Rachel Homan’s Canadian Team Slips to 1-2 at Winter Olympics
Rachel Homan’s Canadian curling team faced significant challenges at the Winter Olympics, suffering a second consecutive defeat. On Saturday, they lost to Great Britain with a score of 7-6. Despite the close score, the match demonstrated a clear performance gap.
Team Performance and Key Players
Homan’s team struggled, particularly her own performance, as she recorded a shooting percentage of just 70%. In contrast, her teammates maintained higher percentages, all shooting above 81%. Great Britain’s Rebecca Morrison excelled, consistently pressuring Homan throughout the game.
The Canadians had opportunities to capitalize, but Homan’s misses often forced her team to settle for fewer points. In the eighth end, with the score at 5-3, Homan missed a critical shot that could have changed the game’s momentum, allowing Great Britain to extend their lead.
Olympic Experience
This Olympics marks the third time Homan has represented Canada. In 2018, she competed with Emma Miskew in the women’s event, averaging 78% across nine games. A similar struggle was observed during the 2022 Olympics where she participated in mixed doubles with John Morris, finishing with a shooting percentage of 72%.
- 2018: 78% average shooting (women’s event with Emma Miskew)
- 2022: 72% average shooting (mixed doubles with John Morris)
Upcoming Matches
Homan and her team are next scheduled to compete against Switzerland’s Team Silvana Tirinzoni. This match is set for 1:05 p.m. ET / 10:05 a.m. PT and is crucial as Tirinzoni is considered a top contender for gold.
On the same day, Canada’s Team Brad Jacobs will also face Switzerland at 8:05 a.m. ET / 5:05 a.m. PT. Jacobs will aim to remain unbeaten after successfully starting the week with three wins. Their last encounter included a notable dispute between team members, highlighting the competitive atmosphere.
Advancement to Playoffs
In both the men’s and women’s competitions, the top four teams following the nine round-robin games will advance to the playoffs. As the tournament progresses, every game becomes crucial for every team’s chances at qualifying.
