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Saskatchewan eliminated from playoffs at the Brier

Mar 9, 2011 | 6:17 PM

Saskatchewan has been eliminated from playoff contention at the Tim Hortons Brier.

The team dropped a 7-6 decision to Manitoba in an extra end Wednesday afternoon, dropping Saskatchewan's record to 4-5.

All of the teams with five or more losses have been eliminated.

With the win, Manitoba moves into a first place tie with Alberta at 7-1. Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador are next at 7-2. Northern Ontario is the only team left in playoff contention, sitting at 4-4.