How Gushue toped Saskatchewan’s McEwen for 3rd straight Brier title, record-tying 6th overall

St. John’s skip will represent Canada at men’s world championship starting March 30

Brad Gushue further cemented his place in Canadian curling history Sunday.

He became the first man to skip teams to six national men’s championships with a 9-5 win over Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen in Regina.

Gushue, third Mark Nichols and lead Geoff Walker won the sixth Brier of their careers and third straight to match records held by Randy Ferbey of Edmonton.

Ferbey also claimed six crowns, including four as a skip when Ferbey also three-peated between 2001 and 2003.

“This is why I play. This is why I love the game. I love this moment. To see it all come to fruition after the hard work this week is so cool,” Gushue said. “It isn’t about how many. It’s about this moment here and I’m going to enjoy the next couple hours. We’ve got an early flight so hopefully we make it.”