Before we get ready for the latest edition — at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton, Sask. — JonathanBrazeau takes a look at some of the top moments in the history of the Meridian Canadian Open.
it would be called “The One with Triple Knockout” although there’s so much more to the event than its unique format.
The major tournament has been a cornerstone in the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling as one of the four charter events in the elite series. Before we get ready for the latest edition — starting Tuesday night at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton, Sask. — let’s take a look at some of the top moments in the history of the Meridian Canadian Open:Let’s begin with the one that started it all in December 2001. The inaugural Canadian Open kickstarted the Grand Slam era in Wainwright, Alta., as the first leg of the all-new series.
McEwen’s successful title defence in Kingston, Ont., came with a twist. It was the first GSOC event played with theas the series opted to give the rule a test run. No problem for McEwen, who ran right through the tournament again posting another perfect 8-0 record en route to the title. This time McEwen upended Winnipeg rival Jeff Stoughton 5-2 in the final. The GSOC continued to experiment with the five-rock rule until making it official for all events in 2014.
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