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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 58m

Dunstone for the win.

That’s now 12 wins in their last 14 games.

Dunstone went 6-1 to win the first Slam. 4-1 to win PointsBet. And now 2-0 to begin this Nisku Slam.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1h

It’s a perfect start to the Slam for Team Mouat.

They just defeated Team Muskatewitz 7-3 to move to 2-0 here in Nisku.

Mouat won it all in this venue last season on their way to winning four Slams.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 6h

UPDATED STANDINGS

Good morning sports fans. Here’s a look at the winners and losers on day one at the Slam.

A full slate ahead today. Already underway. Homan and Mouat won it all here in Nisku last season. Can they repeat?

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 16h

Here are the standings after Day 1 of the CO-OP Tour Challenge! 🔥 🥌

#LetsRock #Curling #GSOC

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 17h

Day 1 of the @grandslamcurl in the books.

Great curling. Great crowds. Great coffee. It’s as good as it gets to begin the CO-OP Tour Challenge.

Back at it tomorrow morning at 8:30am MT. All games live on RockChannel.com. Good night for now sports fans.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 20h

Down the hallway and into the heart of the curling action.

The final draw of day one at the Slam here in Nisku, Alberta.

And yes, music will be playing while the curlers are playing. Bruce Mouat told me he might start dancing during the game.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 23h

Rachel Homan picked up an opening game victory to begin the @grandslamcurl here in Nisku.

And then her son was there to greet her after the win.

We had a quick postgame chat about how nice it is to be playing so close to home again: youtu.be/NoFhZ1z5J7w?...

Rachel Homan: Draw 2 - CO-OP Canadian Open | POST-GAME INTERVIEW (Oct. 14, 2025)

YouTube video by Grand Slam of Curling

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 23h

Look who I found.

Joanne Courtney is the house here in Nisku and is going to be commentating @grandslamcurl games throughout the week.

She’ll also be joining me on a number of pregame shows starting tomorrow afternoon.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a look at Draw 2 scores.

Homan, Fujisawa, Carruthers and Whyte the winners in their opening games.

By my count, there was one blank end across the four sheets.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Back inside the Silent Ice Center where Draw 2 of Slam is reaching a conclusion.

Homan 4 🔨 Schwaller 3 6th end
Fujisawa 7 Ha 1 🔨 6th end
Carruthers 4 🔨 Schwaller 4 7th end
Waddell 5 🔨 Whyte 5 7th end

Watch then conclusion on RockChannel.com

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a look at the full breakdown of the major changes to the World Curling competition structure for the next Olympic cycle.

Pan Continental event is out. Divisions created. Field expands to 18 teams.

There’s a lot happening here.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN

World Curling is getting rid of the Pan Continental Curling Championships after this year.

The World Men’s and World Women’s Curling Championships will expand from 13 to 18 teams.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Team Dunstone keeps rolling.

Opens with an 8-3 victory over Team Kleiter.

Dunstone won the first Slam of the season. Then the PointsBet. And cruises to an opening win to begin the Slam in Nisku.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a look at the opening draw matchups at the @grandslamcurl in Nisku.

Dunstone has won back-to-back events. Can he make a hat trick?

Minutes away from first rocks.

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 1d

Devin Heroux is back with your inside look at the CO-OP Tour Challenge 🥌

The world’s best are heading to Nisku, Oct. 14–19, for the next Grand Slam showdown at the Silent Ice Centre.

Who’s ready to rock?!

#GSOC | #LetsRock | #curling

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

A brilliant sunset 🌅 here in Nisku, Alberta on a chilly Thanksgiving Monday.

The eve of the second @grandslamcurl event. Feels like curling weather to be sure.

We get started bright and early tomorrow morning. Four draws each day until championship Sunday.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Only checking in on Jays vs Mariners periodically in between curling interviews here in Nisku.

Yikes.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

In conversation with 🇨🇦skip Rachel Homan

Who continues to find herself in one of the greatest stretches of curling ever. Back at another Slam just a drive away from her home. Won it last year. Trying to do it again.

Our full interview later this week on @grandslamcurl channels.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Solid response by the Jays after giving up three runs in the first inning.

3-2 Mariners heading to the bottom of the second.

Buckle up folks. It could be one of THOSE games.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

CURLING! 🥌

Good afternoon from the Silent Ice Center in Nisku, Alberta. This place is absolutely stunning.

The scene is set for the @grandslamcurl beginning tomorrow. Extensive coverage and live-streaming of each game throughout. It’s going to be a great week of curling.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning from Edmonton sports fans.

It’s -6 C and feeling like curling weather.

Heading over to Nisku, Alberta (just outside Edmonton) later today to prepare for coverage of the @grandslamcurl. Going to chug cereal bowls of coffee first.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has now made the difficult decision to withdraw from the remaining World Cup stops, including in her hometown of Toronto.

She is recovering from illness but has yet to return to the water.

My story: www.cbc.ca/player/sport...

Ailing Summer McIntosh forced to miss Toronto stop of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup | CBC Sports

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www.cbc.ca

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

What a scene in Toronto.

Singing it loud and singing it proud.

Absolutely electric at the Dome for the start of the ALCS. Enjoy it sports fans.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

So long, Montreal. Always great to spend time in this beautiful city.

Wheels up to Edmonton. Wifi activated to watch Blue Jays vs Mariners.

Will also have a story coming soon updating Summer McIntosh’s health after she fell ill and missed the opening World Cup.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

Signing off from Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal.

Heading to the airport to catch a flight to Edmonton for the @grandslamcurl in Nisku starting Tuesday. Will be watching the Jays up in the air.

Wishing you and yours a happy thanksgiving wherever this finds you.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

Canadian speed skaters won 7 medals to open the World Tour season, including three gold.

They were dominant last year and want to keep the momentum building to the Olympics.

What a blast being in Montreal this weekend with these talent athletes.

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