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	Shannon Birchard
Lead	Karlee Burgess
Alternate	Krysten Karwacki
Career
Member Association	Manitoba
Hearts appearances	8 (2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
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 Silver 2025 Thunder Bay Canadian Mixed Doubles Championships Gold 2021 Calgary Representing Team Wild Card Scotties Tournament of Hearts Silver 2018 Penticton

Kerri Einarson (born Kerri Flett on October 3, 1987) is a Canadian Métis curler from Camp Morton, Manitoba. She is one of the most successful women's curlers in Canada. Kerri has won the national women's curling championship, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, four times as a skip. Her team won in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. She also earned silver medals in 2018 and 2025. Kerri Einarson has also won six major Grand Slam of Curling events.

Kerri's Curling Journey

Early Mixed Curling Success

Kerri Einarson started her curling journey by winning her first provincial mixed title in 2010. 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 with Terry McNamee's team.

Becoming a Skip

Since 2008, Kerri has been the "skip" (captain) of her own team on the women's World Curling Tour. For one season, she played as "third" for Jill Thurston. In 2012, her team finished second at the Atkins Curling Supplies Women's Classic.

Making History with an Eight-Ender

In 2015, Kerri Einarson achieved something very rare in curling: an "eight-ender." This means her team scored eight points in a single "end" (like an inning in baseball). This happened in her first game at the 2015 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts. It was the first time an eight-ender was recorded in the history of the Manitoba Scotties.

First Big Wins

Kerri's first major win as a skip on the Tour was at the 2015 GSOC Tour Challenge. This win earned her a spot in a bigger event, the 2015 The Masters Grand Slam of Curling. That season, she also won her first provincial championship, the 2016 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts. This allowed her team to represent Manitoba at the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, where they finished fourth.

Grand Slam Victories and Scotties Finals

The next season, Kerri Einarson won her first Grand Slam event, the 2016 Boost National. She continued to perform well, reaching the finals of two more Grand Slams. In 2018, her team earned a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as "Team Wildcard." They had a fantastic run, reaching the final game, but lost to Jennifer Jones's team.

Forming a New Team

For the 2018-19 season, Kerri formed a new team with Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, and Briane Meilleur. All of these players had been skips themselves. They started strong, winning four World Curling Tour events in just three weeks. They also won the Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Classic. Their excellent performance earned them another Wild Card spot at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Later that season, they won the 2019 Players' Championship.

Winning the Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The 2019-20 season was a big one for Team Einarson. They won the 2020 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beating Jennifer Jones in the final. This meant they would represent Manitoba at the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They played incredibly well, finishing first in the round robin. Kerri's team then won their first Canadian Championship by beating Rachel Homan in a very close final game. Kerri was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the tournament.

Curling in the Bubble

In 2021, Team Einarson returned to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held in a "curling bubble" in Calgary, with no fans. They won their second Scotties gold medal in a row, again defeating Rachel Homan in the final.

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

Team Einarson also played in two Grand Slam events in the Calgary bubble. They won the 2021 Players' Championship, beating Team Homan in the final.

World Championship Appearances

After their Scotties win, Team Einarson represented Canada at the 2021 World Women's Curling Championship. They had a tough start but improved greatly, making it to the playoffs. Kerri also competed in the 2021 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with Brad Gushue. They finished fourth after a strong performance.

In the 2021-22 season, Team Einarson won their third consecutive Scotties Tournament of Hearts title. This made them only the fourth team in history to achieve this amazing feat! They then represented Canada at the 2022 World Women's Curling Championship. They had a great tournament, finishing with a bronze medal. They also won their third Grand Slam title as a team at the 2022 Champions Cup.

Continued Success

The 2022-23 season saw Team Einarson continue their winning ways. They represented Canada at the 2022 Pan Continental Curling Championships, where they won a bronze medal. They also won their fourth Grand Slam title, the 2022 Masters, by going undefeated.

Returning to the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada, they once again went undefeated in the round robin. They won their record-tying fourth Scotties title, showing their dominance in Canadian women's curling. They then went on to the 2023 World Women's Curling Championship, where they won another bronze medal.

In the 2023-24 season, Team Einarson continued to compete at a high level. They reached the final of the 2023 PointsBet Invitational. They also represented Canada at the 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championships. In Grand Slam play, they had several strong finishes, including winning the 2024 Tour Challenge.

About Kerri's Life

Kerri Einarson used to work as a rehabilitation assistant. As of 2023, she works as a commercial fisher. She is married to Kyle Einarson and they have two children. Kerri is Métis, and the Manitoba Métis Federation sponsors her team. In 2021, she received the Tom Longboat Award, which recognizes Indigenous athletes for their contributions to sport in Canada. Her uncle is Greg McAulay, who is also a curler.

Grand Slam Record

Former Events

Teams Kerri Has Played With

See also

In Spanish: Kerri Einarson para niños