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Canada’s Einarson books playoff spot at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

  • On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink beat Northern Ontario skip Krista Scharf 8-4 in a morning round-robin at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ont., The Canadian Press reported.
  • Black pre-qualified for the Scotties, opening the door for a second Nova Scotia team, and competes with a five-player roster including Jill Brothers, Jennifer Baxter, Karlee Everist, and Marlee Powers.
  • Scoring two in the seventh and two in the eighth, Christina Black pulled away from Krista Scharf, with the teams shaking hands before the 10th end after Scharf scored one in the ninth.
  • Black's win leaves her atop Pool B, with Alberta skips Selena Sturmay and Kayla Skrlik posting big wins to climb the competitive standings.
  • At the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Stevens and her crew of Maria Fitzgerald, Alison Umlah, and Cate Fitzgerald are tied for third after 11 draws, showing intra-province camaraderie.
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With this new 13-2 win over Nicky Kaufman, the four-time Canadian champion now has a record of six wins and a setback.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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