Jeff Stoughton facts for kids
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Stoughton in 2018.
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| Born | July 26, 1963 |
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| Brier appearances | 11 (1991, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top CTRS ranking | 1st (2003-04, 2012-13) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam victories | 4: Masters (2004); Canadian Open (2006); Player's (2003); The National (2013) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Stoughton (born July 26, 1963) is a famous retired Canadian curler. He was a "skip," which is like the captain of a curling team. Jeff won the Brier championship three times. He also won the World Championship twice.
Jeff stopped competing professionally in 2015. Today, he helps other curlers. He is the National Men's Coach and Program Manager for Curling Canada. He also coaches the Canadian Mixed Doubles National Team.
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Jeff Stoughton's Curling Journey
Early Wins and First Brier Titles
Jeff Stoughton first won a national championship in 1988. This was the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. He won it again in 1991. That same year, he played in his first Brier. His team finished with 6 wins and 5 losses.
Five years later, in 1996, Jeff's team was amazing. They only lost two games at the 1996 Labatt Brier. They won the championship against Kevin Martin from Alberta. After that, Jeff went to the World Championship. He lost only one game there. His team won the World Championship against Warwick Smith from Scotland.
In 1999, Jeff returned to the 1999 Labatt Brier with new teammates. They won the final against Guy Hemmings of Quebec. However, at the 1999 World Championship, they lost in the final. They were beaten by Hammy McMillan from Scotland.
Olympic Dreams and Team Changes
Jeff Stoughton came very close to reaching the Olympics in 2005. He finished second in the round robin at the 2005 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. He won his semifinal game. But in the final, he lost a very close game by one point. This was a tough loss for Jeff and his team.
After a break, Jeff returned to the Brier in 2006. His team finished sixth. In 2007, he won the Manitoba Championship again. His new team then won a bronze medal at the 2007 Brier. They played well but lost in the semifinal.
In 2009, Jeff's team reached the final of the 2009 Tim Hortons Brier. They lost to Kevin Martin in that game. Jeff also played in the 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. His team finished third after losing in the semifinal.
More Championships and Retirement
In 2010, Jeff Stoughton won his 8th Manitoba provincial championship. This was a record for Manitoba. At the 2010 Tim Hortons Brier, his team did not make the playoffs.
In 2010, Jeff got two new teammates, Jon Mead and Reid Carruthers. With this new team, Jeff won the 2011 Safeway Championship. This qualified them for the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier. In London, Ontario, they finished second in the round robin. They then beat Glenn Howard in the final to win Jeff's third Brier championship.
His team also did great at the World Championships. They finished first in the round robin. They beat Scotland's Tom Brewster three times to win Jeff's second world title. This was a big win for the team!
In 2012, Jeff did not make it to the Brier. He then changed his team again. Mark Nichols joined as the lead player.
Jeff won his first Canada Cup in 2012. This win earned his team a spot in the 2013 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. Later that season, Jeff won "The National" curling event. This meant he had won all four major Grand Slam events in his career. He also won his 10th Manitoba championship in 2013. At the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier, his team reached the final but lost.
Jeff's team won another Manitoba championship in 2014. At the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, they finished tied for first in the round robin. They later won the bronze medal.
Jeff Stoughton officially retired from competitive curling in 2015. However, he sometimes plays in special events. He played in the 2017 Elite 10 and March 2018 Elite 10 Grand Slam events.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 2015, Jeff Stoughton became a coach. He coached Team Canada's mixed doubles team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. He helped Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris win the Olympic gold medal.
Today, Jeff is the men's and mixed doubles national coach for Curling Canada. He also manages their programs.
Personal Life and Unique Style
Jeff Stoughton works as a financial systems manager for Air Canada. He is married to Hali Weiss. They have a daughter named Elizabeth and two sons, Riley and Cole.
Jeff was famous for his special "spin-o-rama" delivery. When he threw the curling stone, he would spin around! He did this to entertain the fans. He usually saved it for fun shots, not important ones. He even did this move in the 2002 movie Men With Brooms.
Honours and Awards
Jeff Stoughton was recognized for his great career. He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in June 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Jeffrey Stoughton para niños
