Curling team announcements for 2018-19 season
Back for another season, it’s our annual curling team tracker. This year marks the conclusion of an Olympic cycle, so we can expect a frenzy of movement ahead of the new quadrennial.
Keep it here for all roster updates from those who are disbanding to those who are staying together or tweaking the lineup.
JULY 11, 2018: TEAM EVE MUIRHEAD (SCOTLAND)
It’s the end of an era! Thank you @annasloan1 for being part of the team for so long and best of luck with your plans for the future. I’d also like to welcome Jen Dodds and @VickyWright14 to the team- we are excited to have you as part of @Team_Muirhead https://t.co/tObd225BY9
— Eve Muirhead (@evemuirhead) July 11, 2018
JULY 11, 2018: TEAM GLEN MUIRHEAD (SCOTLAND)
SOURCE: British Curling announces programme teams 2018-19 (britishcurling.com)
JULY 11, 2018: TEAM MCCARVILLE (NORTHERN ONTARIO)
JUNE 9, 2018: TEAM PATERSON (SCOTLAND)
Excited to announce our new team for the upcoming season. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep up to date on our season.
News about sponsors and schedule coming soon! #BritishCurling #TeamPaterson pic.twitter.com/hm1Flvfw1j
— Team Paterson (@TeamPaterson1) June 9, 2018
JUNE 7, 2018: TEAM GALUSHA (NORTHWEST TERRITORIES)
We would like to welcome @BrittanyyTran to our team for the 18/19 curling season! @MegCormier will remain on the team as our 5th player. We have big plans for next year as we will be travelling more than we ever have & can’t wait for the season to start! pic.twitter.com/m6GKWurcDV
— Team Galusha (@TeamGalusha) June 7, 2018
MAY 18: 2018: TEAM SINCLAIR (USA)
Seeing double? Excited to welcome BOTH @Sarahndippityy and @15TaylorAnne to the team for next year! pic.twitter.com/2KvmMmUafX
— Team Sinclair (@TeamJSinclair) May 19, 2018
MAY 18, 2018: TEAM ROTH (USA)
STATUS: Staying together
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MAY 18, 2018: TEAM CHRISTENSEN (USA)
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MAY 18, 2018: TEAM RUOHONEN (USA)
STATUS: Staying together
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MAY 18, 2018: TEAM DROPKIN (USA)
SOURCE: USA Curling High Performance Program athletes named (USA Curling)
MAY 8, 2018: TEAM SHUSTER (USA)
After a life changing 4 years and a long run of grinding seasons, it’s time to step away from competitive curling and give the mind and body a rest. I’ll use this time as an ambassador to continue to #growthegame. Thanks to all for the amazing support to lift me up over this run! pic.twitter.com/O0RqqA2svY
— Tyler George (@tgeorge1323) May 8, 2018
Thank you @Team_HMcCormick for the last two seasons. I had the time of my life.
Next season I accepted an opportunity to play with @TeamShuster & Im excited to do everything I can to help my new squad.
Thanks to my team, sponsors, family and fans for everything.#GivesYouWings pic.twitter.com/j554lD4StA— chris plys (@chrisplys) May 8, 2018
APRIL 23, 2018: TEAM THOMAS (ONTARIO)
New Team:
Skip Charley Thomas
Third Adam Casey
Second Patrick Janssen
Lead Fraser ReidLooking forward to getting to work! #NewLook @CurlingZone
— Team Thomas (@teamcthomas) April 23, 2018
APRIL 23, 2018: TEAM DUNCAN (ONTARIO)
We are excited to announce our newest player for the 2018-19 season: Laura Hickey! Laura has a wealth of experience and has played with both Karen and Hollie in the past. Positions are still to be determined. Welcome Laura!
— Team Duncan (@teamduncancurls) April 24, 2018
APRIL 19, 2018: TEAM SMITH (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR)
NEW TEAM ALERT Greg Smith – Skip, Third – Nick Bissonnette, Second/Vice – Andrew Taylor, Lead – Ian Withycombe, Alternate – John Sheppard @grandslamcurl @CurlingZone @CurlingNL @CurlingCanada @curlinggeek pic.twitter.com/U0bY7KdIoY
— Team Smith (@TeamGregSmithNL) April 19, 2018
APRIL 17, 2018: TEAM HOMAN (ONTARIO)
STATUS: Staying together
READ MORE: Members of Team Homan decide to continue curling together next season
APRIL 10, 2018: TEAM DE CRUZ (SWITZERLAND)
APRIL 8, 2018: TEAM HOWARD (ONTARIO)
READ MORE: Glenn Howard returning next season with retooled roster
APRIL 9, 2018: TEAM LYBURN (MANITOBA)
The new look of team lyburn
William Lyburn
Daley Peters
Kyle Doering
Brendan bilawakaMore info to come next week. Welcome boys
— Team Lyburn (@TeamLyburn) April 9, 2018
APRIL 4, 2018: TEAM COTTER (B.C.)
READ MORE: Steve Laycock links up with Jim Cotter’s team for next season
APRIL 3, 2018: TEAM DUNSTONE (SASKATCHEWAN)
READ MORE: Matt Dunstone forms new Regina-based curling team
APRIL 2, 2018: TEAM HORGAN (NORTHERN ONTARIO)
APRIL 2, 2018: TEAM CALVERT (MANITOBA)
Team Calvert is excited to announced our lineup for the 2018-19 season. @CalvertBraden and @kyle_kurz_9 would like to welcome @McMill9 at second and @BobbyG_8 at lead. Both players had success on the tour the last couple years. We are excited to get on the ice next season. pic.twitter.com/THSntI3PWK
— Team Calvert (@CalvertTeam) April 2, 2018
MARCH 28, 2018: TEAM GUNNLAUGSON (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: Denni Neufeld joining Jason Gunnlaugson at second next season
MARCH 27, 2018: TEAM SILVERNAGLE (SASKATCHEWAN)
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT:
Robyn and Kara are excited to join up with @stef_lawton and @jkauf88 for next season! Stay tuned for our schedule! #skcurling @CURLSASK #newsquad #goals— Team Silvernagle (@teamsilvernagle) March 27, 2018
MARCH 26, 2018: TEAM MOUAT (SCOTLAND)
STATUS: Staying together
Team Mouat would like to take this opportunity to confirm that our team will remain unchanged for the 2018/19 season.
Tomorrow we are Las Vegas bound where we will represent Scotland at the #WMCC2018. pic.twitter.com/VqqCaJvPnR
— Team Mouat (@TeamMouat) March 26, 2018
MARCH 25, 2018: TEAM MUYRES (SASKATCHEWAN)
NEW TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT! Dallan and Kirk are excited to be teaming up with Kevin and Dan Marsh. Brothers from two of the top teams in the province are teaming up for a run at the brier tankard and Olympics for Saskatchewan!
Stay tuned for announcements from Steve and Matt's plans! pic.twitter.com/wqdQNbzHPa
— Muyres Curling (@muyrescurling) March 25, 2018
MARCH 25, 2018: TEAM TIRINZONI (SWITZERLAND)
MARCH 21, 2018: TEAM LAYCOCK (SASKATCHEWAN)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Steve Laycock’s team disbanding after season
MARCH 20, 2018: TEAM CARRUTHERS (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: ‘Frenemies’ Carruthers & McEwen teaming up next season
MARCH 20, 2018: TEAM KOE (ALBERTA)
READ MORE: Koe revamps roster bringing in Neufeld & Flasch
MARCH 19, 2018: TEAM EPPING (ONTARIO)
READ MORE: Epping announces new team adding Laing & Savill
MARCH 19, 2018: TEAM BOTTCHER (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Sticking together
ANNOUNCEMENT: After reflecting on the fantastic 14 months we have had since the arrival of @darren_moulding. Team Bottcher is excited to announce we will be sticking together for another crack at our Olympic Dream! #Curling #Rollin @CurlingCanada @grandslamcurl pic.twitter.com/KolP3IT8bh
— Team Bottcher (@TeamBottcher) March 19, 2018
MARCH 17, 2018: TEAM KAITLYN JONES (NOVA SCOTIA)
MARCH 16, 2018: TEAM JACOBS (NORTHERN ONTARIO)
STATUS: Sticking together
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MARCH 15, 2018: TEAM ARSENAULT (NOVA SCOTIA)
MARCH 15, 2018: TEAM RIZZO (ONTARIO)
NEW TEAM: Rizzo and Armstrong previously played on Team Middaugh, Duhaime was on Team Tippin and Foster was on Team Harrison.
Meet the team: Skip Jo-Ann Rizzo, Chantal Duhaime, Melissa Foster, Leigh Armstrong
— Team Rizzo Curling (@RizzoCurling) March 15, 2018
MARCH 14, 2018: TEAM MIDDAUGH (ONTARIO)
STATUS: Disbanding
After 8 full filled years Team Middaugh is parting ways #thankyou #whatajourney #friendsforlife pic.twitter.com/ZWfvfuK6t2
— Team Sherry Middaugh (@slider1_) March 14, 2018
MARCH 13, 2018: TEAM GUSHUE (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR)
STATUS: Staying together
READ MORE: Team Gushue sticking together for another Olympic cycle
MARCH 13, 2018: TEAM MCEWEN (MANITOBA)
STATUS Disbanding
READ MORE: Mike McEwen’s team parting ways after season
MARCH 13, 2018: TEAM CARRUTHERS (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Moskowy is leaving the team
READ MORE: Braeden Moskowy leaving Team Carruthers
MARCH 12, 2018: TEAM PAETZ (SWITZERLAND)
STATUS Disbanding
MARCH 12, 2018: TEAM STREIFEL (SASKATCHEWAN)
Here is the new squad! Kristen, Jolene, Dayna and Breanne. #Saskcurling #nextseasonstartsnow @k_streif @Jr_Campbell @Dayna_Demers @b_meaks pic.twitter.com/ApfcBnhm0d
— Team Streifel (@TeamStreifel) March 12, 2018
MARCH 11, 2018: TEAM CLARK-ROUIRE (MANITOBA)
STATUS: We’re not going to spoil it, just watching the team’s announcement on Facebook, it’s awesome.
MARCH 10, 2018: TEAM VARNES (ALBERTA)
MARCH 9, 2018: TEAM TIPPIN (ONTARIO)
READ MORE: Tippin reunites with Balsdon for next season
MARCH 7, 2018: TEAM WALKER (ALBERTA)
SOURCE: Twitter
MARCH 6, 2018: TEAM CAREY (ALBERTA)
READ MORE: Chelsea Carey finds right fit with new Alberta team
MARCH 6, 2018: TEAM MENARD (QUEBEC)
STATUS: Disbanding
MARCH 5, 2018: TEAM HARRISON (ONTARIO)
READ MORE: Harrison links with Grandy, Kreviazuk & Court
MARCH 3, 2018: TEAM KOE (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Kennedy will not be playing next season
READ MORE: Marc Kennedy taking a break from curling after season
MARCH 3, 2018: TEAM ANDERSON (SASKATCHEWAN)
Here is the new line up for Team Anderson for the 2018-2019 season! Sherry Anderson, Nancy Martin, Meaghan Frerichs & Aly Jenkins #curling #TeamAnderson #worldcurl #curlsask pic.twitter.com/n5SCUNM8DD
— Team Anderson (@Team_AndersonSk) March 3, 2018
MARCH 2, 2018: TEAM JONES (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: Peterman joining Team Jennifer Jones at second
MARCH 2, 2018: TEAM FLAXEY (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: Flaxey joins forces with Cameron, McDonald & Westcott
FEB. 26, 2018: TEAM SIMMONS (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Simmons stepping back from competitive curling
FEB. 25, 2018: TEAM FLAXEY (ONTARIO)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Team Flaxey heading in different directions after season
FEB. 24, 2018: TEAM CAREY (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ: Chelsea Carey’s team breaking up after season
FEB. 23, 2018: TEAM LYBURN (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 21, 2018: TEAM HARRISON (ONTARIO)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 20, 2018: TEAM CADORIN (ONTARIO)
We are pleased to introduce our new lineup with @lauralabonte stepping into the lead position. Laura hails from Ottawa, ON and brings a wealth of front-end experience to the team. We are looking forward to building on our successes and moving forward together. Welcome Laura! pic.twitter.com/Bgih4nV5ia
— Team Cadorin (@Team_Cadorin) February 20, 2018
FEB. 19, 2018: TEAM ENGLOT (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Cameron, Westcott staying together after Team Englot ends
FEB. 19, 2018: TEAM ROCQUE (ALBERTA)
READ MORE: Rocque reuniting with junior teammates next season
FEB. 19, 2018: TEAM ROBERTSON (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Staying together
We had a pretty good season, so we figured why not give it another shot next year?! Happy to share that Team Robertson will be sticking together for the 2018/19 season. #curling
— Team Robertson (@teamdrobertson) February 19, 2018
FEB. 19, 2018: TEAM BURTNYK (MANITOBA)
FEB. 18, 2018: TEAM ANDERSON (SASKATCHEWAN)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 17, 2018: TEAM SCHEIDEGGER (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Staying together
READ MORE: Team Scheidegger sticking together for next year
FEB. 17, 2018: TEAM FLEURY (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: Fleury ready for next chapter skipping new Manitoba team
FEB. 16, 2018: TEAM EINARSON (MANITOBA)
READ MORE: Einarson forms new team with Sweeting, Birchard & Meilleur
FEB. 16, 2018: TEAM KLEIBRINK (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Kleibrink retiring from competitive curling
FEB. 15, 2018: TEAM JOANISSE (B.C.)
STATUS: Disbanding
— Team Joanisse (@joanissecurling) February 15, 2018
FEB. 14, 2018: TEAM SWEETING (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Disbanding after the season ends
READ MORE: Team Val Sweeting parting ways after season
FEB. 12, 2018: TEAM EINARSON (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Disbanding (sort of). Einarson is looking at other options while the trio of Kaatz, Fyfe and MacCuish are continuing together and searching for a new skip. The team will play out this season together.
READ MORE: Kerri Einarson splitting with team after season
FEB. 12, 2018: TEAM FLEURY (NORTHERN ONTARIO)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Team Fleury going separate ways after season
FEB. 11, 2018: TEAM TIPPIN (ONTARIO)
STATUS: Staying together but looking for a new back-end player.
FEB. 10, 2018: TEAM MEILLEUR (MANITOBA)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 9, 2018: TEAM MCCARVILLE (NORTHERN ONTARIO)
STATUS: Staying together
READ MORE: Team McCarville returning for 2018-19 season
FEB. 8, 2018: TEAM SCOTLAND (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 7, 2018: TEAM THOMPSON (B.C.)
STATUS: Disbanding
FEB. 6, 2018: TEAM ROCQUE/CROCKER (ALBERTA)
STATUS: Disbanding
READ MORE: Team Rocque heading separate ways for next season