Curling Canada says officiating mistake led to timing error in Canada Cup final
Curling Canada said an “officiating mistake” was made during a key fifth-end shot in the Canada Cup men’s final between Team Brad Jacobs and Team Kevin Koe last Sunday in Estevan, Sask.
After an internal review, it was determined that the mistake resulted in Koe’s team being told its final stone was being pulled from play, the federation said Thursday in a statement on its website.
The incident led to much confusion at Affinity Place and served as a flashpoint for critics of the new timing setup that was being tested at the competition.
“We want to give our athletes the best possible on-ice environment in which to show their talents, and we will continue to work with our on- and off-ice officials, and review all processes with regards to timing to ensure this mistake isn’t repeated in the future,” the statement said.