Merry Christmas to you, your team mates and families. Hope you Mom is feeling better soon.

Brenda Taylor

Brad, Russ, Jamie and Mark,

You guys made us very proud today and we want to wish you the best in Italy. I was looking forward to the hockey but now the Curling coverage is going to be more important. Can't wait for February!!! Hope you get to carry the Flag!

Dwayne Cull

St. Anthony

Congratts you guys. I am proud to call myself a Newfoundlander in the Curling Crazy city of Winnipeg. You were awesome represntatives of our province....and now our country too!

Tami Pennell

Way the go guys!!! You had me and the rest of my family and friends on the edge of our seat with excitement.

You have represented Newfoundland and Labrador very well and we are all so proud of our accomplishment.

We know you can bring home the gold.

Rest and enjoy what you have accomplished.

Walter Yetman

Hey Congratulations to the Gushue team, lots of support from " us Newfies living in Calgary here, the Newfoundland pub was packed at 10 am this morning to watch the game, Congrats and best of luck in Italy, both the Gushue team and the Kleibrink team from here in Calgary will do excellent

Dion Phillips

Congratulations Brad and team. Do Canada proud in Italy.

Brad, being from the community of St. Joseph's and a good friend of your mom and Dad, watching your team win today was a wonderful experience.

Go for the gold.

Art Fagan

Calgary, Alberta

Way to go Team Gushue ! I watched the final on Sunday intensely. All of Newfoundland and the rest of Canada will be behind you in Torino. Go for the gold boys!

B. Fewer
Ottawa Ontario

Hey guys!

I have followed with bated breath (as every Newfoundlander and Labradorian has!) the progress you have made on the road to Torino. It is difficult with a 14 and a half hour time difference to stay on top of things, but was following the Telegram online across the miles. I have been providing an education to my colleagues all about curling. Aussies are not familiar with curling. It has been with much pride that I can share curling with them as they teach me all about cricket; especially when the curling I am sharing is the success of your rink.

I spent the last four years at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and even THEY were not too familiar with curling- so as they say here, "On ya, mate!" I'll be cheering from Australia- I can't say I will be rooting for you, because that statement has a whole different meaning in OZ!

Take care, guys- and great work! Enjoy this- you deserve every bit of it.

Cheers,

Jen

Congrats team Gushue:
Last evening watching your team win the olympic berth was the greatest moment in recent Newfoundland history. We laughed, we screamed, we cried, we had to close our eyes durning that last throw. Words can not express our pride and joy at the win. You have done us all proud and know that as you walk into the stadium, for the olympic opening, tears of pride and joy will be flowing freely. We will be at our TV's yelling and cheering you on in your olympic quest... Our hearts are with you..
God bless you all..
and kick butt. :-)
The Sheaves family CBS, NL

Way to guy Guys!!!!

Edward Brenton

Congratulations to you and the team for a very decisive victory, even though some teams and CBC didn't give you much of a chance.

I hope that you can go even further by winning the gold in Italy.

I wonder if your grandfather ever lived in Labrador City, if so I knew him well.

All the best, we are so proud.

Roy White

Congratulations to all of you, you have made Newfoundland & Labrador proud, Good Luck in Italy.
Job well done.

Beulah Strickland

Team Gushue,

As a Newfoundlander through and through I can't tell you how proud I am of the way you represent Newfoundland every time you get the chance. It is amazing that you guys will have the chance to represent our great country at the winter Olympics knowing you will have 500,000 Newfoundlanders on the edge of their seat with every rock you throw. As a die hard curling fan I have been following the team since you were ever so close to your first Cdn. Junior title and then the win the following year with of course the WORLD championship as well.

Great Job you curled amazing and were the best team this week. You deserve your success for all the hard work you put into your sport!!!

Paul Janes, C.A.

I live in Nova Scotia and I am originally from St Johns in which my family still resides there, To watch Brad and he's team mates win the curling brings tears to my eyes, no matter if I live here in the mainland I always support my home town crowd no matter what sport it is .I am so proud of them all and I am very proud where I came from Newfoundland and that will be always a home I can call home forever.

Best of luck to the team in the winter games in Italy I will be cheering them on .

Congratulations to you all because you guys put Newfoundlanders on the map and Iam proud to say I will always be a Newfie cheering you on forever . Congratulations .

Colleen

Congratulations and best wishes to the whole team. You have made Newfoundland and Canada very proud of your play and your conduct.

Bud Thomson
Twillingate, NL and Bobcaygeon, ON

To the Gushue team:

I have only one word for your accomplishment......WICKED!!

All the best in Torino.

P. Hicks
Ottawa

CONGRATULATIONS BRAD & TEAM
You have done Newfoiundland & Labrador proud
Best of luck at the Olympics (can you believe it) we know you will do your best

Janet Greening

The Olympics. We don't have to be curling fans, or even sports fans, to appreciate this accomplishment. If we are fans of Newfoundland, then we should all be very proud of Brad and his team for how they represented us and will continue to represent us on sport's greatest stage!

Trent Skanes

Hi Brad,

It has been a while since we last spoke, but I wanted to be sure to send you a message to say congratulations on representing yourself and the province so well at the recent Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. Your achievements are beyond words and now that you can add Olympian to your resume, that is something of which you should be very proud.

Watching your team over the last week was awesome to say the least. You could certainly see the chemistry and the fact that the team cared about each other on and off the ice. That is a major part of any winning team!

I will certainly continue to follow you as you get ready for Turin and when you arrive in Italy for the Olympics. Make sure you take time to enjoy the experience and continue to do what you are doing to be ready for your next challenge.

Also, congratulations on your engagement - that is great! Please also wish your mom all the best as she continues to battle against cancer. The way that you and your mom are supporting each other is great.

Take care and all the best. Congratulations to you and all of the team!

Trev

ps. I saw Natasha on a plane from St. John's to Halifax last week and she was pretty proud and excited as well.

Cheers all. Great stuff Jamie. Hr.Grace loves ya.

Bill Kennedy.

Congratulations Brad! I have been keeping track of you games via the telegram on-line from here in Kitchener. I know your mom and dad must be so proud. Say Hi to them for me. Good luck in Italy - know that many of us will be watching and cheering you on when you are there as well!!!

Marilyn Devine

Congratulations to the Team! All of us transplanted newfs in Qatar were following you and can't wait to see you representing our country and tiny province at the pinnacle of sport. You are going to the OLYMPICS! Congratulations from all of us in the Middle East at The College of the North Atlantic - Doha, Qatar.

Giver!!!!!

Leigh Willis

Excellent, we watched every game!

korab, good stuff, all the b'ys are happy for you!

Brian McGrath

I applaud loudly the Gushue Team on earning their 2006 Olympic berth and thank them for their representation of our province at the 2006 Olympic Trials

Their commitment to achieving success will inspire their fellow Newfoundland and Labrador athletes and coaches wishing to compete at the highest level of competition!

Best wishes for continued success at the 2006 Winter Olympics!

Bev Power
Labrador City

Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador congratulates Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Jamie Korab, Russ Howard, Mike Adam and Toby MacDonald on their gold medal performance at the 2006 Olympic Trials! Best wishes in Torino!

Congrats to the Gushue rink. What a game, what a week, what a team!!!! You guys rock. Naturally, as Canadians, we always cheer for the red and white at the Olympic games but this time I'll be cheering that much harder. For such a young team (yes, that includes you too Russ), you all played with such poise and professionalism, you make us all very proud. Can't wait to watch you at the Olympics.
GO CANADA GO!!!!!

Josie Greene
(Newfoundlander in Ottawa)

Hi

I am deaf person. I am really proud of all of you and I say congratulation to Brad, Mark, Russ and Jamie that I am so happy that you won.

Good Luck in Olympic Games

Annie

Hello Champ,
Congrulations on your winning and will be ready for the Winter Olympic. Proud to be a Newfoundlander, I am presently living in Quebec but I am from St. John's Newfoundland and am there to support your team. Was watching your game yesterday on the T.V. Good game and Bravo!
Go for the GOLD.
Ruth

Congratulations to the Gushue team. You have made us Newfoundlanders and Labradorians so very proud! You had an awesome week and all the hard work, motivation and determination paid off. A special congrats to Jamie Korab, of my home town of Harbour Grace. We were all rooting for you and you proved to be nothing but the best! Gook luck to all of you at the Olympics! I'm sure you will represent Canada well!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Snelgrove

Congratulations team Gushue!!! You guys are GOLD. What a tournament, what a game. You guys really held it together and definately got what it takes to go all the way! No doubt about it. Good luck in Torino!!!
Deadly!
Julie
Ottawa

My heartfelt congratulations to the team! As a Newfoundlander living in BC, I am so proud to have Newfoundland represented at the Olympics. That is fantastic!! Thank you and the best of luck.

Margie Starkes

Congrats Brad, Mark, Jamie, Mike and yes Russ (I am sure you are screeched in by now, haha) this is an awesome accomplishment for your team and our home province of Newfoundland!! I was with you guys every shot yesterday and it couldn't of turned out any better!! Bring home the gold!! You have already beaten the best in the world so a gold medal will just be a bonus! Good luck!!

David Colbourne

Congratulations Lads, you guys were and are simply AWESOME!!! You fella's displayed that famous Newfie "HEART-N-GUTS", both of which were obviously evident in allowing you to win such a major competion against some of the world' top curlers. There are 3 of us Newfs on board a seismic vessel working off-shore Western Australia and we have been logging on to catch the results of all your games on the internet (no TSN). Your efforts have made all of us that much more prouder to be "Newfs"!!! We all feel what you guys have accomplished is one of the greatest athletic achievements in the history of provincial sports. And I am sure I speak for all the province in welcoming Russ Howard as the newest Newfoundlander...

Go get that Gold in Italy byes...

ALL 'da best,

RIck (CBS), Jeremy (Glovertown) and Neil (Bonavista)

p.s. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs. Gushue and the rest of the Gushue family during this obviously very difficult time... Thanx for your time...

Team Gushue, or is it Team Canada??

Congrats on the big win Sunday. Being in the US, I didn't get any coverage whatsoever, so having great reports from those people at the Telegram and VOCM made it very clear who was the dominant team. My hat is off to you all for playing so well over the week and coming out on top. Good luck in Torino, and I know you will do Canada proud.

Jamie, from day 1, you've had 2 fans in California. Here's to representing the crowd around the bay.

Take care guys.

Jason and Alyson Foote

To the whole team.

I am currently living in Halifax and saw the win... amazing accomplishment. I am from St.John's and have competed nationally in soccer over the years... I can definitely relate to the stress. Not only did you guys pull it off but you did it with great class and spirit. It is moments like what you gave the province last night that make my already "urge" to go home that much stronger.

A sincere congratulations and extra pat on the back for executing the win with so much class. You made allot of critics on the West Coast of Canada eat their words.

Bring home the Gold!

Damien Lee

To the Gushue Team,
Congratulations on a great week of curling and most of all on winning the right to represent Canada at the Winter Olympics in 2006. You have made all of Newfoundland and Labrador proud. I have been following your curling closely, Brad, ever since you were a student of mine at O'Donel High School. You can be sure that I am very happy for you and all the team. Best of luck in the future and bring home the gold for Canada.

Kelly House
St. John's, NL

Now you have to find Russ a job in Newfoundland before the Brier!!!!

Rod Harrington

Hey, team Canada! Way to go!

I may live in Ontario now, but St. John's Curling Club was where I curled for many years, and I still root for the Newfies when I'm watching curling on TV.

This whole week has been just awesome, and you guys curled the lights out! Congratulations, and enjoy this!

Brad, Mark, Russ, Jamie, Mike, and Toby, go get 'em in Italy!

Caroline Deans
former "Newf" and SJCC member

Way to go, it was a great showing from start to finish and good luck in Italy. Last but not least, I think that Mike Adam deserves the sportsman of the year award, truly a class act.

All the Best,
Jonathan Vezina

Go Team Canada Go!!!!!!!

Great week, great run. Russ's double peel in 10th was the key.

What a great addition to his already storied trophy shelf.

Best of luck guys.

Rick

Winnipeg, MB

Brad and Team

Just a note to say Congratulations on an outstanding job in Halifax. I was so proud of all of you - even though I am living in Whitehorse in the Yukon I watched and listed (when I had to) to the week's events. To say I am a proud Newfoundland is an understatement.

I moved here last year and landed myself a great job in the Premier's Office. I am another Newfoundlander who couldn't find work at home so I came to the next best thing to Newfoundland - the Yukon.

I just read the Evening Telegram on line and discovered that your mom was diagnosed with cancer in September. Please pass along my best wishes for a quick and speedy recovery to both your mom and dad. I know them quite well. You guys lived in Westminister when I did. Please tell them my prayers and thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

Congratulation on a great job in Halifax. I was so happy and soooo proud!

Brad, I will be watching with great anticipation to the Olympics and wish you and your team all the best! You guys have made everybody very proud!

Jocelyn Costello

Whitehorse

Yukon

"Congratulations on a your win. I wish you all the best at the Olympic Games in February."

"Bring home the Gold to the Rock."

From:
Verlie Avery (formerly from Deep Bight NL)
General Hotel Manager - BCMI Inns, Hinton Alberta

Hey guys!
Great week of curling! It was so exciting watching you guys play this past week and even more to see you win. Congratulations! You have done yourselves, Newfoundland, and Canada proud. You will be great representatives for Canada at the Olympics. Although I live in Winnipeg, my heart is always in Newfoundland. That goes the same when it comes to cheering for Newfoundlanders to do well in sport of other fields. I don't know you, but I cried as you received your Canada jackets. What a great opportunity for any Newfoundlander. Even colleagues here at work were cheering for you guys over their own Manitoban team. Seems like they didn't like Stoughton's comments two weeks ago any more the those of us from the east did. Enjoy your time in the spotlight. Can't wait to cheer for you in Italy.

Arlene

Dear Team Canada!

As I sat in my cozy family room yesterday afternoon on a rather cold, brisk afternoon in the Okanagan Valley, I was filled with pride that your Newfoundland team was the victor when the last rock was thrown in the finals.

My husband is from Manitoba and I am from Calvert, Southern Shore, originally. I even had my husband jumping up and down for my Newfie Team!!!!! I even garnered support from all my golfig friends around BC. They have great admiration for your team as a whole. Wish we all could have been down on George St. last evening to celebrate.

You all are a class act, and you are worthy representatives of our entire Country in February.

Barbara Kennedy (nee Whelan)
from Calvert, Southern Shore

Dear Brad and team,sooooooooooooooooo proud of you,Russ that smile looks good on you,to all of you good luck at the olympics,and I will pray for your mom Brad,God Speed,

Rita from Manitoba

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you and your team. never felt more proud to be a Newfoundlander, bring back the Gold from Italy.

Wilson Dalley, originally from Twillingate,NL.
now living in Ont.

Guys,

Great run, great performance! It was sensational to watch you all week and look forward to each and every draw. Ducking out of work early to catch your games, or trying to get a score off the web, or through my phone. Words cannot describe how proud I am of what you have done and have yet to accomplish.

If all goes well I hope to meet up with you in Italy.

Cheers,

Jason Peckham

Vancouver, BC

Congatulations to the Gushue team....Outstanding performance! I had the pleasure of first seeing/meeting you guys at Mile One Stadium two years ago (I was your bartender!). I hadn't any interest in curling
but after meeting you guys I haven't stopped watching. Needless to say I cried tears of pride and admiration yesterday, without a doubt the Gushue team will represent our Province and Country like no one else. Go get 'em b'ys!

Cheers, Jennifer Stamp

Congrats on your great games and all the best in the Olympics.

Gerry Vinson

GUYS, I COULD NOT BE ANY PROUDER OF YOU IF YOU WERE MY OWN SON'S. YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB ON BEHALF OF YOURSELVES FIRST, 2ND YOUR TEAMS MATES, 3RD YOUR FAMILIES, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, YOUR PROVINCE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL....EVELYN FROM NL..

Congratulations! What a wonderful ending to a wonderful week! We look forward to cheering for you in Torino. Continued success!

All the best in the future!

Tony and Maureen Healey and Family
St. Joseph's

Hi Brad & entire team! Being a displaced Newf living in PEI, my wife and I watched with great glee and respect as you pulled off that fantastic win. We wish you the best of luck in the land of the Pope!

Ted & Vaunda Whelan

To Team Gushue.

Right on bys. Good luck in Italy. You guys will have fun. Imagine the company you will be around ie; Gretzky, possibly Crosby, WOW.

Any chance of getting a team photo? I will pay money. Maybe you could raise money for Cancer or for Junior Curling?

Brad I hope all turns out well for your mother.

Gord Gosse
Chetwynd BC
A Newfoundlander in Exile

Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Russ Howard, Jamie Korab, Mike Adam & Toby McDonald

I am so Proud of our Team, I watched every Game , that we saw.

I knew when you started that I would see a Winner, the Last End

we were Sitting on the chesterfield, chewing our nails, but I knew the Rock was outside.

So keep everything and "BRING BACK THE GOLD"

Daisy & Jim Ford

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME, way to go Brad and the boys. You guys should be very proud of your accomplishments in winning the right to represent CANADA in Italy. We watched with pride as you won game after game. You and Team Newfoundland (I mean Team Canada) were true ambassadors of the friendly nature of the wonderful ROCK. Hold your heads high, keep up the good work, and bring home the GOLD. You guys deserve it!!!!!

Mike, Judy and Candace Hickey
Prince George, BC

I have always played curling and have been watching it for years on TV but never have I been so elated and on the edge of my seat as I have been this week. I am so thrilled for you and your team. Russ Howard may have been a great addition to your team but Jamie set it up and Mark did clean up all week. You showed what playing as a team can do. It brought back memories when Middaugh and Glen played with Russ. When they were on the top of their game, they couldn't be beaten. Kudos to all!! and best of luck in Italy. I'll be glued to my TV.

Valerie Peddle
Gander

To Brad and entire team , you've come a long way in a short time. All the best in Torino, Italy in February. I know you guys will do well and if you bring home the GOLD medal, then that will be a bonus.

Terry Sweeney

Hi Brad and the Team - God had that 1/4 inch. The angels just passed by and oops 1/4 inch out. Well all of us fans were lifted right out of our seats. Prayers were answered all across Canada. God bless your hearts and souls. I knew you had it from the beginning. It only took saying you had no chance. Your not from Newfoundland for nothing.

I want you to know that we could feel that there was more than just winning in the tears, at the end of your game. I will be thinking about your Mum in the next while and sending her positive vibes, as will a lot of us women. Hold it together and don't allow one negative thought to pass through your minds. You can do what you think you can do. You guys proved that to your Mum. Now Mum it's your turn. Lot of love and hugs and all the best in the Olympics. We want to see Brad's Dad and Brad's Mum there on the TV.

We'll be cheering hard. Karen Chrumka

To Team Gushue:

Congratulations guys!!!!!!! Chris and I were in the stands for every draw and are so proud of all of you.You deserved the win.....but I am so proud of your conduct on and off the ice also.The maturity and intergrity you have shown as a team defines the true spirit of the game that you obviously love.You will make us proud in Italy; we will be watching and cheering you on; enjoy every moment of your glorious ride. Brad, I will be praying that your mom will have a speedy recovery and all will be well.Mark, I will e-mail your mom and dad soon; we alwayys have a great time together.Jamie, you can sing your heart out
now.Mike,you are the anchor of the ship(so-so proud of you).Russ, keep them calm; you have been there before so you know the pressure cooker you are in.
Toby can't wait to see that medal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tilly and Chris
Surrey, B.C.

To Team Gushue,
Bravo ... and what a moment in the history of this province!
We will be cheering you all on in February.
Lisa Gushue

Congratulations Guys!

I watched with trepidation, after being lulled by the steal of two.
Mr. Stoughton proved to be a great opponent.

For God's sake, and my beating heart, stop playing around and win'em all.

Keep on Rockin'
Greg Doucet
Calgary,AB
(originally from Codroy Valley, NFLD)

Congratulations from The Langdon"s,140 Highland Drive, St. John's who are currently in Australia. We have followed the full story and are very proud.

Good on ya mate!

Congratulations to the Gushue Team! We are so very proud that a team from Nfld. will represent Canada at the Olympic games, we will be watching with pride in February.

Good luck in Italy!

Best Wishes
Jim, Judy, Jonathan & Jennifer Crocker in Ottawa

I am so proud of OUR BOYS and the way they showed the rest of Canada the best kept secret in curling. These guys are true Champions and played with style and class the entire tournament. , I just wonder what Mr. Ferby thinks about our boy's now and the $ 47.00 they have won so far?

Living away from home for the past 10 years it makes me proud to be a Newfoundlander or Newfoundland team do well on the National stage, I can't tell you how many people have come up to me and said' Wow what a great curling team you have out there in NFLD, Like I said Way to go bye's

S. Hurley

Brad, Mark, Mike, Jamie & Russ,

You guys are awesome. Your win on Sunday only proves to the rest of Canada and the world what us Newfoundlanders already know, YOU ARE THE BEST. Good luck at the Olympics. No matter where you place, you'll always be #1 to us.

Brad, stay strong !!! My father-in-law battled bowel cancer and chemo in 1992/1993 and he is alive and well today.

Kathy, Jeff, Stephanie & Noah
Mt. Pearl

Boys,

You make good winners. I'd jump at the opportunity to be part of the Canadian volunteer delegation for Torino, Italy if it meant that I could see you guys curl your way to the Gold.

Congrats and best of luck from Cape Breton (drop in sometime),
Glen

We can't express enough how happy and proud we are for the whole Gushue team!!! The Professionalism and Sportsmanship you guys showed during the trials was amazing. Best of Luck to you all as you pursue your dream and become Olympians. Take the time to enjoy this awesome experience, you deserve it!

We'll be glued to the T.V. and Cheering you guys on!

Bring home the Gold!!!

Leanne Penney & Brian McGrath

Congratulations to Brad and his team, It makes me proud when I see other Newfoundlers doing so well, so best of luck at the Olympics.

Cooney family
Sylvan Lake, AB

Great team and made Newfoundland ( and a part of Nova Scotia) proud . Officially we should invite Russ to become honorary Newfoundlander.

Midge Ryan

Hi Brad I think you got a very strong team .And I think with Russ on your team that is a good move because he's got alot of experience.And I'm pretty sure you will do Canada very proud,And especially N.L. Bye the way i'm from fogo island N.L but I live in Truro N.S but I follow all of your games.Good luck Brad Team Newfoundland&Labrador and yes I almost forgot team Canada

Hi Champs,,my Hubby and I are in our 80,s ,we watched all your games on t.v and are so very happy you are representing our province and country,we will look forward to seeing you on the podium getting your GOLD.
Fred and Peg Locking
P,S Don't mind that ignorant get in Toronto

Hey brad good job and congratulations to you and your fine crew on sunday ,and don't let this bill lankhof guy from the toronto sun get in your way of what you worked so hard for leave him to us .
Merry xmas to you and your crew and your fine family good luck in february in italy .
patrick keating st john's nl.

Way to go Brad and the team.

I was re-ended on my way to Mass Sunday past.
By the time I got home from Hospital, I caught the last couple of rocks thrown.

Glad to see you won - knew you could.
Many Congrats!!!!
Go get 'em in the Olympics.

Congratulations to all you guys, you did great. I was a volunteer at the Trials and you guys were such good ambasadoors for Newfoundland. Just keep doing what you are doing, it's working fine. Good luck in Turino...

Congratulations on the big win guys! I went to watch the games at the Metro Center, and I just wanted to let you know how proud I am to be a Newfoundlander. Everyone is rooting for you! Good luck at the Games!

Kaytlyn Fitzgerald
Goulds, NL

Brad Gushue & Team:

Its people like you that make us proud Newfoundlanders. Great job and good luck with your curling as you enter the Olympic meet in Torino, Italy. It was awesome wathcing as you played and won the final round in Halifax.

Dohey Family
St. Bride's, NL

you guys sure make us proud to be nfld and labradorians. good luck and we know that you guys can win gold.

PROPER T'ING!!!!
Some glad to see you win the right to play in the Olympics. You will do our nation - Newfoundland - very proud. Brint the Pink, white and Green with you...I am sure it will confuse the Italians!!!
You guys deserved it. Continued success be yours!
Peace
Tom Dillon - St. John's (now in Welland, ON)

Congratulations Brad to you and your excellent team on winning the Canadian gold last weekend. We are indeed so proud of your team! For those pessimists who say "Your dreams will never come true", you have indeed proved them wrong for this is something that you have been working hard towards for sometime, and with your determination you have succeeded! You and your dedicated team are a true inspiration for all of us out there who have always wanted to try something dear to our hearts, but have been afraid to for fear of failing. You have shown that nothing comes easily and there will be losses along the way. The main ingredient though in reaching your goal is to "keep trying and never give up" despite obstacles along the way. You are a winner Brad even if you had never won this Canadian title. I have never been a curling fan or even knew much about the game until I started watching the playoffs in Halifax. Now I am definitely a fan!

We will have only the best representation in Italy, as your team participates in the Winter Olympics. What a team of caring, hardworking and down-to-earth ambassadors you are. Canada is proud of all of you, but all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are beaming!!!

Good luck Brad and Team!

Debbie Andrews

Team Canada (what a nice ring), Brad, Mark, Russ, Jamie, Mike & Toby, congratulations on a great win and gaining the right to represent CANADA at the Olympic Games. What a feeling this must be! It certainly has made us proud to have Newfoundland and Labrador as the curling representative.

Having represented NL a few times at the Canadian Ladies' Curling Championships with Sue Anne Bartlett, and curled against Toby in mixed provincial playdowns (yes his team beat us) and am now living in Kingston, ON, I held my head and chest a little higher as I watched the trial games from NS at my present curling club here in Kingston. We know you will do us proud again in Torino - Good Luck and with the God Lord willing you will come home with the Gold, you are and always will be 2006 Olympians.

Trish & Bill
Kingston, ON

Always I have been proud of my heritage - Newfoundland came with me in my heart when I came to Greece to live. Now with great feeling of pride, I will be following you along in your Olympic Efforts, and feel confident that you will win. Newfoundlanders, so great at sportsmanship always WIN, whatever they do. We may even be able to catch some of the games, as we are awaiting confirmation of tickets.

The best of luck

Carol Papaierotheos

Congratulations Gushue Rink!!

Tremendous performance. All the best for a continued effort at the Olympics in Italy.

We will be watching. Good luck. You did Newfoundland proud. You guys have what it takes to bring home the gold.

Bridget Cochrane
Stoney Creek, ON

Congratulations to Brad and his team mates for such a great job , you deserve it God bless you all and we will be watching come February, I am proud to be a Newfoundlander
Marge P (Florida )

Brad Gushue and his curling team congradulations on your Olympic Trails win and representing Canada at the Olympics is a great honour for Newfoundland and Labrador.I watched the final game and indeed it was a thriller and very dramatic.I had a bet with those people in Toronto where i live that you were going to win and i was glad that you fooled all the critics on the mainland of your win,it looks good on them.I feel confident that you will bring home a medal or Canada at the games,you have all my support and keep up the good work.

Harold St. Croix
Runner/Actor
Toronto

Brad, Mark, Russ, Jamie, Mike & Toby,

Congratulations on an outstanding performance at the trials. You've done Newfoundland Proud. I live in Calgary now (formerly from St. Mary's Bay, NL) & all you hear out here is Ferbey all the time. This is nice for a change. I'll be watching you in the Olympics (as well as just about every other Newfoundlander around). This must be such an honour for you guys. Looks good on ya.

Bring home the GOLD.

And, Brad - hope your mom is feeling better soon.

Take Care,
Lisa St. Croix

CONGRATULATIONS on a great performance ......THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

Pam Hefford New Harbour NL

Seasons Greetings to you and your families.
My family will be supporting you with prayers and watching as you make us proud.
You are the best and will be the best no matter what!!! Keep on the rocks, I'll be having mine on the rocks as I keep track.

Best wishes
Marie Stoyles

My message to you is the only way to silence your critics, especially those on the mainland, is to do the best you can and hopefully bring home the gold. A medal placement would do, but for us here at home, you are already the canadian champs. Give er!

Hey Brad you did us proud. Now do us even prouder in the Oympics. Show in why Newfouldand is the rock. As you will rock the oympics in curling.

David

We've been following your career and couldn't be more proud. Curling is one of my favorite sports to watch. At times I feel as if I'm interacting with the sweepers as they guide the rock to it's rightful position, whether it be to act as a guard or a take out or that all important draw to the house. You are, at this moment in time, Canada's best. Relish it, then pickle it and take it to Italy, where we will share you with the entire world. Bring home the gold, but more importantly, bring to the game your soft-demeanor and good sportsmanship
sign us two newfie fans
Jim and Cathy Sheehan

Way to go guys. Although I will be cheering for all the Canadians who go to Torino I will be the most interested in the curling. We'll be watching every game here at our house for sure.

Denise Smith

Hey Brad,

Shoot the lights out....

Best of luck,
Albert Mullowney

Way to go guys,

Good luck in February, we'll all be watching you win the gold!! You represent Newfie & Canada well, you make us proud!!

Newfies in Ontario

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