Big Separation At The Scotties
Hello. The cream has already risen to the top at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. 5 teams have at least a 2 game spread from the remaining 7 teams after only 5 games each. That is almost unbelievable in such a short time. Back by popular demand (alright, no one asked for it) is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts:
The Good
1. Saskatchewan - 5-0, and I think playing better without Joan McCusker. Her TV analysis playing 2nd may have been holding the team down.
2. Canada - Kelly Scott missed one critical shot last night, otherwise may be 5-0. This team can execute. Wouldn't surprise me if they won again
3. Manitoba - After losing their 1st game, Jen Jones and Co are rolling. Will be tough
4. BC - At 4-1, Kelley Law has shown no signs of rust. Big win against New Brunswick after being down 8-2 may spark them
5. Ontario - Looked brutal against Saskatchewan, then came back to dominate last night to get to 4-1
The Bad
1. Alberta - Cheryl Bernard should be better than 2-3 in her home province. Lost the final in 1996. Wrote a book on champions. Maybe a reread is in order!
2. NWT - Unfair to have them here because of what any Territories team has to do. However, it's 3rd year in a row for this team at Scotties, and 2-3 now seen as disappointing
3. Quebec - Unfortunately this team's showing the lack of depth in province
4. Newfoundland - This team went to a tiebreaker last year. Now missing consistently
The Ugly
1. PEI - Hard to believe I watched Suzanne Gaudet roll through 2003 Kitchener field at 10-1. Some major individual and team adjustments needed to improve on 1-4
2. New Brunswick - Made it to a tiebreakerbefore, and now without a win. Losing to BC really hurt
3. Nova Scotia - Former junior champ looks out of place. I thought the jump would be easier, especially after knocking off top NS teams to get here.
Regards,
Steve
The Good
1. Saskatchewan - 5-0, and I think playing better without Joan McCusker. Her TV analysis playing 2nd may have been holding the team down.
2. Canada - Kelly Scott missed one critical shot last night, otherwise may be 5-0. This team can execute. Wouldn't surprise me if they won again
3. Manitoba - After losing their 1st game, Jen Jones and Co are rolling. Will be tough
4. BC - At 4-1, Kelley Law has shown no signs of rust. Big win against New Brunswick after being down 8-2 may spark them
5. Ontario - Looked brutal against Saskatchewan, then came back to dominate last night to get to 4-1
The Bad
1. Alberta - Cheryl Bernard should be better than 2-3 in her home province. Lost the final in 1996. Wrote a book on champions. Maybe a reread is in order!
2. NWT - Unfair to have them here because of what any Territories team has to do. However, it's 3rd year in a row for this team at Scotties, and 2-3 now seen as disappointing
3. Quebec - Unfortunately this team's showing the lack of depth in province
4. Newfoundland - This team went to a tiebreaker last year. Now missing consistently
The Ugly
1. PEI - Hard to believe I watched Suzanne Gaudet roll through 2003 Kitchener field at 10-1. Some major individual and team adjustments needed to improve on 1-4
2. New Brunswick - Made it to a tiebreakerbefore, and now without a win. Losing to BC really hurt
3. Nova Scotia - Former junior champ looks out of place. I thought the jump would be easier, especially after knocking off top NS teams to get here.
Regards,
Steve
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