Jennifer Jones opened her final Scotties Tournament of Hearts competition on a winning note. The Manitoba skip earned a 7-5 win over Nova Scotia’s Heather Smith in 10 ends Saturday afternoon in Calgary. It was the opening game of the tournament for both rinks.
Ontario’s Rachel Homan, B.C.’s Clancy Grandy also win openers in Calgary
Jennifer Jones opened her final Scotties Tournament of Hearts competition on a winning note.
The Manitoba skip earned a 7-5 win over Nova Scotia’s Heather Smith in 10 ends Saturday afternoon in Calgary. It was the opening game of the tournament for both rinks.
This marks Jones’s 18th tournament appearance but it will be her last as she’s retiring from women’s curling.
In other afternoon action Saturday, Manitoba’s Kate Cameron defeated New Brunswick’s Melissa Adams 10-5, British Columbia’s Clancy Grandy got past Ontario’s Danielle Inglis 9-4 while Ontario’s Rachel Homan earned a 9-5 win over Kerry Galusha of Northwest Territories.
The third draw is slated for later Saturday night.
WATCH | Jennifer Jones joins That Curling Show to reflect on sparkling career:
Jennifer Jones joins That Curling Show ahead of her final appearance at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, with the announcement that she will be retiring at the end of this season. The skip reflects on her illustrious career, the influence of her dad on her journey, and what she plans to do next.