Competitive League

Nutmeg curlers did not really travel anywhere for this event. The opening draw of the competitive league took place the other night. Lots of familar faces and a few new ones as well. Experienced curler Robert Kwan, late of Rochester, looked very good playing vice for Steve Mannick. They played a close game against George Bagley who is newly returning to the skip role. Team Hannon played the Terry Smith rink who was looking to shake off the rust. Turlough recruited a ringer for his rink after a little draw scoping but did not prevail in the end.
Team Purkey took on Team Ryan/Chebetar in a very close match. Only seven ends where played, have to get faster out there. Defending champion Team Surka returned with a new front end and continued where they left off last year, a win against Team Joseph Smith. Team Surka did some nice recruiting over the summer as they now have Phelicia "party girl" Howland at the lead spot. Always nice to have someone who really likes to play the front end and is a great sweeper. However, as the season progresses and party girl gets her sea legs back, will Derek and Charrissa be able to hang with the late night crew. Absent due to a bye was the new Team Hirx. This team could suprise some other teams as the season progresses. Team Hirx opens the season next week with a game against Team Mannick. Hey David, remember that a broom to the knee (accidentially) is totally in "the spirit of curling".

First week was all about remembering the bad habits and breaking in the bartender.

Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
JH