Curling World Cup European Zone, the third in the Americas Zone, and a Grand Final in Beijing. In January 2018, the World Curling Federation announced the name of the tournament would be changed to the Curling World Cup, and consist of men's, women's, and mixed doubles events. On July 19, 2018, details about the Curling World Cup were announced, including the host cities, format, qualification rules, and logos for each leg of the event. Curling World Cup matches have eight ends, rather than the standard ten ends. Ties after eight ends will be decided by a shoot-out, with each team throwing a stone
2015 Pinty's All-Star Curling Skins Game failing to advance through the regional qualifier. Since the challenge round will be held on the same weekend as the TSN Skins game, Team McEwen replaced Team Howard. "Soo Curlers Association, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario" Skip: Brad Jacobs<br> Third: Ryan Fry<br> Second: E. J. Harnden<br> Lead: Ryan Harnden "Glencoe Curling Club, Calgary, Alberta" Skip: Kevin Koe<br> Third: Marc Kennedy<br> Second: Brent Laing<br> Lead: Ben Hebert "Fort Rouge Curling Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba" Skip: Mike McEwen<br> Third: B. J. Neufeld<br> Second: Matt Wozniak<br> Lead: Denni Neufeld "Glencoe Curling Club, Calgary, Alberta" Skip: John Morris<br> Third: Pat Simmons<br> Second: Carter Rycroft<br> Lead: Nolan