Sweeping the Headlines: This Week in Curling (October 23–27, 2025)
Back on the Ice and Making Headlines
From Minnesota to the world stage, curlers were out in full force this week — chasing medals, sweeping like champs, and reminding everyone that curling is the most delightfully goofy sport with serious skill underneath.
Whether you’re a skip with Olympic dreams or just trying to keep your draw weight consistent on league night, here’s your weekly rundown of what’s happening in curling (and a few merch ideas to keep you styling in the warm room).
🏆 Pan Continental Curling Championships Wrap-Up
The 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championships wrapped up in Virginia & Eveleth, Minnesota, bringing big wins, global pride, and plenty of curling drama.
- 🥇 Brad Jacobs (Canada) took gold over Team Shuster (USA), 7–3.
- 🥇 Wang Rui (China) topped Team Homan (Canada) 7–6 for the women’s gold.
- 🇺🇸 USA Women finished 4th, just shy of bronze.
- 🇵🇭 The Philippines Women’s team captured Group B gold, beating Kazakhstan 11–2 — a huge moment for curling’s global growth!
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💡 Fun fact: This is the last Pan Continental before the format changes — so enjoy the nostalgia while it lasts.
🍁 Canada’s Olympic Trials Picture Sharpens
The Home Hardware Canadian Pre-Trials wrapped up, and two new names are heading to the 2025 Olympic Trials in Halifax:
- Selena Sturmay (Women’s)
- Jordon McDonald (Men’s)
Full story via Curling Canada.
If you’re a Canadian curler or a fan, you need some gear for the road to 2026 Olympics — our Olympic curling shirts and curling team merch will drop soon.
❄️ Grand Slam of Curling Heads to Tahoe
Next stop on the GSOC tour: the KIOTI Grand Slam of Curling Tahoe, with fresh draw schedules, lake-view vibes, and elite curling from around the world.
Stay tuned for updates via the Grand Slam of Curling website.
Pro tip: the mountain air pairs well with our “Hack Attack” and “Bonspiel Legends” designs — find them in our funny curling shirts collection.
🤝 Community Spotlight: Cross-Border Curling Spirit
This week also saw the return of the U.S.–Canada Senior Friendly in Midland, Michigan — a reminder that curling isn’t just about competition, it’s about connection.
From potluck banquets to broomstacking sessions, events like this keep the spirit alive. Grab a shirt from our Curling Culture Collection and bring that same warmth to your own club nights.
🔮 What’s Next on the Ice
- The 2026 World Championship qualification race just got tighter.
- GSOC Tahoe begins this week — expect epic shot-making and wild skips’ quotes.
- Local leagues are kicking off across North America — check your club’s calendar (and stock up on team gear).
🧤 Merch Moment: Sweep in Style
Whether you’re celebrating a win, nursing a loss, or just here for the beer draw, show your curling pride with our latest:
- “Sweep Dreams” (because everyone has them)
- “Skip Happens” (you know who you are)
- “Hog Line Hero” (for that one teammate who almost made the line)
🎯 Explore all of our funny curling shirts and team merch — they make perfect curling team gifts or holiday stocking stuffers.
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