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#BetweenTheSheets: Happy Thanksgiving Canada

Lets give thanks...for a packed curling weekend

If you are Canadian, live in Canada or are visiting Canada this weekend, you are in for a long weekend of giving thanks.

Canadians spend the second weekend of October celebrating Thanksgiving.

Unlike our neighbours to the south who celebrate the holiday in November and on a Thursday, Canadians celebrate in October and on a Monday.

And this year, curling fans have LOTS to be thankful for.

Are you ready for a full slate of curling action?

We have tour events happening from the West coast to the East coast.

We even have a tour event in Europe.

Plus we kick off the first world championship event of the season.

Rockheads, we will have stuffing on our plates and in our (curling) houses this weekend.

No time to waste, lets slide into the action with our #TwineTimePreviews and #TwineTimePredictions.

Power Rankings - W11

#BetweenTheSheets: Power Rankings - Week 11

The Sweep 16 + Tour Challenge shake up the mountain

The Power Rankings are back!

After taking last week off in preparation for the start of the season-opening #gsoc of the season, mountain viewings are now open once again.

And there is A LOT of curling for the Power Rankings to consider this week.

We saw Team McEwen and Team Homan dominate the #Sweep16 competition in winning the PointsBet Invitational.

This past weekend, Team Einarson silenced critics with their Tour Challenge win while Team Mouat showed up to remind everyone why they should be considered the #1 team in the world.

What will the mountain do with #TeamUpset results too?

We see you Team McDonald (Sweep 16 Final Four appearance) and Team Skrlik (Sweep 16 Finalist).

The mountain also had watchful eyes on the Tour Challenge Tier II 👀👀

How did these results shake up the Power Rankings Top 10?

Lets go climbing and find out...

Tour Challenge Preview

#BetweenTheSheets: Tour Challenge Preview

Bracket Mania continues in PEI

 As one Bracket Mania event ends, another begins.

The #Sweep16 is a mere days entered into the record book and we are already watching another major curling event.

Oh how this schedule can be both fun and cruel at the same time.

And those teams who competed in Alberta at the PointsBet Invitational before flying across Canada to compete at the Tour Challenge in PEI...You are true rock stars. At least they are racking up those travel points, right?

Notice the statement above using the word "watching" for the #gsoc?

We are FINALLY able to WATCH Grand Slam of Curling action when the event actually starts.

What a concept!!

ALL games for ALL draws are now available for Live Streaming HERE.

Not all sheets will have commentary however but you can still watch your favourite teams compete and enjoy the sights and sounds of the arena.

New #GSOC logo. Live streaming. Triple knockout format.

What's next for the new-look Grand Slam of Curling?

We see you The Curling Group...and we await what "surprises" you have for us next.

#Sweep16 Preview

#BetweenTheSheets: The #Sweep16 Preview

At the PointsBet Invitational, is it all about the numbers?

The March Madness on Ice is back for its 3rd year.

The PointsBet Invitational will hit the ice in Calgary this week as top teams from Canada chase bracket challenge glory.

But it is not just about bragging rights this week. We are talking about money, honey!

All teams who qualify for a spot in the bracket receive $5,000. As you keep winning on the ice, so does your team bank account.

Here is the payout breakdown:

Sweep 16 Win - $3,000

Elite 8 Win - $6,000

Final 4 Win - $12,000

Championship Win - $24,000

And yes, these amount are equal payouts for both the men's and women's brackets. We are talking about financial equality here too folks!

16 men's and women's teams from across Canada. Single elimination. Big money up for grabs. How do we break it down?

Don't worry rockheads, #TwineTime has you covered.

Power Rankings W9

#BetweenTheSheets: Power Rankings - Week 9

Welcome to the Swiss Alps

What a wild weekend of curling action.

The results really showcased how global of a sport curling can be.

We saw Asian teams continue to dominate.

We saw Canadian teams capitalize on home ice advantage.

We even saw a #TeamUpset championship win.

We saw American teams making moves.

And the #1 mixed doubles team silenced any doubters with their performance in Calgary.

Overall, there were 7 different nations picking up tour titles this weekend. And 8 nations were represented in championship finals.

But, as the blog projected in last week's Power Rankings post, Switzerland has seized the day.

We may need to rename the Power Rankings the Swiss Alps as Swiss teams have moved to the top of the mountain and now occupy the #1 spots.

How did the weekend results shake up the mountain?

And where do some Canadian teams stand heading into this week's PointsBet Invitational?