Humber and Red Deer Lead the Charge into the CCAA Semi-Finals
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The final day of round-robin play at the 2026 CCAA Canadian Curling Championships solidified the playoff bracket after a day of high-stakes finishes. The Humber Hawks finished as the undisputed leaders in the Men's division, carrying a perfect 7–0 record into the medal round. They are followed closely by the NAIT Ooks and the Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, who both finished with 5–2 records, while Sault College claimed the final playoff spot with 4 wins. In the Women's division, Red Deer Polytechnic and SAIT ended the round robin at the top of the table with matching 6–1 records. PacWest secured the third seed with 5 wins, and the Concordia Thunder took the final semi-final berth by finishing 4–3. The Men’s semi-finals will feature a collision between the undefeated Humber Hawks and the fourth-seeded Sault College. While Humber won their Draw 12 match comfortably, Sault College proved they can put up high scores, making this a dangerous matchup for the top seed. On the other sheet, the NAIT Ooks and the Gaillards will face off in what promises to be a tight battle between two teams that have been nearly identical in performance all week. The Gaillards enter with momentum after a massive 9–4 victory in the final draw, while NAIT has shown they can win the close ones, as evidenced by their narrow 6–5 victory over Sault College. The Women’s path to the podium is led by the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens, who will take on the Concordia Thunder in the semi-finals. Red Deer has been a model of consistency, finishing with the best LSD rank distance in the field. Their opponent, Concordia, enters as the underdog but showed grit today with a 5–4 win over Niagara. The other semi-final features a high-profile rematch between the SAIT Trojans and PacWest. SAIT controlled their Draw 14 meeting with a 5–3 win, but PacWest's ability to keep games close suggests the run to the gold medal will be a battle of nerves. Morning Men’s Division Recap Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue vs. Sault College In a high-scoring Draw 12 battle on February 20th , the Gaillards pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sault College 9–8. Sault College appeared to be in total control early on, leading 7–1 after four ends. However, the Gaillards surged back with three points in both the fifth and sixth ends, followed by a decisive two points in the final end to steal the victory. Concordia Thunder 7 vs. Mohawk Mountaineers 5 The Concordia Thunder secured a 7–5 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers in a balanced match. Concordia took an early 2–0 lead in the first end and maintained a steady advantage throughout the game. While Mohawk managed a three-point rally in the sixth end to keep things competitive, Concordia responded with two points in the seventh to lock down the win. NAIT Ooks 5 vs. Assiniboine Cougars 5 The NAIT Ooks defeated the Assiniboine Cougars 8–5 in a match that remained competitive until the very end. The two teams were locked in a 5–5 tie heading into the seventh end. The Ooks showed superior late-game execution, scoring single points in both the seventh and eighth ends to pull away for the win. Humber Hawks 6 vs. SAIT Trojans 4 The Humber Hawks earned a 6–4 win over the SAIT Trojans by capitalizing on a massive second end. After giving up two points in the first, Humber roared back with three points in the second and two more in the fourth. SAIT was unable to generate any multi-point ends for the remainder of the match, allowing Humber to maintain their lead until the final stone. Women’s Division Recap SAIT Trojans 12 vs. Assiniboine Cougars 1 The SAIT Trojans delivered a dominant performance against the Assiniboine Cougars, ending the match early with a 12–1 victory. SAIT scored in every end they played except for the fourth, including two massive three-point ends. The match was conceded after six ends as the Cougars were unable to find any offensive momentum. PacWest 7 vs. Mohawk Mountaineers 6 PacWest narrowly edged out the Mohawk Mountaineers in a 7–6 thriller. Mohawk took a late lead with a huge four-point score in the sixth end. However, PacWest remained composed under pressure, scoring two points in the seventh and stealing a single point in the eighth end to secure the comeback win. Red Deer Polytechnic Queens 6 vs. Humber Hawks 4 Red Deer Polytechnic Queens took down the Humber Hawks 6–4 in a defensively sound performance. Red Deer jumped out to an early lead with two points in the opening end and added two more in the fourth. Despite Humber’s attempt to rally with two points in the seventh, Red Deer held them off in the final end to preserve the victory. Concordia Thunder 5 vs. Niagara Knights 4 The Concordia Thunder claimed a tight 5–4 victory over the Niagara Knights in a game defined by small margins. The match was tied 3–3 after six ends, but Concordia's consistency proved to be the difference. By scoring single points in the seventh and eighth ends, the Thunder were able to overcome Niagara’s efforts and walk away with the win Evening Men’s Division Recap Humber Hawks 6 vs. Mohawk Mountaineers 2 The Humber Hawks secured a decisive 6–2 victory over the Mohawk Mountaineers. While Mohawk took an early lead in the first end, Humber's consistency through the middle ends proved too much to handle. The Hawks rattled off six consecutive points between the third and sixth ends to put the game out of reach. NAIT Ooks 6 vs. Sault College 5 The NAIT Ooks edged out Sault College in a 6–5 thriller that came down to the final end. NAIT took a strong lead early with a three-point second end, but Sault College fought back with single points in the sixth and seventh to tie the match at 5–5. In the eighth end, NAIT utilized the hammer to secure the winning point. Gaillards du Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue 9 vs. Assiniboine Cougars 4 The Gaillards dominated the Assiniboine Cougars with a 9–4 victory. The match was largely decided in the second end when the Gaillards put up a massive five points. Although the Cougars tried to claw back with points in the third and fifth ends, the Gaillards shut the door with two points in the seventh, leading to an early finish. SAIT Trojans 6 vs. Concordia Thunder 5 In a back-and-forth defensive battle, the SAIT Trojans secured a hard-fought 6–5 victory over the Concordia Thunder. Neither team was able to build a lead of more than two points throughout the match, and Concordia showed great resilience by scoring two points in the eighth end to force the game into extra ends. Ultimately, SAIT utilized their momentum in the 9th end to score the decisive single point and break the deadlock. Women’s Division Recap Mohawk Mountaineers 11 vs. Assiniboine Cougars 3 The Mohawk Mountaineers delivered a powerhouse performance, defeating the Assiniboine Cougars 11–3. Mohawk effectively ended the game in the first end by scoring seven points right out of the gate. The Cougars managed to score single points in three consecutive ends, but Mohawk added another two in the sixth to prompt a concession. SAIT Trojans 5 vs. PacWest 3 The SAIT Trojans maintained their momentum with a controlled 5–3 win over PACWEST. It was a low-scoring affair defined by single-point ends for the Trojans, who scored in five of the eight ends played. Despite a two-point surge from PacWest in the seventh end, SAIT added an insurance point in the eighth to secure the win. Red Deer Polytechnic Queens 6 vs. Concordia Thunder 3 The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens defeated the Concordia Thunder 6–3 in a steady performance. Red Deer utilized two-point scores in both the fifth and seventh ends to create a gap that the Thunder could not close. Concordia was held to single points throughout the match, ultimately falling short in the final ends. Niagara Knights 10 vs. Humber Hawks 4 The Niagara Knights secured a 10–4 victory over the Humber Hawks, thanks to a historic sixth end. The game was extremely tight at 4–3 in favor of Niagara heading into the sixth, where the Knights exploded for seven points in a single end. That massive score ended the Hawks' hopes and resulted in a final game statistic of 10–4.
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