Fredericton, New Brunswick – The 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship continued its thrilling action on Sunday, April 27, with five teams maintaining perfect records after Day 2 of competition. Among them, Canada, Scotland, and Italy stood out, each securing victories to sit atop their respective groups.
Canada Shines in Comeback Victory Over Sweden
Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant led Canada to an 8-6 victory over defending champions Sweden, keeping their round-robin record spotless at 3-0. The match started with an early setback for the Canadians, as Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg executed a double take-out in the first end, earning three points and putting the Canadians on the defensive.
However, Peterman and Gallant showed resilience. They answered with two points in the second and fourth ends while limiting Sweden to just one point in the third. By the fifth end, Canada had narrowed the gap to a single point. Utilizing their power play in the sixth, the Canadian duo seized control, scoring three to take a 7-5 lead.
Despite a late push from Sweden in their power play, forcing one point in the seventh, Peterman’s last stone was unnecessary after a missed shot by Hasselborg, prompting the Swedes to concede with handshakes.
Scotland and Italy Stay Perfect
In Group A, both Scotland and Italy maintained their undefeated streaks with dominant performances. Scotland, led by their sharp defensive play, managed to hold Denmark to just single points when they had the hammer, securing a comfortable win. Meanwhile, Italy came out strong against the Republic of Korea, dominating the early stages with a four-point first end and cruising to victory.
Australia and Estonia Lead Group B
In Group B, Australia’s Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill continued their excellent form, defeating the United States 10-2 after an impressive 3-0 start. Their win over Türkiye capped off a perfect day, putting them in a strong position at the top of their group.
Estonia’s Marie Kaldvee and Henri Lill also went undefeated, though their second match of the day against Spain was much closer. A late one-point steal in the eighth end secured the victory for the world’s top-ranked duo, maintaining their flawless record.
Notable Wins and Standouts
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Switzerland rebounded from two losses to defeat Norway, with Alina Pätz and Sven Michel capitalizing on a crucial two-point steal during Norway’s power play in the sixth end. Switzerland added one more in the seventh and two in the eighth to seal the win.
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Japan and the United States both recorded wins on Day 2. Japan triumphed over Czechia 7-6 in an extra end, while the United States comfortably defeated New Zealand 10-2.
Olympic Qualification Points at Stake
This year’s championship also serves as a qualifier for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Teams are competing not only for the title but also for valuable Olympic Qualification Points, which will determine the number of quota spots available for each country. These points will ultimately be used by National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to select their teams for the upcoming Games.
