Kerri Einarson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kerri Einarson
Curler
Einarson at the 2022 Players' Championship
Born	Kerri Flett (1987-10-03) October 3, 1987 (age 37) Selkirk, Manitoba
Team
Curling club	Gimli CC, Gimli, MB
Skip	Kerri Einarson
Third	Val Sweeting
Second	Karlee Burgess
Lead	Krysten Karwacki
Career
Member Association	Manitoba
Hearts appearances	7 (2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
World Championship appearances	3 (2021, 2022, 2023)
World Mixed Doubles Championship appearances	1 (2021)
Top CTRS ranking	1st (2019–20, 2022–23)
Grand Slam victories	6 (2016 National, 2019 Players', 2021 Players', 2022 Champions Cup, 2022 Masters, 2024 Tour Challenge)
Medal record Women's Curling Representing  Canada World Championships Bronze 2022 Prince George Bronze 2023 Sandviken Pan Continental Championships Bronze 2022 Calgary Scotties Tournament of Hearts Gold 2021 Calgary Gold 2022 Thunder Bay Gold 2023 Kamloops Representing  Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts Gold 2020 Moose Jaw Canadian Mixed Doubles Championships Gold 2021 Calgary Representing Team Wild Card Scotties Tournament of Hearts Silver 2018 Penticton

Kerri Einarson (born October 3, 1987) is a Canadian curler from Camp Morton, Manitoba. She is a four-time national champion in women's curling. Kerri has led her team to victory at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. She also won a silver medal in 2018. Kerri Einarson has won six major curling events called Grand Slams. These include the 2016 Boost National and the 2019, 2021 Players' Championships. She also won the 2022 Champions Cup, 2022 Masters, and 2024 Tour Challenge.

Kerri Einarson's Curling Journey

Early Career and First Wins

Kerri Einarson started her curling journey early. In 2010, she won her first provincial mixed title. She played as the third for Dave Boehmer's team. They represented Manitoba at the 2010 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. In 2012, she won her second provincial mixed title. This time, she played third for Terry McNamee.

Since 2008, Kerri has been the skip (leader) of her own women's team. She only played third for one season in 2011–12. In 2012, her team finished second at the Atkins Curling Supplies Women's Classic.

Making History: The Eight-Ender

In 2015, Kerri Einarson made history. She scored a rare eight-ender in a game. This happened at the 2015 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts. An eight-ender means all eight of a team's stones score points in one end. It was the first time this had ever happened in the Manitoba Scotties.

First Grand Slam and Scotties Appearance

Kerri won her first major tour event as a skip in 2015. It was the Tier 2 event at the GSOC Tour Challenge. This win earned her a spot in the 2015 Masters Grand Slam. She reached the semifinals there.

In 2016, Kerri won her first provincial championship. Her team, including Selena Kaatz, Liz Fyfe, and Kristin MacCuish, represented Manitoba. They played at the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They had a good record but lost in the playoffs, finishing fourth.

Winning Grand Slams and Team Wildcard

The next season, Kerri won her first Grand Slam event. It was the 2016 Boost National. She also won two other tour events in 2017. Her team reached the finals of two more Grand Slams that season.

In 2018, Kerri's team played in the first-ever Scotties Tournament of Hearts wildcard game. They won this game and became "Team Wildcard." At the 2018 Scotties, they played very well. They reached the final but lost to Jennifer Jones's team. After this successful season, Kerri's team decided to make some changes.

Forming a New Super Team

For the 2018–19 season, Kerri formed a new team. She teamed up with Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, and Briane Meilleur. All of them were experienced skips. They started the season by winning four straight events in three weeks. They also won the Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Classic.

In 2019, they won the 2019 Players' Championship, a major Grand Slam event. They also reached the final of the 2019 Champions Cup.

Becoming Canadian Champions

The 2019–20 season was a big one for Team Einarson. They won the 2020 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts. This qualified them to represent Manitoba at the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They played incredibly well, finishing first in the round robin.

In the final, Kerri Einarson won her first Canadian Championship. Her team beat Rachel Homan with a close 8–7 score. Kerri was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the tournament. Her team was supposed to represent Canada at the World Women's Curling Championship. However, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuing Success in the Bubble

In 2021, Team Einarson returned to the Scotties as Team Canada. The event was held in a "curling bubble" in Calgary. This meant no fans were allowed to keep everyone safe. They played strongly and won their second straight Scotties gold medal. Kerri was named to the First Team All-Stars.

A month later, Kerri teamed up with Brad Gushue for the 2021 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. It was her first time playing mixed doubles. They won the championship, showing her skill in a new format.

Team Einarson also played in two Grand Slam events in the Calgary bubble. They won the 2021 Players' Championship. Then, they represented Canada at the 2021 World Women's Curling Championship. They had a tough start but improved. They made it to the playoffs but lost to Sweden.

Kerri then went to Scotland for the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with Brad Gushue. They played well, reaching the semifinals. They finished in fourth place.

Three-Peat and World Medals

The 2021–22 season saw Team Einarson continue their winning ways. They had a perfect record in the round robin at the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They went on to win their third straight Scotties title. This made them only the fourth team to achieve a "three-peat."

They then represented Canada at the 2022 World Women's Curling Championship. They finished third in the round robin. They won their qualification game and reached the semifinals. They won a bronze medal by beating Sweden. Team Einarson finished their season by winning their third Grand Slam title, the 2022 Champions Cup.

More Championships and Challenges

The 2022–23 season started with Team Einarson reaching several finals. They were chosen to represent Canada at the 2022 Pan Continental Curling Championships. They won a bronze medal there. They also won their fourth Grand Slam title, the 2022 Masters.

In 2023, Team Einarson returned to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada. They went undefeated in the round robin. They won their way to the final and secured their fourth record-tying Scotties title.

They then competed at the 2023 World Women's Curling Championship. They reached the playoffs and won another bronze medal.

The 2023–24 season brought new challenges. Team Einarson reached the final of the 2023 PointsBet Invitational. They represented Canada again at the 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championships, finishing fourth. During the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, their lead player, Briane Harris, was unable to play due to an ineligibility issue. She was replaced by Krysten Karwacki. Despite this, the team played well in the round robin. However, they were eliminated in the championship round, ending their chance for a fifth straight Scotties title.

Personal Life

Kerri Einarson used to work as a rehabilitation assistant. She is married to Kyle Einarson and has two children. Kerri's brother, Kyle Flett, was also a curler. He passed away in a snowmobile accident in 2006. Kerri wears a necklace with his photo to remember him.

Kerri Einarson is a Métis person. The Manitoba Métis Federation supports her team. In 2021, she received the Tom Longboat Award. This award recognizes Indigenous athletes for their great contributions to Canadian sports. Her uncle is Greg McAulay, who is also a curler.

Grand Slam Record

Kerri Einarson has had a very successful career in the Grand Slam of Curling events. These are some of the biggest tournaments in curling. The table below shows how she has performed in these events over the years.

Former Grand Slam Events

Here are some Grand Slam events that are no longer held, where Kerri Einarson also competed.

Teams Kerri Einarson Has Played With

Kerri Einarson has played with many talented curlers throughout her career. Here is a list of the teams she has been a part of, showing who played in each position for different seasons.

See also

In Spanish: Kerri Einarson para niños