The quest for Canadian curling glory
A photographic look at weekend action from The Tim Hortons Brier
Newfoundland skip Brad Gushue (C) keeps his eye on the line, along with teammates Geoff Walker (L) and Adam Casey, during their page playoff game against Northern Ontario at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, March 9, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Ontario skip Glenn Howard is congratulated by his wife Judy after winning the bronze medal game at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 10, 2013.DAN RIEDLHUBER/Reuters
Alberta skip Kevin Martin reacts after his shot during play against Newfoundland at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Newfoundland skip Brad Gushue reacts to his shot in the 10th end during play against Alberta at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Newfoundland lead Geoff Walker rides a exercise bike after he and his teammates were defeated by Alberta during play at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
A Saskatchewan fan dressed in a full body stocking sits alone while watching play at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Newfoundland second Adam Casey (R) watches from behind Quebec skip Jean-Michel Menard during play at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Alberta skip Kevin Martin (L) and Ontario skip Glenn Howard chat during a break in their game at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 8, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Manitoba lead Mark Nichols (L) and second Reid Carruthers look at the TV replay on the centre screen during their page playoff game against Ontario at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 9, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Ontario skip Glenn Howard reacts after missing a shot in the 10th end to loose the game during their page playoff against Manitoba at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, March 9, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs watches the line of his shot during their page playoff game against Newfoundland at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, March 9, 2013.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Ontario skip Glenn Howard walks back to to the dressing room after being defeated by Northern Ontario in the semi-final game at the Canadian Men's Curling Championships in Edmonton, Alberta March 10, 2013. Ontario will meet Newfoundland in the bronze medal game.ANDY CLARK/Reuters
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs pauses for a moment during the gold medal draw against Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs celebrates scoring three in the 4th end during the gold medal draw against Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Manitoba skip Jeff Stoughton reacts to a shot during the gold medal draw against Northern Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs, right to left, coach, Tom Coulterman, E.J. Harnden, Ryan Harnden and alternate Matt Dumontelle celebrates his teams win over Manitoba following the gold medal draw at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
Manitoba skip Jeff Stoughton does a 360 as he throws his last rock during the gold medal draw against Northern Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs celebrates his teams win over Manitoba following the gold medal draw at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs celebrates his teams win over Manitoba following the gold medal draw at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Sunday, March 10, 2013.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press