In their opening match at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Brad Jacobs skipped the Canadian men’s curling team to a narrow victory over Germany, winning 7-6. After a tense match that saw the teams tied, Canada broke the stalemate by scoring a pair in the ninth end. Germany managed to respond with two points in the tenth, but with the hammer in the extra end, Jacobs clinched the win with a precise hit. This victory marks a hopeful start for the Canadians, who are aiming to reclaim the Olympic title they last held in 2014 with a different team.

Competing in a strong field, Canada is considered one of the favorites for the men’s curling event, which includes formidable opponents such as Bruce Mouat from Great Britain, defending champion Niklas Edin from Sweden, and host team Joel Retornaz from Italy. The competition is fierce among the ten teams, and Canada's aspirations to return to the Olympic podium highlight the significance of this event for strengthening Canada's reputation in curling on the world stage.

As the Canadian men's team prepares to build on their opening win, the attention also shifts to the women's event, where Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based squad is set to begin their campaign against Denmark's Madeleine Dupont. This Olympic curling tournament, running through February 22, is anticipated to be a thrilling showcase of skill and strategy, with Team Canada aiming to secure medals in both men's and women's events and potentially enhance their legacy in Olympic curling.