Manitoba lead walks off with Brier prize truck
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CALGARY — Colin Hodgson made his Brier debut here this morning a memorable one.
The 24-year-old Manitoba lead — the only member of Reid Carruthers’ squad without previous Brier experience — won the pre-event skills competition here at Scotiabank Saddledome Saturday morning, defeating Saskatchewan lead Dallan Muyres 26-16 in the final to win a two-year lease on a truck.
“I can fit my car in the back of it — so I’m pretty excited about that,” Hodgson said of his new vehicle.
Hodgson was asked how he intends to split the proceeds of a two-year truck lease with his Manitoba teammates. “I have absolutely no idea. I didn’t expect to go win that.”
Hodgson said he was thankful for the opportunity to work through some Brier jitters and build some confidence before his team begins their Brier here Saturday afternoon with a game against Team Canada’s John Morris on Draw 1.
“It feels good. It totally calmed my nerves and I’m really grateful for the opportunity to get the nerves out of the way early.”
Manitoba also plays on Draw 2, when they’ll take on Saskatchewan’s Steven Laycock.
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