Can Howard Be Stopped? II

Hello. Congrats to Team Glenn Howard for winning the Ontario Men's Curling Championships.
As it turns out, Howard could not be stopped, but he was slowed down. After winning 9 straight games to open the bonspiel, Howard lost his final game to Mike Harris' team, then lost the 1-2 page game to Peter Corner's squad. Two loses in a row is shocking for this team, and I was wondering if they'd continue their slide.
As it turns out, I was probably the only one who was worrying for my former University of Waterloo golf teammate. Howard played the same two teams again, and this time took care of business in convincing fashion.
Howard now prepares for Winnipeg and the Brier in March. Some of the other provinces also declared their champs as well. Gushue from Newfoundland, Simmons from Saskatchewan and Ursel from BC will also be going, whereas Shawn Adams will not be, as he lost the Nova Scotia final to Team Rafuse.
Can Howard repeat at the Brier? Gushue and the Alberta and Manitoba teams will have something to say about that. However, it seems when Howard's team is firing on all cylinders, their strategy seems to produce the results.
Congrats again Glenn and squad!

Regards,
Steve