Field For Men’s Curling Championship Finalized

The field for the Ontario men’s curling championship next month in Napanee has been finalized. Arnprior’s Chris Gardner captured the Challenge East title over Brian Lewis of Ottawa to claim the final berth. Robert Rumfeldt of Guelph was the Challenge West winner on Sunday. That earned him a spot in the Tankard at the Strathcona Paper Centre, in February.

The other nine finalists are:
Chris Ciasnocha of Trenton
Bryan Cochrane of Ottawa Rideau
Peter Corner from Brampton
Kirk Ziola of London Highland’s
Joe Frans of Thornhill
Tara’s Mark Bice
Rob Lobel of Whitby
Jay Young from Brantford
Glenn Howard of Coldwater received a bye.

The Tankard begins February. 1st and the winner of the tournament will represent Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier.