WINNIPEG – He wouldn’t flat out use the “R” word but Jeff Stoughton is retiring at the end of the curling season. The 51-year-old Stoughton made the announcement Wednesday afternoon on twitter.
Reached by telephone Stoughton says he felt it was the “right time” as he’s not getting any younger. The decision to announce it now will give his current teammates ample time to find a new team.
Stoughton won a record eleven provincial championships, three Brier titles and another two World Championships over an illustrious 25 plus years of competitive curling.
Stoughton will curl in at least one more event and possibly two before calling it quits. They’re scheduled to take part in the Pomeroy Inn and Suites Prairie Showdown in Grand Prairie in March. And if they can remain in the top 12 ranked teams they’ll also qualify for the year end Players’ Championship.
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