Scott Comes Through in Worlds

Hello. Congrats to Kelly Scott and Team Canada for winning at the world championships Sunday in Japan.
It's been quite a ride for this team the last two years. 2 Canadian Titles, a gold and bronze at worlds, and a runer-up in the Olympic Trails. They are the early favourites to win at the 2009 Olympic Trials.
I think they could be the next dominant Canadian ladies team. While there are some good ones, this team seems to have it all. Scott has to be the nicest skip on the planet. I can't imagine anyone being upset playing with her. Schraeder is the complete package. She can throw it all. Simmons and Carter are a super front end. Their coach, Gerry Richard, Schraeder's dad, is a champion in his own right.
So what can derail a team like this? It's hard to say. Look at Randy Ferbey, or Kevin Martin, or Colleen Jones. Their days of going to a Canadian championship as the overwhelming favourite are over, even though it could be argued they should be just as good as before. Little things on and off the ice can cause that edge to disappear.
Congrats on a great season ladies!

Regards,
Steve