By Canadian Press

Canada downs Australia to qualify for playoffs at mixed curling worlds

Apr 25, 2024 | 9:33 AM

ÖSTERSUND, Sweden — Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott scored an 11-4 win over Australia on Thursday, securing their spot in the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship.

The husband-and-wife team from Gimli, Man., opened with a deuce and then stole a single in the second end to take an early 3-0 lead over the Aussie duo of Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill.

Leading 5-4 after five ends, Canada clinched the victory with three in the sixth end and a steal of three more in the seventh.

With the victory, Canada (7-1) locked into second place in Group B behind host Sweden, which improved to 8-0 following a 7-4 win over Czechia in Thursday’s morning draw. Sweden holds the tiebreaker after defeating Canada on Tuesday.

Canada was scheduled to finish preliminary play against the United States later Thursday. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 25, 2024.

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