Epping defeats Alberta, meets Brier champ Gushue at 8p.m.

Team Ontario: John Epping, Matt Camm, Patrick Jannsen, Tim March

Suspense is high at the Tim Horton’s Brier in Regina as Team Epping from the Leaside Curling Club meets defending Brier champion Brad Gushue’s Team Canada Friday night at 8 p.m.  Both rinks are 8 and 1 heading into the playoffs. The match airs on TSN.

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