Yukon Men's Curling Championship Explained

The Yukon Men's Curling Championship is the men's territorial championship for men's curling in the Yukon. Beginning in 2015, the event serves as a direct qualifier to the Tim Hortons Brier, Canada's national men's curling championships. Prior to 2015, the event served as a qualifier for the Yukon/NWT Men's Curling Championship.

Winners (2015–present)

EventWinning team Winning clubCityRunner-up team(s)HostBrier rec.
Thomas Scoffin, Trygg Jensen, Joe Wallingham, Evan Latos[1] [2] Dustin Mikkelsen, Alexander Peech, Brandon Hagen, Trent Derkatch; and
Tyler Williams, Kevin Yost, Matthew Johnson, Scott Williamson (tie)		15th (2–6)
Thomas Scoffin, Trygg Jensen, Joe Wallingham, Evan Latos[3] Andrew Komlodi, Terry Miller, Peter Andersen, Doug Hamilton[4] [5] 14th (2–6)
17th (1–7)
No other entries[7] N/A T-17th (0–8)
Thomas Scoffin, Brett Winfield, Trygg Jensen, Joe WallinghamPat Paslawski, Terry Miller, Doug Hamilton, Don McPhee T-15th (0–7)
Whitehorse Curling Club T-11th (3–4)
Whitehorse Curling Club Jon Solberg, Craig Kochan, Dustin Mikkelsen, Brandon Hagen 15th (2–6)
Whitehorse Curling Club 13th (2–2)
Whitehorse Curling Club 14th (1–2)
Whitehorse Curling Club 13th (1–2)

Winners (up to 2015)

The following teams won the Yukon playdowns for the Territorial men's curling championship. These teams were known as "Yukon #1" at the Territories championships. The runner up team also qualified for the territorial championship and was known as "Yukon #2".

EventWinning team
2014 Pat Paslawski, Doug Hamilton, Alexander Peech, Trent Derkatch[8]
2013 No event: no teams entered
2012 George Hilderman, Gord Zealand, Pat Molloy, Bob Walker[9]
2011 Jon Solberg, Doug Gee, Clint Ireland, Darol Stuart[10]
2010 Chad Cowan, James Buyck, Wade Scoffin, Clint Ireland
2009 Chad Cowan, James Buyck, Wade Scoffin, Clint Ireland
2008[11] Jon Solberg, Clint Abel, Doug Gee, Gordon Puddister
2007[12] Wade Scoffin, James Buyck, Ray Mikkelsen, Clint Ireland
2006[13] Chad Cowan, Wade Scoffin, James Buyck, Ross Milward
2005[14] Chad Cowan, Wade Scoffin, James Buyck, Ross Milward
2004[15] Chad Cowan, Wade Scoffin, James Buyck, Ross Milward
2003[16] Chad Cowan, Doug Bryant, James Buyck, Ross Milward
2002[17] [18] Jon Solberg, Wade Scoffin, Ray Mikkelsen, Darol Stuart

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Streaming Schedule for the Yukon Scotties and Brier Playdowns. Yukon Curling Association. January 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Yukon Curling Association. Yukon Curling Association. January 14, 2024.
  3. News: Brier bound! Congratulations to Team Scoffin (Thomas Scoffin, Trygg Jensen, Joe Wallingham, Evan Latos), winners of the Yukon Men's playdowns.. Whitehorse Curling Club. Facebook. January 16, 2023. January 16, 2023.
  4. News: MEN’S BRIER CHAMPIONSHIP. Yukon Curling Association. January 16, 2023.
  5. News: Yukon Curling Association. Yukon Curling Association. January 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: Congratulations to Team Birnie... . January 10, 2022 . Facebook . Yukon Curling Association . March 2, 2023 . en.
  7. Web site: Curling bubble plans provide hope for some teams, while others left disappointed - TSN.ca. 12 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Whitehorse Daily Star: Paslawski rink's dream season continues.
  9. Web site: Team Hilderman No. 1 for territories' playdown. 23 January 2012.
  10. Web site: NWT's Galusha nabs spot to Scotties. 2 February 2011.
  11. Whitehorse Star, 13 Feb 2008, pg 23 "2008 Territorial Men's Championships to be held at Whitehorse Curling Club"
  12. Whitehorse Star, 22 Jan 2007, pg 19 "Scoffin, Fraser advance after wild weekend"
  13. Whitehorse Star, 16 Feb 2006, pg 23 "Territorial playdowns in curling underway"
  14. Whitehorse Star, 24 Jan 2005, pg 17 "Koe headed back to Scotts after win over Baldwin"
  15. Whitehorse Star, 2 Feb 2004, pg 16 "Cowan, Wasnea will represent Yukon at territorial playdowns"
  16. Whitehorse Star, 6 Jan 2003, pg 23 "Cowan, Baldwin earn top berths for territorial playdowns"
  17. Whitehorse Star, 14 Dec 2001, pg 45 "Solberg stays undefeated with morning win at playdowns"
  18. Whitehorse Star, 17 Dec 2001, pg 23 "Prosko rink redeems itself to earn second berth"

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