Gushue opens quest for Brier 3-peat with win over Nova Scotia

Brad Gushue opened defence of his Canadian men's curling championship with a 7-4 win over Nova Scotia's Matthew Manuel on Friday night.

Pool play resumes Saturday afternoon at Regina's Brandt Centre.

The top three teams in each pool of nine advance to a six-team playoff, from which the four Page playoff teams will be determined.

The winner on March 10 represents Canada at the men's world championship in Switzerland starting later this month.