Second Game and Opening Ceremony

Our second game was against Nova Scotia on sheet 1. We had 2nd practice and yellow rocks again (an oddity of the schedule: we have 2nd practice and yellow rocks for our games 1-3 and 1st practice and red rocks for games 4-6). The Nova Scotia team did their draw to the button, but the red "Eye on the Hog" lights came on. It stopped in the back 8-foot but didn't count do to the hog line violation. Kevin did our draw, needing to hit paint. Just to make sure, he covered the pin to secure the hammer for the game.

We put the pressure on right away lying 2 guarded in the top 8-foot with the Nova Scotia team trying run backs until the skip's last rock where he tried a wide draw to the 4-foot. He was a few inches light so Greg had a draw for 3, which he made. Good start! We played a solid 2nd end but the Nova Scotia skip made to great shots for a skip's deuce. Our 3rd event was another good one and Greg made a hit a roll for 4 and we played strong defence from there to win 10-5 after 6 ends. It was a good team game with all 4 of us played better than the morning draw. The ice held up better, although there were still a few picks. We're looking forward to Day 2! Follow the scores at The Dominion Curls. There is also a live video feed of sheet 2 as well.

One nice thing about the schedule is that both the men and women from each province play the same opposition province back-to-back, on the same sheet, with the same rocks. This allows for some provincial teamwork where the men and women can discuss the ice and the rocks between draws.

Here's an interview with Greg. Look closely to see the Movember moustache.

We had our fans out in full force on Tuesday. Greg, Curtis and Kevin's parents are all here watching, and Jordan's Mom is coming on Thursday. In addition, Nathan Small (third for Pat Ferris' team who we played in the Ontario final) was in town skiing and watched as well. It's great hearing all the support from back home as well! Anyone who wants to send an email to the team and have it posted at the club can send it to buttons@thedominion.ca and put Team Ontario Men in the subject line.

Last night was the opening ceremonies and the big team photo. Here's a video:

-Jordan