Tim Hortons Brier Shot of the Week Award

The Shot of the Week Award at the annual Tim Hortons Brier is presented to the individual curler who executes the most outstanding shot during the tournament. The award has been presented since 1997. The inaugural winner was Kevin Martin of Alberta. The current holder of the award is Brad Gushue.

Shot of the Week Award
SportCurling
CompetitionTim Hortons Brier
Given forThe most outstanding shot during the Tim Hortons Brier.
History
First award1997
First winner Kevin Martin
Most wins Glenn Howard (3)
Most recent Brad Gushue

From 1997 to 2009 the award was selected by the Brier's statisticians. From 2010 to 2013, the award was selected by TSN. It has not been presented since.[1]

Winners

Glenn Howard's last shot in a round robin game against Saskatchewan at the 2009 Brier is considered to be one of the best curling shots ever. It won him the Shot of the Week Award that year.
Year Winner Team
1997Kevin Martin Alberta
1998Guy Hemmings Quebec
1999Guy Hemmings Quebec
2000Peter Corner Ontario
2001Kerry Burtnyk Manitoba
2002David Nedohin Alberta
2003Bruce Lohnes Nova Scotia
2004Jay Peachey British Columbia
2005David Nedohin Alberta
2006Mark Dacey Nova Scotia
2007Dean Joanisse British Columbia
2008Glenn Howard Ontario
2009Glenn Howard Ontario
2010Richard Hart Ontario
2011Jeff Stoughton Manitoba
2012Glenn Howard Ontario
2013Brad Gushue Newfoundland and Labrador

References

  1. 2017 Brier Media Guide: Player Awards
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