Quebec's Laurie St-Georges delivered a stunning upset victory over four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson, setting off a three-way tie atop Pool B at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. St-Georges' team stole crucial ends and showcased resilience, while other teams like Nova Scotia's Christina Black and Ontario's Danielle Inglis also made strong statements in the pool.
Quebec's Laurie St-Georges continued her impressive run at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, defeating four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson 9-6 on Monday. This victory created a three-way tie for first in Pool B in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The win also put St-Georges' team in a strong position to advance to the playoff round. St-Georges' team stole single points in the fourth, fifth, and 10th ends, but they truly gained momentum with a crucial raise hit to score two in the sixth end.
The 27-year-old skip, now in her fifth consecutive year leading Quebec at the Hearts, acknowledged she still feels like a rookie. Despite running low on allotted time for the second straight game, she showed resilience and composure against a seasoned opponent like Einarson.While St-Georges led the charge for Quebec, other teams were also making their mark. Nova Scotia's Christina Black and Ontario's Danielle Inglis joined Quebec at 3-1 in Pool B after impressive victories. Black defeated Brooke Godsland of Newfoundland and Labrador 11-4, while Inglis edged out Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes 8-6. Both Black and Inglis emphasized the importance of building a strong foundation and working together as a team. The top three teams from each pool of nine will advance to a round of six, where the four Page playoff teams will emerge. Sunday's winner will represent Canada at the world championship in Uijeongbu, South Korea, from March 15-23 and win $100,000 in prize money.
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