Saturday, February 26, 2011

Defending champions versus the rookies for N. Ontario title

Defending champions Team Ficek of Kenora/Dryden went undefeated during round robin play and by rule will have two opportunities to add a third consecutive Northern Ontario title when they face Sudbury rookies Team Daniel in the final of the Shoppers Home Health Care NOCA Wheelchair Provincial Championships at the Fort William CC on Sunday Feb 27.

Ficek posted their third round robin win, over Sonego 11-4, on the strength of consecutive 4s either side of the break. Steve Daniel's Sudbury team beat home side Levesque 10-9. They opened with a 4 but gave up 3 in the 8th and needed a single in the extra end to force a series of tie-breaks to decide who played Fiek in the final.

In the first  tie-break game Daniel again went to an extra end against Sonego, this time stealing 2 to win 8-6. Daniel then played Levesque for the second time today, taking a 7-1 lead into the break. Levesque took two in the 5th end and stole 3 more to pull within one with an end to go, but Daniel claimed his place in the final with a single point in the 8th and an 8-6 win.

Game 1 of the final starts 10.30AM local time, and Ficek will clam the title if his team wins. If they lose, there will be a rematch at 2.30PM with the winner of that game going on to Edmonton Nationals in March.

Line scores are HERE. Despite detailed instructions I haven't been able to find the UStream video coverage from the club. Your luck may be better than mine. Check the Fort William CC website for details.

An event poster, team rosters, schedule and information is available HERE

3 comments:

Michael Alberg said...

If you click on the recommended live shows you will find the competition and then be able to watch it.

I'll try adding the link but not sure if it will work.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dominion-northern-ontario-mens-curling-championship-2011

Michael Alberg said...

Ficek beat Daniel 5 - 4. Daniel with two counting in the house and hammer in last end came up short. Great game to watch.

Carl Rennick said...

Congratulations Wayne. Have a good Spiel in Edmonton. We'll be watching.

Carl Rennick
Coach
Team Bradford