Team Gushue have completed what many would say was the impossible. Down a player, Brad Gushue and rink have won their fourth Brier Championship.
By defeating Team Alberta’s Kevin Koe, 9-8 in extra ends, Gushue now ranks among the top Brier winning skips of all time.
Entering the tournament as the Wild Card rink, they were undefeated until Friday. Heading into the final weekend of play Mark Nichols tested positive for COVID-19. The team dropped one game, but fought their way back into the championship game to win it all.
Special delivery for a special guy! #Brier2022 pic.twitter.com/VraPZ5u0Cz
— Team Gushue (@TeamGushue) March 14, 2022
EARLIER STORY
Team Gushue is heading to the finals of the Brier.
The team defeated Team Bottcher in the semi-finals 9-3 earlier today.
The team got the win with one man down, as Mark Nichols has been sidelined with COVID.
In a Tweet, Nichols says he’s “beyond proud” of the team.
Team Gushue faces off against Team Koe in the finals at 9:30 Newfoundland time tonight.
Brier final baby!! 🔥🔥🔥
I’m beyond proud of this team. They have each stepped up in every possible way. This year/event has been the biggest roller coaster I’ve ever been on. And it’s not over yet!
We’ve got one game left friends.
See you tonight! ❤️🥌❤️@TeamGushue
— Mark Nichols (@MarkNichols_NL) March 13, 2022
