OTTAWA Rachel Homan's curling team has parted company with all-star lead Lisa Weagle. The team lost just one game en route to their fourth provincial title at the event. The team found much more success in the 201516 curling season, but were still wrought with some disappointment. "The game is constantly changing and we need to. The Toronto-born curler, four-time Scotties participant and 2019 champion was part of our 2017 GSOC Champions Cup win," the team said on Twitter. Who is the best Homan in the world? [Expert Guide!] Just a day later, Chelsea Carey's third Sarah Wilkes announced she would be leaving the team a year after they won a Scotties title together and represented Canada at the World Championship in March 2019. The all-star lead turned to family and friends for support and eventually she had discussions about future plans. After this impressive run, the team's success seemed to dry up. We value our friendship with Lisa and trulywish her all the best.. Weagle was shocked to receive word that the team would no longer need her services. Why Did Lisa Weagle Leave Team Homan? Hebert has been part of team changes before and says it's only to make teams better, not about personalities or relationships. Why Did Lisa Weagle Leave Team Homan? What Happened Between Her And Lisa Weagle left Team Homan of Rachel Homan after the team bid goodbye to her. Weagle and her rink played in the 2019 Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts, having missed the previous year's event due to the Olympics and having won the 2017 Scotties). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Weagle was named the All-Star Lead for the tournament. "The sweeping, the line calling, the throw, it's all really important and I think it brings an extra degree of skill to the lead position.". Team Homan's decision to part ways with Lisa Weagle dramatically changed the look of one of the country's top rinks and put the all-star lead at the top of curling's free agent list.. Weagle, a top free agent, wanted to keep her options open. Weagle is known for her ability to make the eponymous "Weagle" shot (also known as a tick shot), which the Homan rink has . Weagle, let go last week after a decade-long run with Rachel Homan's rink, has joined Team Jennifer Jones. The match marked the last game for second Alison Kreviazuk on the team, as she moved to Sweden to be with her boyfriend Fredrik Lindberg who plays for Niklas Edin. [7], Weagle began curling at the age of 8 at the Granite Curling Club of West Ottawa. "I wasn't part of. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Weagle and her team won the 2017 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials in her hometown of Ottawa, defeating previously unbeaten Chelsea Carey. [3][4], On March 18, 2020, Team Jennifer Jones announced that Weagle would join the team of Jones, Kaitlyn Lawes, Jocelyn Peterman, and Dawn McEwen in a five-player rotation. At 37 years old, Lisa Weagle height The Toronto-born curler, 4-time Scotties participant and 2019 champion was part of our 2017 GSOC Champions Cup win. In a Tweet posted Thursday that didn't answer the question why, the Ottawa-based Ontario woman's curling team led by Rachel Homan announced it was parting ways with its longtime lead, Lisa. With the win, the Homan rink becomes the first Ottawa-based team to win the Canadian women's curling championship. The team had a better event than the previous worlds, as they only lost one round robin game to finish first place heading into the playoffs. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about As defending champions, the team represented Team Canada at the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Up until this point, Muirhead's rink had Homan's number, having also defeated her team in the semi-finals of the 2013 Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Joan McCusker commentating for CBC at the Olympics said of Homan's move that "I think that was a rash move to take it off. Canadian Press March 30, 2022, 1:54 PM. Her team went undefeated throughout the round robin. However, the team would be bested in the final by Tracy Horgan's rink from Sudbury. Curlers Homan and Morris to represent Canada in mixed doubles - CTVNews After a tight game all the way through, Team Fleury stole one in the ninth end to take a single-point lead. A team announcement was made shortly thereafter. Kreviazuk to leave Team Homan after season - Sportsnet.ca The team has a new player in second Sarah Wilkes, Joanne Courtney has moved to lead to replace long-time teammate Lisa Weagle (now with Jennifer Jones) and Homan is expecting her second child as . The Homan rink found less success in the 201415 curling season after adding new second, Joanne Courtney, to the team. Some teams wasted little time finalizing lineup moves with the 2021 Olympic Trials just over a year and a half away. Games Participations 2. Joness teammates third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jocelyn Peterman and lead Dawn McEwen soon joined them for a video call and it wasnt long before Weagle was officially on board. She was an all-star at the 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021 national championships. At the 2019 Players' Championship, the team struggled and ended up missing the playoffs after posting a 2-3 round robin record and losing the tie-breaker to Satsuki Fujisawa. Team Jones is planning to have all five players train together and be on hand at most competitions. Weagle works for the Department of Canadian Heritage in Hull, Quebec as a communications advisor for Sport Canada. The 34-year-old is still in her prime and few leads can match her experience. In the span of a few days, Canada's curling landscape has shifted dramatically. Looking for Lisa Weagle online? It doesn't look good on you. We value our friendship with Lisa and truly wish her all the best.. Weagle shocked at Team Homan decision to part ways | The Star "Were thrilled to announce the addition of Sarah Wilkes to Team Homan. I knew in my heart that I still really wanted to play.. After this impressive run, the team's success seemed to dry-up. Menu. I think shes one of the best leads to ever play the game and now she gets to be a part of Team Jones, which is amazing.. "What I love about it is it's an important team shot," Weagle said. Weagle and her team won the 2017 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials in her hometown of Ottawa, defeating previously unbeaten Chelsea Carey. Rather than letting the rock be adjusted Weagle's skip Homan removed the stone. Team Homan's 2018-19 curling season began by winning the first leg of the Curling World Cup, defeating Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in the final. The trials are in 18 months.". All At the 2017 world championship in Beijing Homan's rink became only the third in tournament history to go unbeaten in round-robin play, joining fellow Canadian Colleen Jones from 2003 and Sweden's Anette Norberg from 2005. Lisa Weagle wasn't sure what could be next for her after you have the sudden news closing week that she used to be now not a part of Team Rachel Homan. [5] Unfortunately in curling it's not like that. The 201617 curling season was one of Weagle's best season to date. We were super excited about it.. At the event, the team lost just one game en route to their fourth provincial title. Team Homan says more information about the team lineup will come at a later date. "Lisa is one of the best leads in the game and we wouldn't have had the success we achieved over the last few years without her," Homan said. Weagle was the lead on the Rachel Homan team from 2010 until March 12, 2020, when the team announced they would be parting ways with her. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). In an interview with CBC Sports Monday afternoon, Carey wouldn't talk about any specifics relating to her team but spoke generally about the state of forming a curling team in Canada today. Brenda Chapman is Lisa Weagle's mother. "This is not an easy decision.". Later that year, she would play in her first Canada Cup, where her team finished with a 24 record. [5] To order Lisa Colleen Weagle (born March 24, 1985) is a Canadian curler from Ottawa, Ontario. At the 2017 world championship in Beijing, Homan's rink became only the third in tournament history to go unbeaten in round-robin play, joining fellow Canadian Colleen Jones from 2003 and Sweden's Anette Norberg from 2005. Weagle and her rink played in the 2019 Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts, having missed the previous year's event due to the Olympics and having won the 2017 Scotties). Weagle was blind-sided by the news, shocked when she received the phone call from Homan. The win earned Weagle and her team the right to represent Canada at the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship in Riga, Latvia. The team lost just one game to Manitoba's Jennifer Jones. The Home Team - OttawaSportsPages.ca Weagle competed with Team Homan at the 2019 Tournament of Hearts where they finished as the runners-up. They were upset in the finals of the 2016 Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts against their club mates, the Jenn Hanna team, meaning the World #1 ranked Homan team would not be able to play in the national championships that year. Weagle was named a first team all-star at this years Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. "I'm great friends with the girls. After the loss, Homan would go on to beat the Americans once again, this time in the bronze medal game. You won't have to wait too long.". The Homan rink ended the season with a loss in the final of the 2014 Players' Championship against the Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Jones. It's a little tricky here," said Kevin Koe's lead Ben Hebert. Englot beat Homan once again in the 1 vs. 2 game, forcing Homan to beat Northern Ontario (Krista McCarville) in the seminal to force the re-match against Englot. At the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts her team finished the round robin at 5-2 as third seed. Weagle was the lead on the Rachel Homan team from 2010 until March 12, 2020, when the team announced they would be parting ways with her. Her rock, however, curled too much and hit the guard, giving up a steal of one and the game to Team Jones. [24] At the 2021 Hearts, the team finished with a 93 record, putting them in a third place tiebreaker match against Alberta, skipped by Laura Walker. World champion curler Lisa Weagle will be Canada's chef de mission at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in a place where she became an Olympian herself. Something has clearly broken down in the relationship off ice. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Team Homan officially announced Tuesday they've added Sarah Wilkes, previously third rock thrower for Chelsea Carey, as the team's newsecond heading into the 2020-21 season. Her team went undefeated throughout the round robin. Visit Lisa WEAGLE profile and read the full biography, watch videos and read all the latest news. She won in an extra end in what many considered to be one of the most exciting Scotties finals ever. "It's just one of those times in the sport where that kind of stuff does happen.". "It's difficult because in other sports these decisions are made by coaches and general managers to prioritize the success of the team. Unfortunately in curling it's not like that. The development was a stunner given that Weagle has had another strong season and is considered one of the best leads in the world. Rachel Homan curling team announces split with lead Lisa Weagle The team nearly missed the playoffs but won their final round-robin game against Tracy Horgan to finish the round robin in 4th place with a 74 record. The Homan rink ended the season with a loss in the final of the 2014 Players' Championship against the Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Jones. The team is hoping to get back to the Winter Olympics in 2022 in Beijing. At the Trials, the team sneaked into the playoffs with a 43 round robin record, which was good enough for second place. It would also mean you'd already know and would've already played with the fifth that . [16] They won the final event of the year, the 2018 Humpty's Champions Cup.