Calvert Defeats McDonald 8-5 to Set Up Decisive Curling Match

Braden Calvert secured an 8-5 victory over Jordon McDonald in the second match of the best-of-three men’s final at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials on October 25, 2025. This win forces a decisive third match, scheduled for Sunday, in Wolfville.

Calvert’s performance was marked by crucial steals in the eighth end, where he took two points, followed by another point in the ninth end. This turnaround follows McDonald’s earlier victory in the series opener, where he triumphed 10-5 on Friday night. The two Winnipeg skips now prepare for what promises to be an intense final showdown.

In the women’s competition, Selena Sturmay from Edmonton opened the final with an 8-5 win against Kayla MacMillan of Victoria. The second match was scheduled for Saturday evening, and if necessary, a decisive game will take place on Sunday. The winners of both the men’s and women’s pre-trials will advance to the Montana’s Olympic Curling Trials, set to occur next month in Halifax.

The excitement surrounding these matches highlights the competitive spirit of curling in Canada, as athletes strive for an opportunity to represent their country on the Olympic stage. Fans eagerly await the outcomes, as the stakes continue to rise in this thrilling tournament.