SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Kathy O'Rourke is taking Prince Edward Island to the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the first time.
After dropping their page playoff game to Jennifer Jones on Friday, P.E.I. will get another shot at Team Canada today in the championship after defeating Ontario's Krista McCarville 10-6 in Saturday night's semifinal. In their round-robin meeting, O'Rourke defeated Jones 9-5 but lost 8-5 in the page playoff.
"We have a score to settle with (Team Canada) I hope," said O'Rourke. "Hopefully we'll have a good game with them."
O'Rourke called the feeling of moving on amazing and noted that the philosophy all along has been to take things one step at a time.
"We tried to think about throwing one shot at a time out there the whole time," said O'Rourke. "When it was over I think we were in a little bit of shock. We're just happy that P.E.I. is in the final because that's what we were fighting for all week and now we're there."
The Jones rink will be gunning for their third straight title.
The loss left the McCarville rink in third, their second third-place finish this year.
"This year is the year of being third," said McCarville. "It's not fun."
She added that despite the third-place finish it's a learning experience.
"You gain lots of experience," said McCarville. "Playing on arena ice is really good. Hopefully it will give us some good experience, hopefully for next year (at the Scotties)."
P.E.I. on national stage today in women's curling
P.E.I. on national stage today in women's curling
- Published on Febuary 6th, 2010
- Published on June 14th, 2010
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The Canadian Press
O'Rourke team defeats Ontario 10-6 to advance to final of Scotties Tournament of Hearts
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- Andrew
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:43:00
Unbelievable. Look what hard work and determined faith can do. One more to go gang, let's do it!
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- Jim
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:42:33
Congratulations to the P. E. I. curlers for an excellent tournament. We wish them well on Sunday and hopefully they will win it all for Prince Edward Island in the finals. Bring it home ladies
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- Islander
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:41:20
Ken from PEI got it right, I am so glad others heard that comment in the 1-2 game. i hope Jones eats those arrogant words today. It should be motivation for the Island Ladies today. Good Luck and Potato Power!!!!!
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- SJT
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:40:33
Awesome... congrats and good luck girls, you can do it....West Prince is behind yahs all the way.....A great day to be an Islander!!!!!!!!!!
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- greg
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:39:55
Good luck to the PEI ladies curling team who have made all of us in the Atlantic Provinces very proud!
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- Jane
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:39:44
I think the picture shows how to win these big games - laugh a little, enjoy yourselves on the big stage. Win, lose or draw - you're the best that's ever been from PEI. Way to go!!
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- pat
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:39:42
good luck gals, we know you can do it and we are so very proud of you.
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- islander
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:37:27
GO PEI GO !!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! And yes I also agree with Ken and the other comment about J.Jones saying that Erin couldn't make the shot....how big headed can you get?!?! I hope the girls make her EAT her words! GO PEI !!!! WAHOO !!! We're proud of you!!!!
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- joan
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:35:46
Your go girls:
Awesome if pei had two teams for the Scotties next year!! -
- Ken
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:35:07
Congratulations. Iam sure you make all maritimers proud of the job you done. From a former Caper and my wife a former Islander from Charlottetown
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- We are an island
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:31:55
WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Linda
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:30:07
Excellent game! Good luck this afternoon.
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- Sandy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:24
Congrats Girls! Awesome job. Great curling out there. PEI is so very proud of you all.
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- Anne
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:24
Congratulations girls! Good luck tomorrow. We're all proud of you.
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- Evan
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:16
Congrats Ladies!! Good Luck Tomorrow!!!
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- vincey
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:06
Great One of the most excellent sport achievements in PEI history...way to go girls bring the championship home..
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- Trish
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:27:44
Awesome job girls!! Good luck on Sunday! You have done the Island very proud!
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- peibossman
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:27:24
no matter what happens in the final, you are all great ambassadors for Prince Edward Island...you make us proud...
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- Lisa
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:25:45
On behalf of us Islanders who live off Island...we are so proud....all the best ladies...we'll be watching..go get um!!
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- So close
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:23:39
So close to winning but Jones was able to complete the comeback.
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- MRA
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:21:39
congrats girls ,i know you can do it.
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- pmguerrero
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:15:27
If Erin plays as well in the final as she did last night; look out Jennifer Jones! You caught her in a bad game Friday night JJ; hopefully it doesn't happen again. Winning this is all about consistency with the big shots!
GO PEI GO!!!!!!!!!
You've made us all very proud, no matter how you do in the final. Good Luck Girls!!! -
- brewster
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:14:49
Great performance so far.Pulling hard for you this afternoon.Great to see some new younger players on the centre stage.
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- gail
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:14:34
Congrats. Great stuff and good luck today
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- speedy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:13:11
Just finished watching Team canada win 8-7 over our team PEI but the ladies can be proud because we were on the edge of our seats from the first stone to the last stone and 11 ends to finish, congratulations to both teams.
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- Donna
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:12:46
Great game on Saturday PEI. Good Luck on Sunday....know you can do it.
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- pat
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:10:39
hey-everyone- do not forget alan ledgerwood, the coach. he has made a marvelous job.
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- Preston
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:08:42
Erin's last shot in the 8th, had the right speed to make a count of 2, the stone must have picked up something, it came to a quick halt, Erin had a look of dis-belief, ended team Canada got 2, tough break girls, you're champions as far as I'm concerned
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- Antwon
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:07:15
Will you marry me Erin?
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- Garth
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:03:26
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES,WISHING YOU THE VERY BEST WITH YOUR GAME ON SUNDAY.
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- Adam
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:58:17
Way to go PEI!!! Very proud and excited to have PEI in the final!! It was exciting to watch this evening. Good luck tomorrow!
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- Ken
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:57:01
Best peice of advice I can give you is allow yourself to dream a little bit that you are going to win. That may help you a little bit if you find yourself leading.
More pressure on them than you. They have to win. You dont. I'm sure they watched that amazing 93% performance last night. Their book on Erin went right out the window in the 5th end when Erin made The shot of the week .
She's gonna pay for that comment the other night She cant make that double ....... I can barely make it. -
- Islander in VDO, QC
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:56:00
Great job Saturday! Who cares about the Super Bowl? I know what I will be watching Sunday. Good luck and bring the championship to the Island!!
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- Nancy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:54:44
Congratulations 'PEI GEMS !!!!
Your respect & support for each other will carry you a long way today!
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- John
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:53:10
Bravo girls! And good luck today. Regardless of the outcome, the province is MOST proud to you.
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- Mel
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:53:04
Great job girls. You gave Jones the scare of her life and with any luck at all you would have had the big one. Again, GREAT JOB.
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- Jan and Ber
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:51:51
As a former resident of PEI, you girls make all of us Islanders proud of you. You certainly are champions regardless of the outcome of the game this afternoon. We will be cheering for you from Florida.
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- SHEILA
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:51:29
GO GIRLS GO.......YOU MAKE P.E.I. PROUD !!!!
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- Kathy Lynne
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:50:42
I watched the curling match today and I was so proud of the four young women from PEI. They truly showed respect for each other and played extremely well. Someone had to win the game, but it was just by a whisker. PEI players were just as good as the team that took the gold. Silver is nicer anyway girls! I hope they are very proud of what they have accomplished. Good luck to you always.
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- city
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:48:03
Go girls go bring the trophy home and next year we can have two teams from P.E. in the tournament of hearts held in our fine province . Will have to wait and see after tomorrow's game.
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- good game
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:44:47
would have been nice to see PEI win, great game Girls, you even forced an extra end, we'll win it at home next year
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- Louise
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:42:16
It was very exciting to watch the game last night. The Island team did an excellent job. One stone at at time! Good luck and we're looking forward to the game this afternoon. My kids are watching the game at their universities.
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- Tammy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:42:09
Congrats! PEI Is behind you, Best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Tignish
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:41:10
Congratulations Girls . You did awesome and all the best in final.. But no matter you did awesome and West Prince is very proud of you.. We'll be cheering .. Good luck
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- Anne
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:40:18
Great job girls! Good luck in the finals!
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- Peter
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:35:25
Congrats on a great win last night. You have shown that PEI may be small but not to be taken lightly.
