The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Well, Speaker, once again we find ourselves celebrating perhaps the greatest Canadian curling team of all time.

I rise today on behalf of curling fans throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country to congratulate Team Gushue on winning the top prize in Canadian men’s curling, the 2024 Montana’s Brier.

Last night, Skip Brad Gushue, Third Mark Nichols, Second E. J. Harnden and Lead Geoff Walker won the Brier for the third year in a row beating Saskatchewan’s Team McEwen on home ice in Regina.

This makes Team Gushue the second team in history to pull a three-peat, and Brad Gushue is now the only Skip to have won the Brier six times. Teammates Marc and Geoff are also six-time winners.

What an amazing accomplishment!

Speaker, the members of Team Gushue have not only dominated the national curling scene, they are incredible ambassadors for Newfoundland and Labrador. They are also inspiring role models for young curlers and athletes everywhere.

Their sportsmanship, professionalism and generous nature have endeared them to so many, and they continue to represent this province with honour and pride.

Next, they are off to Switzerland to compete for the World Men’s Championship. I invite everyone to join me in cheering them on as they hurry hard to win their second world championship.

Thank you.