Canada’s Jean-Michel Ménard defeated Hong Kong’s Jason Chang 8-3 on Wednesday to cap a two-win day at the world mixed curling championship in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Ménard, from Gatineau, Que., pulled away with 4 factors within the fifth finish. Chang scored a single within the sixth finish earlier than conceding.
Canada (6-1) has already certified for the playoffs. Ménard’s rink consists of third Marie-France Larouche, second Ian Belleau and lead Annie Lemay with Eric Sylvain serving as coach.
Competition continues by means of Saturday at the Curl Aberdeen facility.
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