Gushue Sets Record in Curling

It was so obvious it was going to happen for so long, when it did it almost went without notice.

Brad Gushue set a Brier record here Monday.

Most Wins, Skip: 114.

The defending Brier and world champion, with an 8-4 win over Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories in the morning draw, passed Russ Howard of Ontario/New Brunswick and Kevin Martin of Alberta, both of whom were tied at 113.

It was news to Gushue when your correspondent informed him Sunday evening that his next win would give him a record.

 “For what?” he said.

“Most wins by a skip.”

“I had no idea.”

For more, read the full article by Terry Jones at the Ottawa Sun.

Photo: Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press

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