Host Saskatchewan and defending champion Brad Gushue win opening games at Canadian men's curling championship in Regina.

Host Saskatchewan survives early test at Brier, Gushue opens title defence with a win: Host Saskatchewan and defending champion Brad Gushue both won their opening games at the Canadian men's curling championship in Regina. Saskatchewan skip Mike McEwen led his team to a 7-6 victory over Prince Edward Island, while Gushue's team defeated Nova Scotia's Matthew Manuel 7-4. The event marks the first time Saskatchewan has hosted the Brier since 1980.