norway Russia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland United States World Curling Tour Teams :''See: List of teams on the 2020–21 World Curling Tour'' ''Grand Slam events in bold.'' ''Note: More events may be posted as time progresses.'' Men's events Source: Women's events Source: Mixed doubles events Source: WCF rankings Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Boston Pizza Cup
The 2020 Alberta Boston Pizza Cup presented by Best Western, the provincial men's curling championship for Alberta, was held from February 5 to 9 at the Westlock Curling Club in Westlock, Alberta. The winning Brendan Bottcher rink represented Alberta at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier in Kingston, Ontario. In an all Saville Community SC final, Brendan Bottcher defeated Karsten Sturmay 7–6 with a draw to the button in the tenth end to win his third provincial title. Qualification Teams The teams are listed as follows: Curling Zone Round Robin Standings ''Final Round Robin Standings''Round Robin Results All draws are listed in Mountain T ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Clean Restoration Curling Classic
The College Clean Restoration Curling Classic is an annual bonspiel on the World Curling Tour. It is held annually in December at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The event has been held annually since 1976. Bernie Sparkes Bernard Leslie Sparkes (born October 15, 1940) is a former world champion curler. Sparkes's first major curling championship success came when he won the 1957 Alberta Schoolboys.. He would later go on to win 4 Alberta (1966, 1967, 1968, 1969) ch ... won the first ever event. Event names *1976–1977: Labatt Curling Classic *1978–1984: Bessborough Curling Classic *1985–1986: Bessborough-Pacific Western Classic *1987–1989: Canadian Airlines-Bessborough Curling Classic *1990: Canadian Airlines Delta Bessborough Classic *1991: Canadian Airlines/Bessborough Curling Classic *1992: Delta Bessborough Cantel Curling Classic *1993–1996: Delta Bessborough SaskTel Classic *1997: Parktown Mens Curling Classic *1998: Molson Saskatoon Classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original 16 WCT Bonspiel
The Original 16 Tour Bonspiel is an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that takes place at the Calgary Curling Club in Calgary, Alberta. The tournament is held in a round robin format. It was also a World Curling Tour The World Curling Tour (WCT) is a group of curling bonspiels featuring the best male, female, and mixed doubles curlers in the world. History The World Curling Tour was founded by former World Champion Ed Lukowich, with later assistance from J ... event from 2012 to 2019. Past champions ''Only skip's name is displayed.'' References {{Reflist External linksCalgary Curling Club website Curling competitions in Calgary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avonair Cash Spiel
The Avonair Cash Spiel is an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that takes place at the Avonair Curling Club in Edmonton, Alberta. The tournament is held in a round robin format. The tournament started in 2013 as part of the World Curling Tour The World Curling Tour (WCT) is a group of curling bonspiels featuring the best male, female, and mixed doubles curlers in the world. History The World Curling Tour was founded by former World Champion Ed Lukowich, with later assistance from J ...'s regional developmental series of events. Past champions Men Women References External linksAvonair Curling Club Home {{World Curling Tour events Former World Curling Tour events Women's World Curling Tour events Curling competitions in Edmonton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 Curling Season
The 2019–20 curling season began in June 2019 and was scheduled to end in May 2020. However, the coronavirus pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identifie ... declared in March 2020 resulted in the cancellation of events and the premature ending of the season. ''Note: In events with two genders, the men's tournament winners will be listed before the women's tournament winners.'' World Curling Federation events Source: Championships Qualification events Curling Canada events Source: Championships Other events Provincial and territorial playdowns National championships Denmark Japan Russia Scotland South Korea Sweden Switzerland United States World Curling Tour Teams :''See: List of teams on the 2019–20 World Curling Tour'' ''Grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Koe
Kevin Koe ( ; born January 11, 1975) is a Canadian curler. Koe is a two-time World champion and four-time Canadian champion. He was the skip of the Canadian men's team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Originally from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, he now resides in Calgary, Alberta and curls out of The Glencoe Club. He learned to curl at the age of six in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Career Junior career After several trips to the territorial junior men's curling championships, Koe finally won in 1994. This earned him the right to skip the Northwest Territories/Yukon team at the 1994 Canadian Junior Curling Championships. He led the team, which consisted of his brother Jamie at third, second Mark Whitehead and lead Kevin Whitehead to an 8–3 round robin record, in a three-way tie for first. This gave them a direct spot into the final against Alberta's Colin Davison, to whom they lost 6–5 amidst a controversy involving a burnt rock. The following year, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
