Jordon McDonald is considered an up-and-comer in the curling world.

The 22-year-old and his team from Winnipeg are rising alright, with a helping hard courtesy of the Grand Slam of Curling.

The heralded series featuring the best curlers in the world is fast becoming known for its commitment to helping foster the growth of young stars on the circuit, including the likes of McDonald and Calgary’s Kayla Skrlik, with events such as the AMJ Masters — this week’s six-day stop in Ontario.

“We want to be that next team that steps up and gets to the slams and gets to the Brier every year,” said McDonald, talking ahead of the Masters, which continues through Sunday at London’s Western Fair Sports Centre and the St. Thomas Curling Club.

“These events, like the Masters, are super important for not

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