BDO CLASSIC CANADIAN OPEN - WINNIPEG

Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Announces Draw for the BDO Classic Canadian Open
By: Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Release


Jan 6, 2009 -- WINNIPEG, January 6, 2009 – The Capital One Grand Slam of Curling announced today the section groupings and draw schedule for the BDO Classic Canadian Open. The third leg of the men’s 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, the BDO Classic Canadian Open will take place from January 21-25, 2009 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.

The BDO Classic Canadian Open will feature three sections of six teams. Teams are systematically allocated into sections based on their standing in the Capital One Order of Merit rankings as of December 15, 2008. Note: Number in bracket denotes Capital One Order of Merit seeding.

Section A
(1) Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.)
(6) Brad Gushue (St. John’s, Nfld.)
(7) Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, Norway)
(12) Bob Ursel (Kelowna, B.C.)
(13) Greg McAulay (Richmond, B.C.)
(18) Tom Brewster (Aberdeen, Scotland)

Section B
(2) Glenn Howard (Coldwater, Ont.)
(5) Wayne Middaugh (Midland, Ont.)
(8) Kerry Burtnyk (Winnipeg, Man.)
(11) Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, Man.)
(14) Jean-Michel Ménard (Gatineau, Que.)
(17) Pete Fenson (Bemidji, Minnesota)

Section C
(3) Kevin Koe (Edmonton, Alta.)
(4) Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, Alta.)
(9) Pat Simmons (Davidson, Sask.)
(10) Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, Man.)
(15) Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
(16) Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, Man.)

Following the conclusion of round robin play, the top eight teams, regardless of their section grouping, qualify for the tournament’s quarterfinals.

Full event packages and individual tickets for the BDO Classic Canadian Open are available through TicketMaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca or by phoning (204) 780-3333.


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