Canada’s Gushue drops opener to Switzerland at world men’s curling championship

OTTAWA — Canada’s Brad Gushue opened the world men’s curling championship with a loss to Switzerland. 

He dropped a 8-3 decision to Yannick Schwaller in the round-robin opener for both teams at TD Place.

Gushue will meet Italy’s Joel Retornaz in the evening draw.

Competition continues through April 9.