It’s the best curling event in the world.”Toronto’s John Epping, who also went into the final draw at 4-1 and clear to the playoffs, raved about the experience so far. Brad Gushue said one thing that isn’t much mentioned because of the first Olympic Trials spot involved, is the dramatically increased prize money. So this year, with the Trials spot and the purse increase certainly the prestige of the thing has even managed to go up. “It’s similar to the Olympic Trials, except it’s probably harder. “Obviously, it’s the best curling in the world that you are going to see and the Trials and we just saw it up close and personal.”E-mail: tjones@postmedia.comOn Twitter: @ByTerryJones

Source: National Post November 30, 2019 09:56 UTC