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Manitoba's Lawes Shines in Scotties Tournament Opener

1/25/2026

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Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes defeated British Columbia's Taylor Reese-Hansen 10-4 in the opening match of the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario.
Kerri Einarson, the top seed, defeated Yukon’s Bayly Scoffin 13-4.
The tournament features 18 teams competing in round-robin play, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs.
The winning team will represent Canada at the world championships in March 2026.

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Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes defeated British Columbia's Taylor Reese-Hansen 10-4 in the opening match of the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario.
Kerri Einarson, the top seed, defeated Yukon’s Bayly Scoffin 13-4.
The tournament features 18 teams competing in round-robin play, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs.
The winning team will represent Canada at the world championships in March 2026.