Saskatoon’s Mike McEwen Moves Into Canadian Olympic Curling Trials Playoffs

Mike McEwen Advances to Men’s Playoffs

Saskatoon skip Mike McEwen and his rink have advanced to the men’s playoffs at the 2025 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials after a string of strong performances during the round robin in Halifax.

Impressive Round Robin Performance

McEwen’s team, representing the Nutana Curling Club, secured their spot after a decisive win over Team Bottcher. Their consistent play and sharp shot-making placed them among the top teams heading into the playoff rounds.

Teammates Reid Carruthers, Derek Samagalski, and Colin Hodgson contributed to the success with disciplined sweeping and communication on the ice. The rink has shown notable composure in tight ends, particularly during matches against experienced teams.

Road Ahead in the Playoffs

The men’s playoff field features some of the country’s best curls, including teams skipped by Brad Gushue and Kevin Koe. McEwen’s crew will need to maintain precision and momentum if they hope to earn a berth in Sunday’s final and potentially represent Canada at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

McEwen on the Team’s Performance

“We’re just trying to stay focused and keep building each game,” McEwen said after Friday’s match. “The level of play here is incredible, but our group feels confident and connected.”

Author’s Summary: Mike McEwen’s Saskatoon rink reached the playoff stage of the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials after an excellent round robin, keeping their Olympic dream alive.

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SaskToday.ca SaskToday.ca — 2025-11-27

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