Canada’s Dunstone Secures Playoff Berth at World Men’s Curling Championship
Canada’s Team Dunstone has advanced to the playoff qualification round at the 2026 LGT World Men’s Curling Championship in Ogden, Utah, following a strong performance in the round robin. The team, representing Winnipeg, finished with a 10-2 record, tying with Sweden and Scotland atop the preliminary standings.
Dominant Round Robin Performance
Team Dunstone concluded round-robin play with a pair of victories on Thursday, defeating Germany 9-2 and Norway 7-5. This capped an impressive eight-game winning streak. While a top-two finish and a direct berth to the semifinals proved just out of reach, Canada secured a favorable position in the playoff bracket.
Playoff Qualification Round
Canada will face Italy (8-4) in the qualification round on Friday morning. A win will propel them into the semifinals on Friday evening. Sweden and Scotland have already earned direct entry into the semifinals.
Key Players
Team Dunstone consists of skip Matt Dunstone, vice-skip Colton Lott, second E.J. Harnden, lead Ryan Harnden, alternate Geoff Walker, team coach Caleb Flaxey, and national coach Jeff Stoughton.
Looking Ahead
The bronze- and gold-medal games are scheduled to take place on Saturday. Team Dunstone aims to continue their strong performance and contend for a medal at the championship.
Recent Results
- April 2, 2026: Canada vs. Germany – 9-2 (Canada)
- April 2, 2026: Canada vs. Norway – 7-5 (Canada)
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