Skookum WCT Cash Spiel

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The Skookum WCT Cash Spiel was an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that took place at the Whitehorse Curling Club in Whitehorse, Yukon. The tournament was held in a round-robin format. The tournament, sponsored by Skookum Asphalt, ran from 2006 to 2010 and was a major event on the World Curling Tour. Curlers from Alberta dominated the event, with Albertan teams winning 4 of the 5 events.

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Past champions

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YearWinning teamRunner up teamPurse (CAD)
2006 Flag of Alberta.svg Randy Ferbey Flag placeholder.svg
2007 Flag of British Columbia.svg Steve Waatainen Flag of Alberta.svg Ron Chrenek $30,000 [1]
2008 Flag of Alberta.svg Chris Schille Flag of Washington.svg Jason Larway $50,000
2009 Flag of Alberta.svg Kevin Martin Flag of British Columbia.svg Sean Geall $50,000
2010 Flag of Alberta.svg Kevin Koe Flag of British Columbia.svg Greg McAulay $42,000

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References

  1. "Skookum Cashspiel draws big names". Yukon News. 7 November 2007.