Northern United, captained by Bruce Mouat, has taken the lead in curling鈥檚 Rock League, winning their second straight game. They defeated Shield, led by Brad Jacobs, with a score of 2-1, placing them at the top of the six-team standings at 2-0. The Rock League, a new tournament by The Curling Group, runs until Sunday at Toronto鈥檚 Mattamy Athletic Centre and features a $250,000 prize pool, with $100,000 for the winners. This unique format sees teams comprised of players from various countries competing in traditional men鈥檚, women鈥檚, and mixed doubles matches. Teams must win two out of three matches to claim victory in each contest.

By the Numbers
  • Northern United is currently 2-0 in the standings.
  • The competition offers $250,000 in total prize money, with $100,000 for the winning team.
State of Play
  • Northern United won both women鈥檚 team and mixed doubles matches against Shield.
  • Maple United and Shield are tied at 1-1, while Frontier is currently 0-2.
  • No team has swept all three matches in a day yet.
What's Next

As the league progresses, teams will aim to secure victories in their matches to qualify for Sunday鈥檚 playoffs. The final dynamics could shift significantly depending on each team's performance in the upcoming days.

Bottom Line

Northern United's impressive start positions them as strong contenders, but with tight competition and dynamic team compositions, the Rock League is set to produce thrilling matches ahead.