By Canadian Press

Homan beats Silvernagle 9-7 in semifinal, will play Carey in Scotties final

Feb 24, 2019 | 1:01 PM

SYDNEY, N.S. — Ontario’s Rachel Homan defeated Saskatchewan’s Robyn Silvernagle 9-7 in Sunday’s semifinal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Homan advanced to the evening final against Alberta’s Chelsea Carey at Centre 200.

Homan broke open a tight game with four points in the sixth end. Saskatchewan third Stefanie Lawton had a hog-line violation and Ontario loaded stones in the four-foot ring.

Silvernagle was a little wide with a raise attempt and Homan followed with a draw for the lead.

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Saskatchewan cut into the deficit with three points in the seventh end. Silvernagle struggled with draw weight in the game and was light in the eighth end to allow Homan to score a deuce. 

The Ottawa skip had an open draw in the 10th end for the victory.

Homan is a three-time Scotties champion and has reached the playoffs in all six of her appearances. Silvernagle was making her debut at the national women’s curling championship.

Carey earned direct entry into the final with a win over Silvernagle in the 1-2 Page Playoff game on Saturday. Homan reached the semifinal with a 3-4 Page Playoff victory over Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville.

Competition started over a week ago with 16 teams entered in the main draw. Eight teams were cut after the preliminary round and four more were trimmed Friday night after the championship round.

The Scotties winner will represent Canada at the March 16-24 women’s world championship in Silkeborg, Denmark.

The Canadian men’s curling championship — the Tim Hortons Brier — is set for March 1-10 in Brandon, Man.

Notes: Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in attendance for the second straight day. … Photographer Andrew Klaver was named the winner of the TSN Paul McLean Award. The annual honour is presented to a media member who has made a significant contribution to the sport.

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Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press