TORONTO – Sweden’s Team Edin and Scotland’s Team Muirhead are heading to Banff, Alta. alongside top Canadian curlers for the fan-favourite PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME, Feb. 3-5, 2017 (see below for a complete broadcast schedule).

Hosted at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre for a fourth consecutive year, Team Edin and Team Muirhead join Canada’s top men’s and women’s teams – including defending champions Team Jacobs and Team Jones – for the PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME, with each side competing for $100,000 in prize winnings.

 

2017 Men’s Competition

 

Team Edin (Sweden)

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Team Jacobs

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Team Koe

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Team McEwen

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2017 Women’s Competition

 

Team Muirhead (Scotland)

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Team Carey

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Team Jones

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Team Sweeting

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“Pinty’s is excited to once again partner with TSN to bring fans this world-class curling competition,” said Anthony Spiteri, Vice-President, Marketing & Product Development, Pinty’s. “The addition of top European teams is a new twist for the tournament, and we’re looking forward to enjoying all the action with viewers across Canada.”

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Pinty’s to deliver another edition of the PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice-President of Programming, TSN. “With top Canadian curlers joined by elite European teams, and the incredible setting Banff offers, curling fans can look forward to a great weekend of curling on TSN.”

Team Edin, a Sochi 2014 bronze medallist, five-time European Champion, and two-time WORLD MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP winner, joins a competitive men’s field which features two-time defending champion Team Jacobs, 2016 Manitoba provincial champion Team McEwen, and 2016 BRIER champion Team Koe.

Team Muirhead, a 2014 Olympic bronze medallist and WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP winner competes in the women’s draw which features a star-studded lineup including defending champion Team Jones, 2016 SCOTTIES winner Team Carey, and 2014 SCOTTIES silver medallist Team Sweeting.

TSN’s PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME coverage is available live and on demand to TSN subscribers at TSN.ca/Live and via the TSN GO app.

Complete event information for the PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME is available at TSN.ca/curlingskins.

 

Ticket and Accommodation Packages

Exclusive accommodation and ticket packages for the PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME are now available. Fans can visit RimrockResort.com/TSNor call 1-888-RIMROCK for information on the hotel’s various packages.

Men’s and Women’s All Draw and Individual Draw ticket packages will be available for purchase beginning Dec. 14, 2016 through The Banff Centre. Fans can call 1-800-413-8368 for more information.

 

Broadcast Schedule

The draw and broadcast schedule* for the 2017 PINTY’S ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME is as follows:

 

Friday, Feb. 3

8pm ET – Team Jones vs. Team Carey on TSN

 

Saturday, Feb. 4

11am ET – Team Edin vs. Team Koe on TSN

3pm ET – Team Muirhead vs. Team Sweeting on TSN

7pm ET – Team Jacobs vs. Team McEwen on TSN

 

Sunday, Feb. 5

11am ET – Women’s Final on TSN

3pm ET – Men’s Final on TSN