World Financial Group Classic

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The World Financial Group Classic was an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that took place at the Calgary Curling Club in Calgary, Alberta. The tournament was held in a triple-knockout format in its first year, but was held in a round robin format in 2011. The tournament was part of the World Curling Tour.

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Past champions

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YearWinning teamRunner up teamPurse (CAD)
2010 Flag of Alberta.svg Dean Ross Flag of Alberta.svg Don Walchuk $18,000
2011 Flag of Alberta.svg Brock Virtue Flag of Alberta.svg Tom Appelman $24,000 [1]

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References

  1. "Thomas to play in Financial Group Classic". Calgary Herald. 10 November 2011.