Gushue Dominates in Final Brier Appearance, Newfoundland Teams Split Results

St. John’s, NL – Brad Gushue launched his farewell Montana’s Brier with a commanding 10-2 win over Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard Friday night, electrifying a hometown crowd at the Mary Brown’s Centre. The victory marks the opening game of what will be Gushue’s last appearance at the Canadian men’s curling championship.

Hometown Hero Receives Standing Ovation

The atmosphere was charged as Gushue and his team were welcomed home. The crowd rose to their feet for over a minute, displaying signs, rattling cowbells, and roaring their support for the famed Newfoundland skip. I actually got a little teary-eyed there when it kept going. So that was pretty special to notice that and feel it and hear it, said Gushue. Definitely got the jitters going, but even in the practice, when we had to draw the button, to be honest, I haven’t had the shakes quite the way I had them in practice there in a long time.”

Mixed Results for Newfoundland Teams

Even as Gushue’s team secured a decisive victory, Nathan Young’s team experienced a different outcome, falling 7-3 to Quebec. Both Newfoundland teams will return to the ice today for further action.

Today’s Schedule

Gushue will face Ontario in the 2:30 draw, while Young will compete against Prince Edward Island. Both games will be played at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

“It’s going to be hard to top 2017,” Gushue told TSN’s Bob Weeks in a recent interview, reflecting on his first Brier Tankard win in St. John’s.

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Key Takeaways

• Brad Gushue began his final Brier with a 10-2 victory.
• Nathan Young’s team suffered a 7-3 loss to Quebec.
• The 2026 Montana’s Brier is taking place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Brier continues to captivate curling fans across the nation as Brad Gushue embarks on his final journey at the championship. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage.