Canada’s Gushue improves to 9-0 with 10-2 rout of Japan at world championship
EDMONTON — The numbers are in Brad Gushue’s favour at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship.
He posted impressive wins over Jaap Van Dorp of the Netherlands and Japan’s Yusuke Morozumi on Wednesday to extend his unbeaten streak to nine games. Gushue has outscored his opponents 77-29 overall and games have been called early on seven occasions.
Each early finish will help Gushue and his team stay fresh for the playoffs. The St. John’s skip, who has secured a berth in the Page playoff 1-2 game, is still bothered by a hip/groin injury so any saved throws are welcomed.
“It’s a huge positive,” Gushue said. “The less I can be on it the better, to be honest. At this point I don’t need more reps or more volume. I feel comfortable with the ice and I feel comfortable with how I’m throwing it.