WMDCC2022 Preview

 #BetweenTheSheets: World Mixed Doubles Curling 

Championship Preview

20 nations compete for world championship glory

Before we even dive into the event itself, can we take a moment to admire the logo for the 2022 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship?

We have seen past WCF event logo's incorporate references to the host city and/or host nation but this is really upping the game.

For those unfamiliar, the logo is tying together the Flag and Coat of Arms of Geneva.

The Imperial Eagle is shown on both and now is making an appearance in the curling house.

Plus the colour combination, with the black rings offset with the red and yellow "coat of arms" look and the black Imperial Eagle just pop.

And look at that rock! 

Similar to an eagle's wing, it is flying through that house at a rapid speed.

Begs the question, which is faster? An Imperial Eagle or a Jason Gunnlaugson take out? 😆

Props to the organizing committee and WCF for building this logo and really using a historic piece of Geneva to market the event.

Don't you want to own a piece of merchandise from this event just because of this logo alone?

WCF needs to get on top of online merchandise and marketing. They could make some money with event logo's like this on popular merchandise items like shirts, hats and drinkware.

Anyway, bring on another world championship event of the season.

Players' Championship Preview

#BetweenTheSheets: Players' Championship Preview

Plus WMCC2022 FINAL Power Rankings

Ready to rock indeed!

Curling fans have no break in the action this week as the World Men's Curling Championship just threw its final rock in Las Vegas and two days later we will see opening rocks tossed at the GSOC Players' Championship.

This schedule...yikes!

Gotta feel for those men's teams who are coming from Vegas to Toronto to compete. We will be watching you Team Edin, Team Gushue, Team Retornaz and Team Schwaller.

Hmmm, interesting how all of those teams made the playoffs in Vegas.

Hmmmm, double interesting how the 3 podium teams in Vegas will be in Toronto.

Guess no time for Vegas celebrations. That sucks, straight up. Where else would you like to celebrate your world championship medal than The Strip in Las Vegas?!?!

Hopefully the crowd in Toronto can give those teams a celebratory welcome at least.

It will not just be the men's world championship teams we will see though.

We will also see podium, playoff and contending teams from the World Women's Curling Championship.

Is it an advantage to play events so close together? Or will we see one of the teams who has had a bit of a break these past few months emerge fresh, full of energy and ready to take the trophy?

And don't forget those teams who also competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

What a schedule. What a season.