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Canada Dominates Australia at Women's World Curling Championship in Calgary
Kerri Einarson led Canada to an 11-2 victory over Australia at the Women's World Curling Championship in Calgary. The match concluded after six ends, with Canada later scheduled to face Japan.
Kerri Einarson's Canadian team secured a decisive win against Australia at the Women's World Curling Championship in Calgary on March 20, 2026. The game ended early after six ends with a significant score difference. Krysten Karwacki, the Canadian alternate, entered the game in the fifth end, substituting for lead Karlee Burgess. With this win, Canada, along with Switzerland, Japan, Sweden, and South Korea, has secured a playoff spot. The final playoff berth was to be determined later that evening. Canada was set to compete against Japan, with a semifinal bye at stake.
Key Facts
- Canada defeated Australia 11-2 at the Women's World Curling Championship in Calgary.
- The match concluded after only six ends of play.
- Krysten Karwacki debuted in the tournament, replacing Karlee Burgess in the fifth end.
- Canada has secured a playoff berth, joining Switzerland, Japan, Sweden, and South Korea.
- The final playoff spot was to be determined later on March 20.
- Canada was scheduled to face Japan with a semifinal bye at stake.
- The top two teams from pool play directly enter Saturday's semifinals.
- The remaining four teams will compete earlier on Saturday for a spot in the semifinals.
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- Medicine Hat News — Canada's Einarson thumps Australia 11-2 in women's world curling championship - Medicine Hat News