Brad Jacobs Shines in Canada’s Olympic Curling Victory

Brad Jacobs is on a strong path at the 2026 Winter Olympics, showcasing his skills on the curling rink. In a recent match, Canada’s curling team defeated the U.S. team, led by skip Daniel Casper, with a score of 6-3. This victory improved Canada’s record to 2-0 in the competition.

Match Highlights

The game unfolded without forceful tactics from the Canadians, who capitalized on American mistakes. The pressure intensified during the fourth end. With the score tied at 1-1, Canada aimed for a two-point score. After a strong draw from Casper, Jacobs saw an opportunity through a narrow opening. He successfully executed a hit that pushed the American stone aside, allowing Canada to score two points.

• Fourth End: Jacobs scored two points from a hit.
• Fifth End: Casper missed an opportunity, allowing Canada to maintain a 3-2 lead at halftime.

Crucial Eighth End

The decisive moments came in the eighth end. Jacobs, feeling in the zone, aimed to exert pressure on the U.S. while his teammates preferred a more cautious approach. After a discussion, Jacobs convinced his team to proceed with his strategy, executing two exceptional shots. Casper, facing a challenging angle for his final shot, inadvertently allowed Canada to steal two points, extending their lead to 6-2.

Long-Awaited Olympics

Having returned to the Olympic scene after 12 years, Jacobs strives to secure another gold medal for Canada. The last gold medal for Canada in curling was won in 2014 by Jacobs and Jennifer Jones. The only other medal in recent years was Brad Gushue’s bronze in 2022, a team that included Jacobs’ second, Brett Gallant.

Upcoming Matches

Canada has a busy schedule ahead. Rachel Homan’s team is set to face the U.S. at 8:05 a.m. ET, while Jacobs will return to the ice at 1:05 p.m. ET to compete against Sweden’s Team Niklas Edin, who currently holds a 0-2 record in the tournament.

With each team set to play nine round-robin games, the competition remains fierce as the top four teams will advance to the semifinals.