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Canada’s Einarson opens women’s world curling championship with win over host Swedes

Mar 18, 2023 | 2:21 PM

SANDVIKEN, Sweden — Canada’s Kerri Einarson stole her way to victory to open the women’s world curling championship.

Einarson defeated the host Swedes 9-4 on Saturday.

Trailing 4-3 heading into the ninth end, Canada stole two to take the lead.

Einarson executed a tricky double takeout in the 10th to force Swedish skip Anna Hasselborg to draw against multiple Canadian stones.