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The Algoma University Thunderbirds men’s curling team took to the ice at the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Men’s Curling Championships, held from Friday, February 7th to Sunday, February 9th at the Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ontario. Despite a challenging tournament, the Thunderbirds showed determination and resilience in their matches against some of the top teams in university curling.
A tough weekend for the Thunderbirds men’s curling team, led by Ben Miskew (Fourth), Cameron Clark (Third), Marius Klein (Second), Brandon Stone (Lead), Tate Stone (Alternate), and Coach Tom Coulterman, faced a tough slate of competition at the OUA Championships, ultimately finishing the weekend with a 0-4 record.
In their opening match on Friday, the Thunderbirds faced off against the Trent Excalibers. Despite their best efforts, Algoma fell short with a 9-4 loss. In their second match, the Thunderbirds faced the TMU Bold and were handed another loss, this time by a score of 9-1 on Friday evening.
The third draw of the weekend on Saturday afternoon saw Algoma up against the Queen’s Gaels. Unfortunately, the Thunderbirds could not turn the tide, suffering a heavy 13-1 defeat.
In their final match of the tournament Saturday evening, the Thunderbirds squared off against the Guelph Gryphons. Algoma fought hard but ultimately fell to the Gryphons with a 10-4 loss, concluding their 2025 OUA curling season.
Although the Thunderbirds did not manage to record a win at the 2025 OUA Championships, the team’s experience at this highly competitive event is invaluable for their development. Competing at the OUA level against some of the best university curling teams in Ontario provides Algoma’s curlers with essential exposure to elite competition, which will serve them well in future seasons.
The Thunderbirds displayed grit and perseverance throughout the weekend, and while the results didn’t go in their favor, the experience gained by the athletes and coaching staff will be key in shaping the future of Algoma curling.
With a valuable experience under their belts, the Algoma Thunderbirds men’s curling team will look to regroup and build on this season’s lessons as they continue to grow in the sport. The team’s leadership, combined with a strong foundation of players, suggests that Algoma curling will continue to progress in the years to come.
While the 2025 OUA Championships may not have ended with the results they hoped for, the Thunderbirds are ready to take the challenges they faced head-on and use them as stepping stones for future success.
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