It’s an Olympic year in curling.

That’s certainly on the minds of every fan and every player in contention for gold and glory with the 2025-26 season now in its infancy.

So the spirits and hopes are oh-so high in the sport.

“We came out of Beijing with a medal,” said superstar second Brett Gallant, reflecting on the bronze earned with Team Gushue at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. “It wasn’t our best week as a team, for sure, but we came out with a medal, so there was a sense of pride that we were able to do that.

“But I think there’s still a little bit of sense that you’d love to stand on the top of the podium, you know? I’d love to get back there and see if we can improve upon our result. Most teams leave the Olympic Games feeling that way, right? Most teams are saying, ‘Could I have

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