Winnipeg's McEwen locks up playoff berth at Canadian Open. MORE:
McEwen stole single points in the eighth end and the extra end to secure the victory at the Grand Slam of Curling's lone triple-knockout competition.In other action Friday, Toronto's John Epping also qualified for the playoffs with a 6-5 win over Regina's Matt Dunstone.
Defending champion Brendan Bottcher of Edmonton was eliminated after a 6-2 loss to Bruce Mouat of Scotland. Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, Ont. and Yannick Schwaller of Switzerland stayed in the playoff hunt with victories. McEwen and Epping join Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste Marie, Ont., Brad Gushue of St. John's, N.L., and American Korey Dropkin in the playoffs.
On the women's side, Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., American Tabitha Paterson and Russian Alina Kovaleva have secured playoff berths.The quarterfinals and semifinals are Saturday with the finals on Sunday.
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