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Kooch "burning" that rock before it rolled out just won a bunch of bingo prizes at our watch party 😅
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
About 50 or so people have shown up, and there is so much conversation, you can't hear the commentary.

This is how it's supposed to be.
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Excellent turnout here in SLC at TF Brewing for our watch party!
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
TF Brewing once again letting us use their barrel room!
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Hebert may be winless with one game to go, but they've shown glimpses of their potential all week.

They're going to be a major player in coming years, and this Olympic Trials experience should be a huge stepping stone and learning experience for them.
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Shuster and Peterson are officially into the best-of-3 finals.

A win for Cousins and Casper tonight, and those teams would also be moving on as well.

It sounds like the tiebreaker draw would be used, regardless of head-to-head results, if any teams have a tied record.
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Minnesota United games are going to be dreadful, wow.
BREAKING NEWS: MLS owners have officially voted to flip to a fall-to-spring season, aligning with top leagues around the world, per @paultenorio.bsky.social.

The league will begin play in the new format in 2027.
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Hebert may be winless with one game to go, but they've shown glimpses of their potential all week.

They're going to be a major player in coming years, and this Olympic Trials experience should be a huge stepping stone and learning experience for them.
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Aidan Oldenburg and Ben Richardson getting all the school kids riled up.

You love to see it.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
😅
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
For the sake of being consistent: I hate that American curling fans have no legitimate way to watch TSN for curling.

I also do not like Canadians and other international viewers not having a legitimate way to watch Peacock and the US Olympic Trials.
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
First round robin is concluded. Peterson and Shuster have the inside track to the playoffs. One more win in the next round, and they're guaranteed at minimum to be in a tiebreaker.
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Gotta love hammer efficiency
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Quadbox is back 😍
November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
US curling folks - the preliminary sign-ups for technical volunteers (timing, stats, ice crew) for the World Men's Curling Championships in Ogden are live. If you're interested, shoot me a DM with your email, and I can forward you the info!
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
*taps the sign*
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Playoff John Shuster making an appearance?
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Peacock has a multiview option! I don't have to try to pick which game to watch!
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The first draw of the US Olympic Trials starts in two hours at 12pm CST.

Meet the teams in my event preview:
www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/2025-us...
2025 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials preview
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Trials are set to take centre stage this week. Ben Hoppe runs through the teams competing in Sioux Falls, S.D., with their Olympic dreams on the line.
www.thegrandslamofcurling.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials are set to take centre stage this week.

@hoppecurls.bsky.social runs through all the teams competing in Sioux Falls, S.D.
2025 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials preview: Full rundown of the field
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Trials are set to take centre stage this week. Ben Hoppe runs through the teams set to compete in Sioux Falls, S.D., with their Olympic dreams on the line.
www.thegrandslamofcurling.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The US Olympic and Paralympic Trials start tomorrow.

Meet the teams hoping to take the next step to Italy. 👇
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
On a very minor note, I am now 1-0 as a coach at the Slams. Currently accepting offers.
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Team Ontario takes the game, but I think it is safe to say everybody won.
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My view for the morning draw! Thanks for the invite, Team Ontario!

God help them if they call a timeout.
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The US Navy team has a quick pregame chat with Tyler George
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM