2022 World University Games Qualifier Explained

2022 World University Games Qualifier
Host City:Ottawa, Ontario
Arena:RA Centre
Dates:September 22–25
Men's Winner: Dalhousie Tigers
Curling Club:Halifax CC, Halifax, NS
Skip:Owen Purcell
Third:Adam McEachren
Second:Jeffrey Meagher
Lead:David McCurdy
Alternate:Caelan McPherson
Coach:Anthony Purcell
Finalist: Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks (Mooibroek)
Women's Winner: Alberta Pandas
Skip2:Abby Marks
Third2:Catherine Clifford
Second2:Breanna Cullen
Lead2:Paige Papley
Alternate2:Serena Gray-Withers
Coach2:Amanda St. Laurent
Finalist2: Regina Rams (Englot)

The 2022 World University Games Qualifier was held from September 22 to 25 at the RA Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] This one-time event was used to select Canada's representatives for the 2023 Winter World University Games, as the 2022 U Sports/Curling Canada University Curling Championships was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The winning team on both the men's and women's sides will represent Canada at the 2023 Winter World University Games.[3]

Men

Qualification

The following universities qualified to participate in the 2022 World University Games Qualifier:[3]

Event Vacancies Qualified
Atlantic University Sport2 1 Dalhousie Tigers
Memorial Sea-Hawks
Ontario University Athletics2 3
TMU Bold
Queen's Golden Gaels
2 Alberta Golden Bears
Regina Rams
TOTAL 6

Teams

The teams are listed as follows:[4]

TeamSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateUniversity
Jaedon Neuert University of Alberta
Jeffrey Meagher David McCurdy Caelan McPherson Dalhousie University
Owen Purdy Connor Massey Jett Gazeley Grant Schnurr Kaamraan Islam Queen's University at Kingston
Jaedon Miller Carter Williamson Adam Bukurak Giovanni Wright University of Regina
Weston Oryniak Eric French Mattias Cheung Patrick Malas Toronto Metropolitan University
Sam Mooibroek Kibo Mulima Codie Harris Ben Pearce Sean McCloskey Wilfrid Laurier University

Round robin standings

Final Round Robin Standings

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4 1 39 30 22 20 2 5
3 2 30 35 22 21 1 6
Sam Mooibroek 3 2 43 25 21 18 0 8
2 3 33 39 22 21 2 6
Weston Oryniak 2 3 32 40 19 23 3 5
Owen Purdy 1 4 29 37 19 22 4 4

Knockout results

All draw times listed in Eastern Time .[5]

Draw 2

Thursday, September 22, 12:30 pm

Draw 4

Thursday, September 22, 8:30 pm

Draw 6

Friday, September 23, 12:30 pm

Draw 8

Friday, September 23, 8:30 pm

Draw 10

Saturday, September 24, 1:00 pm

Playoffs

Semifinal

Saturday, September 24, 7:30 pm

Final

Sunday, September 25, 11:00 am

Women

Qualification

The following universities qualified to participate in the 2022 World University Games Qualifier:[3]

Event Vacancies Qualified
Atlantic University Sport2 Dalhousie Tigers
UNB Reds
Ontario University Athletics2
Waterloo Warriors
2 Regina Rams
Alberta Pandas
TOTAL 6

Teams

The teams are listed as follows:[4]

TeamSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateUniversity
Breanna Cullen Serena Gray-Withers University of Alberta
Amanda Skiffington Natasha Fortin Sadie Pinksen Dalhousie University
Krystal Englot Chantel Hoag Kyla Thies Kelsey Deptuck University of Regina
Jenna Campbell Carly Smith Véronique Carroll Kirsten Donovan University of New Brunswick
Katie Ford Caitlyn Evely Shannon Warriner Kyra Woodend University of Waterloo
Emma McKenzie Emma Artichuk Wilfrid Laurier University

Round robin standings

Final Round Robin Standings

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5 0 43 20 24 16 2 7
Katie Ford 4 1 40 28 23 18 1 10
Krystal Englot 3 2 33 34 20 19 3 8
2 3 32 42 19 24 0 6
1 4 36 42 24 24 0 10
Jenna Campbell 0 5 31 49 18 27 0 7

Knockout results

All draw times listed in Eastern Time .[5]

Draw 1

Thursday, September 22, 8:30 am

Draw 3

Thursday, September 22, 4:30 pm

Draw 5

Friday, September 23, 8:30 am

Draw 7

Friday, September 23, 4:30 pm

Draw 9

Saturday, September 24, 9:00 am

Playoffs

Semifinal

Saturday, September 24, 7:30 pm

Final

Sunday, September 25, 11:00 am

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Menu. Curling Canada. August 20, 2022.
  2. News: Pandemic forces cancellations. Curling Canada. January 28, 2022. August 20, 2022.
  3. News: Ottawa to host FISU qualifier!. Curling Canada. May 13, 2022. August 20, 2022.
  4. Web site: List of Teams. Curling Canada. August 20, 2022.
  5. Web site: Draw Schedule. Curling Canada. August 20, 2022.