Brad Gushue steered Canada to an emphatic 9-3 victory over Japan’s Shinya Abe, wrapping up the game in just six ends at the world men’s curling championship in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. This win pushed Gushue’s team to an impressive 9-2 record, setting the stage for their final round-robin showdown against Switzerland later today.
Following a narrow defeat to Sweden on Thursday, Canada showed resilience and determination on the ice. Despite Japan managing to level the score early on, Canada swiftly turned the tide with a dominant display, securing three points in the third end and an additional four in the fourth.
With their eyes set on securing a spot in the semifinals, Canada needs either a win against Switzerland or a Scotland loss to Sweden. Currently tied with Scotland at 9-2, Canada holds the tiebreaker advantage, having defeated Scotland earlier in the round-robin stage.
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As the tournament heads towards the playoffs, the top six teams will advance, with the top two seeds earning direct entry to the semifinals. Switzerland’s playoff hopes were dashed after a loss to Germany, who secured their spot in the next stage.
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