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Find sources: "2011 Sun Life Classic" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (May 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Curling competition at Brantford & Paris, Ontario 2011 Sun Life Financial Invitational Curling Classic Host city Brantford & Paris, Ontario Arena Brant Curling Club Brantford Golf and Country Club Paris Curling Club Dates Nov. 17–21 Men's winner Niklas Edin Curling club Karlstads CK, Karlstad Skip Niklas Edin Third Sebastian Kraupp Second Fredrik Lindberg Lead Viktor Kjäll Finalist Sven Michel Women's winner Sherry Middaugh Curling club Coldwater & District CC, Coldwater Skip Sherry Middaugh Third Jo-Ann Rizzo Second Lee Merklinger Lead Leigh Armstrong Finalist Erika Brown The **2011 [Sun Life Financial Invitational Curling Classic](/source/Sun_Life_Classic)** was held from November 17 to 21 at the [Brantford Golf and Country Club](/source/Brantford_Golf_and_Country_Club) and [Brant Curling Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brant_Curling_Club&action=edit&redlink=1) in [Brantford](/source/Brantford), [Ontario](/source/Ontario) and the [Paris Curling Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paris_Curling_Club&action=edit&redlink=1) in [Paris, Ontario](/source/Paris%2C_Ontario). It was held during Week 12 of the [2011–12 World Curling Tour](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_World_Curling_Tour) season. The total purse for both the men's and women's events was [CAD](/source/Canadian_dollar)$50,000.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Men ### Teams Skip Third Second Lead Locale Chad Allen Travis Fanset Jay Allen Jim Clayton Brantford, Ontario Greg Balsdon Chris Ciasnocha Tyler Morgan Jamie Farnell Kingston, Ontario Mark Bice Codey Maus Steve Bice Jamie Danbrook Sarnia, Ontario Robert Brewer Al Belec Dusty Jakomait Greg McLellan Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Matthew Camm Peter Steski Andrew Hamilton Ed Cyr Ottawa, Ontario Peter Corner Graeme McCarrel Joe Frans Darryl Prebble Brampton, Ontario Benoit Schwarz (fourth) Peter de Cruz (skip) Gilles Vuille Valentin Tanner Switzerland Matt Dumontelle Jordan Chandler Kyle Chandler Gavan Jamieson Sudbury, Ontario Niklas Edin Sebastian Kraupp Fredrik Lindberg Viktor Kjäll Karlstad, Sweden John Epping Scott Bailey Scott Howard David Mathers Toronto, Ontario Michael Fournier Dwayne Fowler Simon Lejour Yannick Lejour Montreal, Quebec Tyler George Chris Plys Rich Ruohonen Aanders Brorson Duluth, Minnesota Brad Gushue Ryan Fry Geoff Walker Adam Casey St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador David Hamblin Kevin Hambin Kyle Einarson Mike Neufeld Morris, Manitoba Mike Harris Jim Wilson Scott Foster Ken McDermott Oakville, Ontario Brent Ross (fourth) Jake Higgs (skip) Jonathan Beuk Bill Buchanan Harriston, Ontario Glenn Howard Wayne Middaugh Brent Laing Craig Savill Coldwater, Ontario Brad Jacobs E. J. Harnden Ryan Harnden Scott Seabrook Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Mark Kean Andrew Clayton Patrick Janssen Tim March Toronto, Ontario Kevin Koe Pat Simmons Carter Rycroft Nolan Thiessen Edmonton, Alberta Kevin Martin John Morris Marc Kennedy Ben Hebert Edmonton, Alberta Dale Matchett Ryan Werenich Jeff Gorda Shawn Kaufman Bradford, Ontario Heath McCormick Bill Stopera Martin Sather Dean Gemmell New York City, New York Mike McEwen B. J. Neufeld Matt Wozniak Denni Neufeld Winnipeg, Manitoba Jean-Michel Ménard Martin Crête Éric Sylvain Philippe Ménard Gatineau/Lévis, Quebec Sven Michel Claudio Pätz Sandro Trolliet Simon Gempeler Adelboden, Switzerland Braeden Moskowy Kirk Muyres D.J. Kidby Dustin Kidby Regina, Saskatchewan Dan Petryk (fourth) Steve Petryk (skip) Colin Hodgson Brad Chyz Calgary, Alberta Greg Richardson Paul Winford Dan Baird Craig Simms Ottawa, Ontario Robert Rumfeldt Adam Spencer Scott Hodgson Greg Robinson Guelph, Ontario Rasmus Stjerne Johnny Frederiksen Mikkel Poulsen Troels Harry Hvidovre, Denmark Wayne Tuck, Jr. Craig Kochan Scott McDonald Paul Moffatt Toronto, Ontario ### Knockout results #### A event First Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 1 Mike McEwen 7 David Hamblin 4 Mike McEwen 7 Steve Petryk 5 Steve Petryk 1 Peter Corner 0 Mike McEwen 3 John Epping 6 Peter de Cruz 6 Mike Harris 8 Mike Harris 3 Peter de Cruz 7 Peter de Cruz 5 Brad Gushue 4 Peter de Cruz 2 Niklas Edin 6 Sven Michel 8 Greg Richardson 1 Niklas Edin 1 Sven Michel 9 Sven Michel 6 Dale Matchette 4 Sven Michel 8 Braeden Moskowy 6 Heath McCormick 2 Jean-Michel Ménard 7 Jean-Michel Ménard 5 Heath McCormick 11 Heath McCormick 7 Kevin Koe 8 First Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 2 Glenn Howard 6 Robert Brewer 2 Glenn Howard 8 Tyler George 4 Tyler George 7 Matt Dumontelle 2 Glenn Howard 5 Mark Kean 5 Rasmus Stjerne 7 Matthew Camm 3 Mark Kean 6 Rasmus Stjerne 7 Rasmus Stjerne 9 Brad Jacobs 5 Rasmus Stjerne 8 Wayne Tuck, Jr. 1 Jake Higgs 3 Robert Rumfeldt 8 Robert Rumfeldt 4 Jake Higgs 8 Jake Higgs 10 Chad Allen 3 ' Jake Higgs 6 Greg Balsdon 0 Mark Bice 3 Mark Bice 6 Mark Bice 4 Michael Fournier 3 Kevin Martin 3 Kevin Martin 8 #### B event Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 3 Niklas Edin 8 David Hamblin 7 David Hamblin 1 Peter Corner 6 Glenn Howard 6 Niklas Edin 3 Glenn Howard 6 John Epping 3 Jean-Michel Ménard 7 John Epping 8 John Epping 10 Brad Gushue 3 Mark Bice 6 John Epping 9 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 3 Tyler George 7 Greg Richardson 7 Greg Richardson 2 Dale Matchette 5 Tyler George 3 Kevin Koe 9 Mark Kean 4 Braeden Moskowy 0 Kevin Koe 7 Kevin Koe 7 Peter de Cruz 2 Kevin Koe 8 Qualifier 3 Glenn Howard 4 Kevin Koe 2 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 4 Robert Rumfeldt 6 Robert Brewer 8 Robert Brewer 1 Matt Dumontelle 4 Mike McEwen 7 Robert Rumfeldt 2 Mike McEwen 7 Kevin Martin 1 Kevin Martin 3 Matthew Camm 3 Brad Jacobs 0 Brad Jacobs 6 Heath McCormick 3 Kevin Martin 6 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 4 Steve Petryk 7 Wayne Tuck, Jr. 5 Wayne Tuck, Jr. 2 Chad Allen 4 Steve Petryk 1 Greg Balsdon 7 Mike Harris 4 Greg Balsdon 9 Greg Balsdon 8 Michael Fournier 2 Jake Higgs 4 Greg Balsdon 6 Qualifier 4 Mike McEwen 8 Greg Balsdon 2 #### C event Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 5 Heath McCormick 4 Peter Corner 5 Brad Gushue 6 Brad Gushue 6 Brad Gushue 4 Brad Jacobs 8 Steve Petryk 2 Brad Jacobs 7 Brad Jacobs 7 Robert Brewer 2 Kevin Koe 5 Brad Jacobs 2 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 6 Mike Harris 4 Wayne Tuck, Jr. 6 Peter de Cruz 6 Wayne Tuck, Jr. 2 Peter de Cruz 5 Niklas Edin 6 Niklas Edin 8 Dale Matchette 5 Braeden Moskowy 6 Braeden Moskowy 6 Kevin Martin 3 Niklas Edin 5 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 7 Tyler George 7 Michael Fournier 6 Michael Fournier 6 Chad Allen 5 Tyler George 1 Robert Rumfeldt 8 Robert Rumfeldt 5 Jean-Michel Ménard 5 Jean-Michel Ménard 3 David Hamblin 4 Greg Balsdon 9 Robert Rumfeldt 4 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 8 Mark Kean 7 Greg Richardson 3 John Epping 7 Mark Kean 8 Mark Kean 9 Jake Higgs 6 Mark Bice 8 Matthew Camm 3 Matt Dumontelle 3 Matt Dumontelle 4 Jake Higgs 7 Mark Bice 3 ### Playoffs Quarterfinal Semifinal Final Sven Michel 8 Mark Kean 2 Sven Michel 6 Mike McEwen 5 Mike McEwen 6 Kevin Koe 3 Sven Michel 2 Niklas Edin 7 Glenn Howard 3 Niklas Edin 5 Niklas Edin 5 Rasmus Stjerne 3 Rasmus Stjerne 6 Greg Balsdon 2 ## Women ### Teams Skip Third Second Lead Locale Cathy Auld Janet Murphy Stephanie Gray Melissa Foster Mississauga, Ontario Cheryl Bernard Susan O'Connor Lori Olson-Johns Jennifer Sadleir Calgary, Alberta Suzanne Birt Shelly Bradley Robyn MacPhee Leslie MacDougall Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Leslie Bishop Stephanie LeDrew Courtney Davies Kate Hamer Sarnia, Ontario Erika Brown Debbie McCormick Ann Swisshelm Jessica Schultz Madison, Wisconsin Chrissy Cadorin Brit O'Neill Jenn Minchin Jasmine Thurston Glendale, Ontario Chelsea Carey Kristy McDonald Kristen Foster Lindsay Titheridge Morden, Manitoba Laura Crocker Sarah Wilkes Jen Gates Clancy Grandy Waterloo, Ontario Lisa Farnell Erin Morrissey Kim Brown Ainsley Galbraith Chaffeys Locks, Ontario Julie Hastings Christy Trombley Stacey Smith Katrina Collins Thornhill, Ontario Amber Holland Kim Schneider Tammy Schneider Heather Kalenchuk Kronau, Saskatchewan Jennifer Jones Kaitlyn Lawes Joëlle Sabourin Dawn Askin Winnipeg, Manitoba Andrea Kelly Rebecca Atkinson Jillian Babin Jodie de Solla Oromocto, New Brunswick Shannon Kleibrink Amy Nixon Bronwen Webster Chelsey Matson Calgary, Alberta Patti Lank Nina Spatola Caitlin Maroldo Mackenzie Lank Lewiston, New York Marie-France Larouche Brenda Nicholls Amélie Blais Anne-Marie Filteau Lévis, Quebec Stefanie Lawton Sherry Anderson Sherri Singler Marliese Kasner Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Jackie Lockhart Karen Kennedy Kay Adams Sarah Macintyre Edinburgh, Scotland Krista McCarville Ashley Miharija Liz Armstrong Sarah Lang Thunder Bay, Ontario Sherry Middaugh Jo-Ann Rizzo Lee Merklinger Leigh Armstrong Coldwater, Ontario Eve Muirhead Anna Sloan Vicki Adams Claire Hamilton Perth, Scotland Heather Nedohin Beth Iskiw Jessica Mair Laine Peters Edmonton, Alberta Allison Nimik Lori Eddy Kimberly Tuck Julie Columbus Elmvale, Ontario Cathy Overton-Clapham Jenna Loder Ashley Howard Breanne Meakin Winnipeg, Manitoba Cassandra Potter Jamie Haskell Jackie Lemke Steph Sambor St. Paul, Minnesota Allison Pottinger Nicole Joraanstad Natalie Nicholson Tabitha Peterson St. Paul, Minnesota Julie Reddick Carrie Lindner Megan Balsdon Laura Hickey Toronto, Ontario Kelly Scott Dailene Sivertson Sasha Carter Jacquie Armstrong Kelowna, British Columbia Robyn Silvernagle Kelsey Dutton Dayna Demmans Cristina Goertzen Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Heather Smith-Dacey Danielle Parsons Blisse Comstock Teri Lake Halifax, Nova Scotia Heather Strong Laura Strong Jen Cunningham Stephanie Corab St. John's, Newfoundland Kirsten Wall Hollie Nicol Danielle Inglis Jill Mouzar Toronto, Ontario ### Knockout results #### A event First Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 1 Jennifer Jones 2 Heather Strong 7 Heather Strong 7 Lisa Farnell 6 Lisa Farnell 6 Cathy Auld 3 Heather Strong 1 Cathy Overton-Clapham 4 Eve Muirhead 8 Jackie Lockhart 6 Jackie Lockhart 2 Leslie Bishop 0 Eve Muirhead 7 Eve Muirhead 7 Eve Muirhead 5 Chelsea Carey 7 Chelsea Carey 4 Chrissy Cadorin 6 Chelsea Carey 4 Allison Pottinger 7 Allison Pottinger 2 Kelly Scott 6 Chelsea Carey 5 Kirsten Wall 8 Kirsten Wall 3 Laura Crocker 4 Kirsten Wall 7 Cassandra Potter 9 Cassandra Potter 3 Stefanie Lawton 5 First Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 2 Amber Holland 4 Robyn Silvernagle 6 Robyn Silvernagle 4 Patti Lank 5 Allison Nimik 5 Allison Nimik 8 Allison Nimik 2 Krista McCarville 9 Krista McCarville 8 Erika Brown 8 Krista McCarville 4 Julie Reddick 3 Heather Nedohin 2 Heather Nedohin 4 Krista McCarville 7 Sherry Middaugh 5 Sherry Middaugh 8 Marie-France Larouche 4 Sherry Middaugh 7 Heather Smith-Dacey 4 Cheryl Bernard 5 Cheryl Bernard 7 Sherry Middaugh 6 Julie Hastings 11 Julie Hastings 2 Suzanne Birt 3 Julie Hastings 6 Andrea Kelly 2 Shannon Kleibrink 5 Shannon Kleibrink 8 #### B event Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 3 Allison Pottinger 2 Jennifer Jones 6 Jennifer Jones 8 Cathy Auld 2 Allison Nimik 1 Jennifer Jones 6 Jennifer Jones 8 Leslie Bishop 2 Cassandra Potter 2 Cathy Overton-Clapham 2 Leslie Bishop 8 Leslie Bishop 8 Julie Hastings 7 Leslie Bishop 10 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 3 Robyn Silvernagle 5 Chrissy Cadorin 3 Kelly Scott 2 Kelly Scott 6 Robyn Silvernagle 4 Heather Nedohin 9 Heather Nedohin 9 Laura Crocker 7 Laura Crocker 3 Stefanie Lawton 6 Chelsea Carey 5 Heather Nedohin 3 Qualifier 3 Jennifer Jones 7 Chelsea Carey 2 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 4 Cheryl Bernard 6 Amber Holland 6 Amber Holland 4 Patti Lank 3 Heather Strong 5 Cheryl Bernard 4 Heather Strong 1 Erika Brown 9 Shannon Kleibrink 3 Erika Brown 8 Erika Brown 5 Julie Reddick 1 Kirsten Wall 5 Erika Brown 7 Second Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals To Qualifier 4 Lisa Farnell 1 Marie-France Larouche 1 Heather Smith-Dacey 7 Heather Smith-Dacey 4 Heather Smith-Dacey 4 Jackie Lockhart 6 Jackie Lockhart 6 Suzanne Birt 4 Andrea Kelly 3 Andrea Kelly 11 Krista McCarville 9 Jackie Lockhart 4 Qualifier 4 Erika Brown 5 Krista McCarville 6 #### C event Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 5 Kirsten Wall 5 Cathy Overton-Clapham 6 Cathy Overton-Clapham 4 Cathy Auld 4 Kirsten Wall 5 Heather Smith-Dacey 8 Heather Smith-Dacey 6 Shannon Kleibrink 10 Shannon Kleibrink 4 Amber Holland 9 Chelsea Carey 5 Heather Smith-Dacey 7 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 6 Andrea Kelly 3 Lisa Farnell 4 Heather Nedohin 7 Lisa Farnell 5 Heather Nedohin 3 Allison Nimik 6 Allison Nimik 8 Chrissy Cadorin 6 Chrissy Cadorin 5 Stefanie Lawton 5 Leslie Bishop 0 Allison Nimik 7 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 7 Robyn Silvernagle 2 Suzanne Birt 6 Suzanne Birt 8 Marie-France Larouche 2 Suzanne Birt 7 Cassandra Potter 2 Cheryl Bernard 4 Allison Pottinger 4 Cassandra Potter 7 Cassandra Potter 7 Erika Brown 7 Suzanne Birt 1 Third Knockout Quarterfinals Semifinals Qualifier 8 Kelly Scott 5 Laura Crocker 7 Heather Strong 6 Laura Crocker 7 Laura Crocker 7 Patti Lank 6 Julie Hastings 5 Patti Lank 7 Patti Lank 8 Julie Reddick 2 Jackie Lockhart 5 Patti Lank 6 ### Playoffs Quarterfinal Semifinal Final Eve Muirhead 2 Erika Brown 8 Erika Brown 6 Heather Smith-Dacey 5 Krista McCarville 3 Heather Smith-Dacey 4 Erika Brown 3 Sherry Middaugh 8 Jennifer Jones 7 Allison Nimik 2 Jennifer Jones 4 Sherry Middaugh 8 Sherry Middaugh 7 Laura Crocker 3 ## References ## External links - [Men's results](http://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?eventid=2488) from the CurlingZone database - [Women's results](http://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?eventid=2489) from the CurlingZone database v t e 2011–12 curling season « 2010–11 2012–13 » Grand Slam events Men's slams GP Car and Home World Cup of Curling BDO Canadian Open of Curling The Swiss Chalet National GP Car and Home Players' Championship Women's slams Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic Manitoba Lotteries Women's Curling Classic GP Car and Home Players' Championship Season of Champions Canada Cup Continental Cup Canadian Junior Curling Championships Tournament of Hearts The Brier World Women's Curling Championship Other CCA-sanctioned events Canadian Mixed Curling Championship The Dominion Curling Club Championships Winter Youth Olympics (MT, MD) World Wheelchair Curling Championship World Junior Curling Championships CIS/CCA University Curling Championships Canadian Senior Curling Championships Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship CCAA Curling Invitational Championship Canadian Masters Curling Championships World Men's Curling Championship World Senior Curling Championships (M, W) World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship Other international events European Mixed Curling Championship World Wheelchair Curling Championship Qualification Pacific Asia Curling Championships European Curling Championships European Junior Curling Challenge TSN Skins Game Karuizawa International Curling Championship USA-Brazil Challenge Pacific Junior Curling Championships World Curling Tour List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Men's Tour Baden Masters AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic The Shoot-Out Cloverdale Cash Spiel Radisson Blu Oslo Cup Green Bay Cash Spiel Point Optical Curling Classic Twin Anchors Invitational Horizon Laser Vision Center Classic Swiss Cup Basel StuSells Toronto Tankard Westcoast Curling Classic Manitoba Lotteries Men's Curling Classic St. Paul Cash Spiel Meyers Norris Penny Charity Classic Challenge Casino Lac Leamy Canad Inns Prairie Classic Labatt Crown of Curling Curling Masters Champéry Cactus Pheasant Classic Red Deer Curling Classic Vancouver Island Shootout Whites Drug Store Classic World Financial Group Classic Sun Life Classic Wainwright Roaming Buffalo Classic Interlake Pharmacy Classic Challenge Casino de Charlevoix DEKALB Superspiel Edinburgh International Seattle Cash Spiel Laphroaig Scotch Open Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Classic Curl Mesabi Cash Spiel Mercure Perth Masters Pharmasave Gimli Classic German Masters Pomeroy Inn & Suites Prairie Showdown Victoria Curling Classic Invitational Women's Tour AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic The Shoot-Out Cloverdale Cash Spiel Radisson Blu Oslo Cup Schmirler Curling Classic Twin Anchors Invitational Credit Suisse Women's Masters Basel Meyers Norris Penny Charity Classic Labatt Crown of Curling Challenge Casino Lac Leamy Colonial Square Ladies Classic Royal LePage OVCA Women's Fall Classic Stockholm Ladies Cup Red Deer Curling Classic Vancouver Island Shootout Interlake Pharmacy Classic Sun Life Classic DEKALB Superspiel International ZO women's tournament Boundary Ford Curling Classic Laphroaig Scotch Open Curl Mesabi Cash Spiel International Bernese Ladies Cup Glynhill Ladies International Pomeroy Inn & Suites Prairie Showdown Victoria Curling Classic Invitational --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [2011 Sun Life Classic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Sun_Life_Classic) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Sun_Life_Classic?action=history)). 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