Defending champions Sweden got their 2023 Men's Word Curling Championship campaign off to a roaring start with an emphatic 8-2 win over Germany in Calgary.
In just six ends, Niklas Edin led his team to victory in Canada, Rasmus Wranaa and Christoffer Sundgren matching with an 100% takeout figure.
Ad Meanwhile, Scotland edged out Italy in a tense 7-4 thriller. CurlingNorway resist Canada fightback to book place in World Curling Championships final25/03/2023 AT 20:07 A back and forth game made it just one point between the two teams leading into the final end, but Bruce Mouat's squad swept to victory, stealing two stones to fire themselves ahead and seal the deal.
Switzerland grabbed an 8-3 win over Canada as Korea claimed an 8-2 victory over New Zealand, both games conceeded after eight ends in Canada.