With Olympic berths on the line, intensity runs high at curling trials
SASKATOON — Vice-skip Darren Moulding has played in Olympic qualifiers, Grand Slams, top tour events as well as national and world championships for Brendan Bottcher’s Edmonton-based team.
When it comes to intensity, he says nothing quite compares to the Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials.
“The camaraderie between the curlers goes away a little bit,” he said. “It’s probably the most competitive event I’ve ever played in.”
Bottcher’s rink is one of nine men’s teams entered in the 2021 trials starting Saturday at the SaskTel Centre. A nine-team women’s event is also on tap as the country’s top curlers square off with berths in the Beijing Games on the line.