Mitch Calvert
Tom Fry (background) watched his ceremonial first rock roll right to the button as long-time Fort Frances Curling Club members Paul Fraser (left) and Claude DeBenedet swept hard during the opening ceremonies of the NOCA men’s provincials playdowns here last night. Four rinks already sport 2-0 records and have advanced to the ‘A’-side semi-finals, which take place tonight at 7 p.m. (the ‘A’-side winner gets a bye to Saturday’s Page playoffs). Brad Jacobs (Sault Ste. Marie) meets Mike Jakubo (Copper Cliff) on sheet ‘E while Mike Pozihun (Thunder Bay) takes on Al Belec (Sault Ste. Marie) on sheet ‘B.’ The final is slated for Saturday at 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to next month’s Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary.
