Reid Carruthers announces retirement from competitive curling
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
*Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
WINNIPEG – Curler Reid Carruthers is retiring after a career that saw him capture Brier and world titles as part of a Manitoba team skipped by Jeff Stoughton and a world silver medal in mixed doubles.
The 41-year-old Carruthers, from Winnipeg, announced his retirement Wednesday on Instagram, weeks after coaching Kerri Einarson’s team to a Canadian women’s title.
Carruthers joined Stoughton’s team at second for the 2010-11 season. The team won the Brier in 2011 — Carruthers’ only Canadian men’s title in 13 appearances — and went on to beat Scotland 6-5 in the world championship final later that year.
He won a Canadian mixed doubles title alongside Joanne Courtney in 2017. They advanced to the world championship gold-medal game, where they lost 6-5 to Switzerland.
Carruthers won two Grand Slam of Curling titles, taking the National in 2013 with Stoughton and the Champions Cup in 2016 with his own squad.
He said retiring will give him more time to spend with his son, and that he expects to remain involved with curling.
“Curling has been one of the greatest constants in my life — two decades filled with practices, bonspiels, unforgettable teammates, roaring crowds, and both shots made and missed,” Carruthers said. “With many memories of some of the proudest moments I could ever imagine, what began as a passion quickly became a lifelong pursuit.
“I’m beyond grateful for every opportunity this sport has given me. Curling’s been a huge part of my identity and although it will be hard to fill that void, I am very much looking forward to the next chapter in life.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 25, 2026.