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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 18h

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 · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

Courtney Sarault wins her second gold medal this weekend in Montreal with a thrilling 1500m victory.

Sarault, from New Brunswick, holds off the American and sends the crowd into a frenzy at Maurice Richard Arena.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

Kim Boutin secures silver for Canada in the women’s 500m

A very competitive final featuring two Canadians, Boutin and Courtney Sarault — who finishes 5th place. These are important Olympic quota qualifying points for Canada.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

One of the highlights of the weekend here at
Maurice Richard Arena.

The little penguin short track speed skaters get a chance to zip around the ice ahead of the next round or races.

Who knows, maybe some future Olympians in the group on the ice right now. Dream big, kids.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

It’s a podium performance for the Canadians to get things started on the final day of the first World Tour.

Bronze in the mixed team relay for Canada after Korea was penalized.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 1d

Counting down to more short track speed skating here at Maurice Richard Arena.

Four medals on the opening day of the World Tour for Canada yesterday. Two golds. Two bronze.

Four more medal events today. Watch it live on @cbcsports starting at 1:30pm ET

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

The last-chance Olympic curling qualification event in Kelowna in December is going to be LIT 🔥

Did you see the last women’s and men’s nations qualified for it?

Philippines, Poland and New Zealand on the men’s side. Czechia, Germany and Australia for the women side.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

Oh baby for sure. It’s ALCS opening day in Toronto. Good morning sports fans.

I’ll be on a flight from Montreal to Edmonton watching the Jays and Mariners battle it out to begin the American League Championship Series.

Chuffing coffee first. Then back to Maurice Richard Arena.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

This time in the pool at the World Cup in Camel, Indiana — Canada’s Ilya Kharun wins gold in the 200m butterfly tonight.

This comes a night after he broke the Canadian record in the 100m fly. A reminder this is a short course 25m meet.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

That’s a wrap on day one of the World Tour short track speed skating.

A crowd of 1750 fans watched Canadians win two gold and two bronze medals here at Maurice Richard Arena.

Back at it tomorrow for the conclusion of the opening weekend of short track speed skating.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

ANOTHER GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

Courtney Sarault with a brilliant pass in the closing lap to overtake the American and win 1000m gold.

Absolutely riveting stuff here in Montreal. Canada has two gold and bronze through two finals at the short track World Tour.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦

It’s a double dip for the Canadian speed skaters here at the World Tour in Montreal. Will Dandjinou flies to 500m gold. Steven Dubois secures bronze. What a race. What a start for the Canadians.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 2d

CANADIANS SURGING

Three Canadians are into the men’s 500m final. That means 3 of the 5 skaters in the final are from Canada.

Maxime Laoun, Steven Dubois and William Dandjinou all advance after strong semifinal performances.

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