Einarson scores extra end win at WFG Masters in Oakville

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Published December 12, 2022 at 1:15 pm

Kerri Einarson and her rink from Gimli, Man. captured the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling women’s title at the WFG Masters in Oakville, Sunday, at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Kerri Einarson continued her impressive streak on the curling rink this weekend in Oakville.

The skip and her Gimli, Man. team captured its fifth career Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling women’s title at the WFG Masters, Sunday, at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.

Einarson nailed a double takeout in the extra end to score a point and defeat Ottawa’s Team Rachel Homan, 6-5, in Sunday’s final.

Einarson and her team of lead Briane Harris, second Shannon Birchard and third Shannon Birchard will take home $35,000 from the $300,000 purse.

The rink also earned 12 Pinty’s Cup points to extend its lead atop the season standings.

Homan, lead Sarah Wilkes, second Emma Miskew and skip/third Tracy Fleury won $20,000 as finalists and earned nine Pinty’s Cup points.

This marks the fifth consecutive Grand Slam final for Einarson and her rink, which began its streak back in April with a runnerup finish to Sweden’s Team Anna Hasselborg at the Princess Auto Players’ Championship.

 

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