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Brad Gushue Announces Retirement After Brier Playoff Loss

3/8/2026

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Brad Gushue, six-time Canadian champion, announced this season would be his last in competitive curling after a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs at the Brier in St. John’s, N.L.
He first won the Brier in 2017 in St. John’s, celebrating a hometown title.
Brad Jacobs' team, the defending champions, advanced to the semifinals.
Alberta's Kevin Koe and Manitoba's Matt Dunstone were to compete for a spot in the final.

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Brad Gushue, six-time Canadian champion, announced this season would be his last in competitive curling after a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs at the Brier in St. John’s, N.L.
He first won the Brier in 2017 in St. John’s, celebrating a hometown title.
Brad Jacobs' team, the defending champions, advanced to the semifinals.
Alberta's Kevin Koe and Manitoba's Matt Dunstone were to compete for a spot in the final.