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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

2 hour snack zone was a success. What a great season!

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When your teammate makes an amazing run double but your opponent follows it up with a perfect freeze.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Spooky Lake Month to all who celebrate.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It was a long four years for Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, but it ended with a life-changing experience in Cortina. On how life has changed and how priorities have shifted for Cory and Korey ahead of their season opener this week: rockleague.com/posts/dropki...

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Thiesse, Dropkin share why they're all-in on mixed doubles this season

In shifting their focus to mixed doubles for the season ahead, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin acknowledged that this would allow them to prioritize their personal lives while also taking steps forward...

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SeanOne @seanone.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It was a pleasure talking to Ben, as always! And it has been and continues to be a joy being teammates with Katie 🥌

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Thiesse, Dropkin share why they're all-in on mixed doubles this season

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The first of two large mixed doubles events was held in the US this past week, and it was a full circle moment foe Paralympian Katie Verderber. My weekend recap: www.curlingintheusa.com/p/lights-out...

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Verderber and O’Neill Lights Out in Lafayette

Recapping the first US Mixed Doubles event of the fall, plus strong showings by US teams in Winnipeg

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I wish I had gotten to a 5th game this weekend!

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When you're holding broom for your mixed doubles partner for a hit and you want to sweep.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I spent some time last night watching clips of Thiesse and Dropkin's run at the Olympics. I remembered the hype being incredible, but it was even beyond what I had in my memory. It was truly curling at its best, absolutely perfect for TV and prospective fans.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two of the women's national teams made their season debuts this past weekend while Team Casper earned a semifinal finish. Check out my latest recap: www.curlingintheusa.com/p/tour-seaso...

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Tour Season Shifts Into Gear

O’Hara, Cousins make season debuts while Danny Casper earns a semifinal finish.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two of the women's national teams made their season debuts this past weekend while Team Casper earned a semifinal finish. Check out my latest recap: www.curlingintheusa.com/p/tour-seaso...

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Tour Season Shifts Into Gear

O’Hara, Cousins make season debuts while Danny Casper earns a semifinal finish.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

After dropping their first game of the season to a Chelsea Carey-led Team Njegovan, Anne O'Hara's team rebounded to finish 3-1. Unfortunately, they ended on the wrong side of the 3-way tie in their group to just miss the playoffs. Good season opener for the new team.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On the women's side, Elizabeth Cousins finished outside of the playoff picture with a 2-3 record in her team's season opening event.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Joel Retornaz just handed Danny Casper his second loss of the season. Retornaz takes the top spot in the group at 5-0 while Casper drops to 4-1. Both teams advance to tomorrow morning's quarterfinals of the AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic in Cornwall.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is me most days except for the practice part..

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I touched on this last month for my site (curlingintheusa.com), and as expected, USA Curling is only going to enforce World Curling's alternate rule for a select few national championship events. www.usacurling.org/press-releas...

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UPDATES TO 2026-27 CHAMPIONSHIP RULES AND INTRODUCTION OF RECREATION RULES — USA CURLING

With the recent release of the 2026-2027 World Curling Rules of Curling , USA Curling has opted to make some minor modifications to the 2026-2027 Qualification Procedures. The newly-released World…

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rock League championship is headed to the Zoo!

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Danny Casper told me yesterday that they had made a lot of changes in the offseason and got to put those to work this past weekend in their victory in Oakville. My recap of Casper's season debut along with other action from US teams this past week: www.curlingintheusa.com/p/casper-win...

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Casper Wins Oakville Tankard in Season Debut

Casper led a strong showing by US teams at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The season couldn't have started much better for Danny Casper in his team's first event. Read about their season opening win in a good showing from the US teams in Oakville. www.curlingintheusa.com/p/casper-win...

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Casper Wins Oakville Tankard in Season Debut

Casper led a strong showing by US teams at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Casper Wins Oakville Tankard in Season Debut

Casper led a strong showing by US teams at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I recently caught up with Brad Gushue about his decision to join the Grand Slam of Curling broadcast book. We talked about his now-dual role with USA Curling, what he aims to bring as an analyst, and the mixed doubles team that almost was. www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/gushue-...

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Gushue ready for next chapter with GSOC's broadcast team

'I imagine I'm going to go through some learning curve like anybody in a new role,' Brad Gushue said as he joins the Grand Slam of Curling's broadcast team this season. 'Hopefully, some people have…

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Casper opens their season with a win! In their first event since the Winter Olympics, the Ghostman scores two in the 7th and then steals the 8th to win the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard.

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Brad Gushue will be working both as a member of the GSOC commentary team and the USA Curling High Performance Director for the upcoming season. But he sees the two roles as complementary, not a burden. Read more in our exclusive interview from @hoppecurls: bit.ly/4xZRW6c

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Officially too early to tell for GSOC Open, I believe, but they'll more than likely be in.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hebert gave up a steal in the 6th to go down 2, and it proved to be too much against Jordon McDonald. A strong semifinal finish by Hebert in a good field. They very nearly played themselves into a possible GSOC Open berth. It'll be Casper vs McDonald in the Oakville finals.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Danny Casper is into the finals! He throws a bullet to remove three rocks in the four-foot and take the victory over Brendan Bottcher.

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚨 NEW BROADCAST TEAM!📺 Please welcome Brad Gushue, Joanne Courtney, Jennifer Jones, Brent Laing, Darren Dupont, John Cullen, and Devin Heroux to the GSOC broadcast crew for the 2026 season! More details below and on thegrandslamofcurling.com

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Casper defeats Shuster, and Hebert beats Waddell to move two US teams into the semifinals at 12pm ET. Casper will face Brendan Bottcher while Hebert gets the winner of McDonald/Hösli which is in an extra end.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Great team shot from Hebert as Wendtland sweeps a hit through a port to secure a big score of 4 for Hebert in the 5th end. They lead 7-3 over Waddell in their quarterfinal.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Shuster defeats Dunstone, and Hebert pulls out an extra end win to make the playoffs. They join Casper in the playoffs, with US teams making up 3/8 of a solid field in Oakville.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Half of the sheets are on the curlingzone YouTube channel.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Excellent triple made by John Shuster on his last, and moves into a C qualifier against Matt Dunstone. Hebert takes on Stefano Spiller and Scott Dunnam also advances to a C qualifier game against Jordon McDonald.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Round 2 goes to Casper. The 6-2 victory propels them into the playoffs. Hebert drops to the C bracket.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The first US team is about to book their spot into the playoffs in Oakville. Danny Casper is looking to avenge his A-bracket loss to Caden Hebert. Winner qualifies for playoffs through the B event.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It was a good day for junior skips from Eau Claire playing against an Olympian skip.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is Caden Hebert's first-ever win against a Doubletakeout.com top 25 team. It is just one win in a September spiel, but these are the kinds of steps you want to see from a team in their last season of junior eligibility.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Incredibly perfect freeze from Caden Hebert, and he steals the 7th and 8th ends against Danny Casper to take the win in Oakville. Hebert moves to 7-0 on the season and will face Jordon McDonald in the A qualifier semifinals.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's their first game since February, and Team Casper is streaming their own game in Oakville. Danny Casper and Ben Richardson are mic'd up. Curling is so back. www.youtube.com/live/bduO0OY...

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https://www.youtube.com/live/bduO0OYTXdk?si=UEfPsxjyqp-Z8qRp

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Team Casper takes the ice for the first time since the Olympics and the new-look Teak Shuster make their debut at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard. All US men's teams in Oakville are on the ice tonight at 9pm ET.

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Originally, I wanted to learn how Coyotes Curling Club produced two different 5U national championship teams in two years. What I ended up discovering was a club history rooted in collaboration and engagement. My latest: An Unlikely Powerhouse www.curlingintheusa.com/p/an-unlikel...

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An Unlikely Powerhouse

How a club in the desert Southwest built the most robust 5-and-Under curling program in the country

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Two teams from Arizona's Coyotes Curling Club won the 5-and-Under National Championship in consecutive years. I dug into how a club in the desert Southwest found so much success nationally, and it all comes down to culture and community. My latest: www.curlingintheusa.com/p/an-unlikel...

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An Unlikely Powerhouse

How a club in the desert Southwest built the most robust 5-and-Under curling program in the country

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Ben 🥌 @hoppecurls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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An Unlikely Powerhouse

How a club in the desert Southwest built the most robust 5-and-Under curling program in the country

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

At this point it is so bad there is an army of volunteers including the players from each time on their hands and knees trying to dry the court and they are peeling the midcourt logo off the floor

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