HUMBER HAWKS WIN NATIONAL MEN'S CURLING CROWN

MEN'S GOLD MEDAL RECAP
Humber Hawks vs. NAIT Ooks

The Humber Hawks cemented their status as national champions with a convincing 7–2 victory over the NAIT Ooks. Humber controlled the match from the outset, scoring in the first two ends and putting the game out of reach with two-point scores in both the fourth and sixth ends. The Ooks struggled to generate offense against the Hawks' precision, managing only single points in the third and fifth ends before the match concluded after seven ends.

MEN'S BRONZE MEDAL RECAP
Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue vs. Sault Cougars

In a hard-fought battle for the podium, the Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue secured the bronze medal with a 6–4 win over Sault College. The match was a back-and-forth affair until the later stages, when the Gaillards took advantage of the eighth end to score two points and break the deadlock. Despite a steady performance from Sault College, who scored single points in four different ends, they were unable to match the multi-point surges from the Gaillards.

MEN'S SEMI-FINAL RECAP
Humber Hawks vs. Sault Cougars

The undefeated Humber Hawks secured their spot in the gold medal match with an 8–5 victory over Sault College. Humber took an early lead with two points in the opening end, but Sault College proved resilient, battling back to tie the game 5–5 by the seventh end. The Hawks demonstrated their championship poise in the final end, utilizing the hammer to score three decisive points and secure the win.

MEN'S ROUND ROBIN

Humber Hawks vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
The Humber Hawks secured a decisive 6–2 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers. While Mohawk took an early lead in the first end, Humber's consistency through the middle ends proved too much to handle. The Hawks rattled off six consecutive points between the third and sixth ends to put the game out of reach.

NAIT Ooks vs. Sault Cougars
The NAIT Ooks edged out Sault College in a 6–5 thriller that came down to the final end. NAIT took a strong lead early with a three-point second end, but Sault College fought back with single points in the sixth and seventh to tie the match at 5–5. In the eighth end, NAIT utilized the hammer to secure the winning point.

Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue vs. Sault Cougars
In a high-scoring Draw 12 battle on Feb. 20, the Gaillards pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sault College 9–8. Sault College appeared to be in total control early on, leading 7–1 after four ends. However, the Gaillards surged back with three points in both the fifth and sixth ends, followed by a decisive two points in the final end to steal the victory.

Concordia Thunder vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
The Concordia Thunder secured a 7–5 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers in a balanced match. Concordia took an early 2–0 lead in the first end and maintained a steady advantage throughout the game. While Mohawk managed a three-point rally in the sixth end to keep things competitive, Concordia responded with two points in the seventh to lock down the win.

Humber Hawks vs. SAIT Trojans
The Humber Hawks earned a 6–4 win over the SAIT Trojans by capitalizing on a massive second end. After giving up two points in the first, Humber roared back with three points in the second and two more in the fourth. SAIT was unable to generate any multi-point ends for the remainder of the match, allowing Humber to maintain their lead until the final stone.

Mohawk Mountaineers vs. SAIT Trojans
The Mohawk Mountaineers pulled off a thrilling comeback victory against the SAIT Trojans. After falling behind 5-0 early, Mohawk exploded for five points in the third end and another in the fourth to take the lead. Although SAIT fought back to tie the game, Mohawk secured the 8-7 win with two points in the final frame.

Humber Hawks vs. Concordia Thunder
The Humber Hawks delivered a 9-3 dominant performance to defeat the Concordia Thunder. Humber took control in the middle ends, highlighted by a massive four-point third end followed by three more in the fifth. Concordia was held to single points throughout the match, leading to a handshake after six ends.

Sault Cougars vs. Assiniboine Cougars
Sault College utilized a big fourth end of their own, scoring four points to break open a defensive battle. The Assiniboine Cougars fought back with two points in the sixth and a single in the eighth, but Sault's early lead proved too large to overcome, resulting in a 6-4 final.

Sault Cougars vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
Sault College utilized a strong first half to pull away from the Mohawk Mountaineers. Scoring two points in both the second and fourth ends, Sault established a lead that Mohawk's late-game singles couldn't match. The match concluded after seven ends with a final score of 6-3.

Humber Hawks vs. NAIT Ooks
The Humber Hawks maintained a steady edge over the NAIT Ooks, opening with a deuce and never looking back. Although NAIT managed a two-point sixth end to keep things interesting, Humber shut the door with two points in the eighth to wrap up the 7-4 win.

Assiniboine Cougars vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
Assiniboine Cougars skated to an 8–2 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers. The Cougars jumped out early with two in the first end, taking the lead. Mohawk responded with a single in the second, but Assiniboine quickly regained control with multiple-point ends in the third, fifth, and sixth. Consistent scoring and strong strategic play allowed the Cougars to build a commanding lead and secure the win.

Humber Hawks vs. Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
On the men's side, the Humber Hawks bounced back for an 8–6 victory over the Gaillards in a high-scoring affair. Humber opened the game with strong early ends, but Gaillard stayed close, trading points through the middle of the match. The Hawks pulled ahead with a big sixth end, while Gaillard added singles to keep the game within reach. Timely scoring and consistent execution down the stretch allowed Humber to secure the win, giving them the lead in the standings with a perfect record.

Sault Cougars vs. SAIT Trojans
The Sault Cougars slid to an 8–4 victory over the SAIT Trojans in a well-executed performance. SAIT opened the scoring with a single in the first, but Sault answered with two in the second to take the lead. The Trojans added another point in the third, while the Cougars continued to build momentum with a pair in the fourth. After SAIT picked up two in the fifth to close the gap, Sault seized control in the sixth with a decisive three-point end and added one more in the seventh to secure the win.

Mohawk Mountaineers 5, Nait OOKS 2
The Mohawk Mountaineers claimed a 5–2 victory over the NAIT Ooks, maintaining defensive control for the entire match. Mohawk steadily built their lead with a single in the third end before breaking the game open with a decisive three-point fifth. While the Ooks managed to claw back two points in the seventh end, the Mountaineers' efficient play in the early ends proved insurmountable, handing NAIT their first loss of the event.

Humber Hawks vs. Sault Cougars
The Humber Hawks men came away with a 6–4 win over the Sault Cougars in a hard-fought, contentious match. Humber built momentum with a three-point fifth end, while the Cougars battled back with points in the second, eighth, and a two-point sixth end. Despite the back-and-forth play, the Hawks held on to secure the victory.

Sault Cougars vs. Concordia Thunder
The Sault College Cougars men's team earned a solid 6–3 win over the Concordia Thunder. After a cautious start, the Cougars took control with a two-point score in the fourth end. Concordia tried to rally with a deuce in the sixth, but Sault College immediately answered with two points in the seventh to seal the clinical victory.

Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
The defending champion Mohawk men's team fell to Gaillards d'Abitibi-Témiscamingue 11–3 in their opening match. The Gaillards built an early lead with strong ends in the first and third, then sealed the victory with a massive six-point fifth end. Mohawk struggled to find their rhythm as their opponents executed clinical shots throughout the game. 

Humber Hawks vs. Assiniboine Cougars
The Humber College Hawks defeated the Assiniboine College Cougars 7–4. Assiniboine started strong with a point in the first, but Humber responded quickly to keep the game tight. The turning point came in the fourth end when Humber surged with four points to take a commanding lead. While the Cougars added a single in the sixth, Humber countered with a point in the seventh to secure the win after eight ends. 

WOMEN'S ROUND ROBIN

Mohawk Mountaineers vs. Assiniboine Cougars
The Mohawk Mountaineers delivered a powerhouse performance, defeating the Assiniboine Cougars 11–3. Mohawk effectively ended the game in the first end by scoring seven points right out of the gate. The Cougars managed to score single points in three consecutive ends, but Mohawk added another two in the sixth to prompt a concession.

Niagara Knights 10 vs. Humber Hawks 4
The Niagara Knights secured a 10–4 victory over the Humber Hawks, thanks to a historic sixth end. The game was extremely tight at 4–3 in favor of Niagara heading into the sixth, where the Knights exploded for seven points in a single end. That massive score ended the Hawks' hopes and resulted in a final game statistic of 10–4.

PACWEST vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
PACWEST narrowly edged out the Mohawk Mountaineers in a 7–6 thriller. Mohawk took a late lead with a huge four-point score in the sixth end. However, PACWEST remained composed under pressure, scoring two points in the seventh and stealing a single point in the eighth end to secure the comeback win.

Red Deer Polytechnic Queens vs. Humber Hawks
Red Deer Polytechnic Queens took down the Humber Hawks 6–4 in a defensively sound performance. Red Deer jumped out to an early lead with two points in the opening end and added two more in the fourth. Despite Humber's attempt to rally with two points in the seventh, Red Deer held them off in the final end to preserve the victory.

Concordia Thunder vs. Niagara Knights
The Concordia Thunder claimed a tight 5–4 victory over the Niagara Knights in a game defined by small margins. The match was tied 3–3 after six ends, but Concordia's consistency proved to be the difference. By scoring single points in the seventh and eighth ends, the Thunder were able to overcome Niagara's efforts and walk away with the win.

Niagara Knights vs. Red Deer Polytechnic Queens
The Niagara Knights used a consistent scoring attack to overcome the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens. Niagara built their lead with back-to-back deuces in the fourth and fifth ends. While the Queens attempted a late rally with three points over the sixth and seventh ends, the Knights added an insurance single in the eighth to seal the 7-4 win.

SAIT Trojans vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
The SAIT Trojans put on an offensive clinic, scoring in each of the first four ends to jump out to a commanding 7-0 lead. The Mohawk Mountaineers managed to put two points on the board in the fifth, but SAIT promptly responded with a deuce in the sixth, ending the game early winning 9-2.

Concordia Thunder vs. Humber Hawks
In the most lopsided match of the draw, the Concordia Thunder dominated from the first rock, opening the game with a staggering six points. They continued the onslaught with three in the third and four in the fifth, leading the Humber Hawks to concede after just five ends with the score at 15-2.

Humber Hawks vs. Assiniboine Cougars
The Humber Hawks delivered a powerhouse performance, ending their match against the Assiniboine Cougars early. Humber opened with a three-point first end and never let up, recording multiple-point scores in nearly every frame. The Cougars were held to just a single point in the fifth before the match was conceded at 13-1.

Niagara Knights vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
This high-scoring battle saw the Niagara Knights use a big final end to fend off a Mohawk comeback. After the Mountaineers tied the game with a three-point seventh end, the Knights responded with three of their own in the eighth to seal the 9-6 victory.

Mohawk Mountaineers vs. Humber Hawks
The Mohawk Mountaineers rolled to an 8–2 victory over the Humber Hawks in a dominant performance. Humber opened the scoring with a single in the first end, but Mohawk responded immediately, taking control with a steady offensive push in the middle ends. The Mountaineers built a commanding lead and finished strong to secure the 8–2 win.

Niagara Knights vs. Assiniboine Cougars
Niagara women's team delivered a commanding 14–1 victory over the Assiniboine Cougars.Niagara set the tone early with four in the first end and followed it up with a massive six-point second end to take full control. After Assiniboine got on the board with a single in the third, Niagara continued to apply pressure, adding one in the fourth, two in the fifth, and another in the sixth. With a 14–1 lead, the game concluded early, as Niagara's explosive start and consistent execution proved too much for the Cougars to overcome.

Red Deer Queens vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
The Red Deer Polytechnic women earned a 7–3 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers women. Red Deer built momentum early with points in the first, second, and third ends, while Mohawk scored singles in the fourth, fifth, and sixt ends. Consistent scoring and strong play helped Red Deer maintain control and secure the win.

SAIT Trojans vs. Humber Hawks
The SAIT Trojans women dominated the Humber Hawks women with a 10–3 victory. The Trojans jumped out early with a five-point first end and added consistent scoring in the second and sixth ends. Humber managed singles in the third, fourth, and sixth ends, but it wasn't enough to challenge SAIT's commanding performance.

PACWEST 11 vs. Niagara Knights
Niagara looked to set the tone early, but it was the PACWEST who effectively put the game out of reach in the opening half. PACWEST followed up a massive four-point second end with a clinical three-point steal in the third to take a commanding lead. Niagara was unable to find its way back into the match, and PACWEST coasted to an 11–2 victory after a dominant six ends of play.

Concordia Thunder vs. Mohawk Mountaineers
Concordia claimed a 9–4 win over Mohawk in a steady performance. The Thunder built an early lead with singles in the first two ends. Mohawk fought back with a two-point effort in the fifth to tie the score, but Concordia remained composed. They finished strong with a decisive four-point score in the eighth end to pull away for the win.

SAIT Trojans vs. Niagara Knights
The SAIT Trojans women's team secured a 7–3 victory over the Niagara Knights to start their championship run. SAIT built momentum with key points in the second end and controlled the house for the remainder of the match. Niagara struggled to generate a multi-point end, as SAIT's precise strategy kept them in the lead until the final stones.

PACWEST 14 vs. Humber Hawks
The PACWEST women's team opened their championship defense with a dominant 14–3 win over the Humber Hawks. PACWEST made a statement early, scoring five points in the second end and adding six more in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Their precise shot-making and strategic play set a high bar for the rest of the tournament.

Source: Curling Canada/CCAA Communications