Team Hardie and Team Paetz Won Shorty Jenkins Classic
The two squads secured victories in the finals held over the weekend in Cornwall, Ontario.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Other Sports
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Team Hardie defeated Team John Epping 6-4 to win the men's title at the AMJ Shorty Jenkins Classic. In the women's bracket, Team Paetz claimed victory by beating Team Schwaller with a score of 4-3.
Why it matters
These tournament results establish early-season momentum for the winning teams on the international curling circuit. High-level performance in competitive events like the Shorty Jenkins Classic is essential for building standings during the competitive year.
Team Hardie secured their victory after finishing the preliminary round with an undefeated 5-0 record. Team Paetz achieved their win by scoring the match-deciding two points during the fourth end.
The players
Team Hardie
This professional curling team competed at the Shorty Jenkins Classic in Cornwall, Ontario.
Team Paetz
This squad emerged as the women's champion at the Shorty Jenkins Classic.
Team John Epping
This team reached the men's final of the Shorty Jenkins Classic before falling to Team Hardie.
Team Schwaller
This professional curling team competed against Team Paetz in the women's tournament final.
The details
Team Hardie clinched the men's championship by scoring a deuce in the final end against Team John Epping. Simultaneously, Team Paetz relied on their lone two-point end to narrowly edge out Team Schwaller.
Timeline
The Shorty Jenkins Classic finals took place on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The Karuizawa International matches occurred over the weekend ending September 20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These victories directly influence the early-season standings and overall competitive balance on the global curling circuit. Successful finishes in these events help teams improve their positioning for future marquee tournaments and play-off qualifications.
Team Hardie now enters upcoming tour events with a strong 5-0 preliminary round record, signaling high consistency. These results finalize the bracket outcomes for both the Shorty Jenkins Classic and the parallel Karuizawa International matches.
The takeaway
Competitive curling requires precise scoring management, particularly in final ends where games are often decided by a single deuce. Following these results, fans should watch for how these teams maintain their form as the international season progresses.
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