He was part of the team that most would consider the greatest of the 1990’s — Russ Howard, Glenn Howard, Wayne Middaugh and Peter — but he’s also skipped the Ontario team in the 2000 Brier, been runner-up in that province the last two seasons and led his team to a record of 17-3 on the Ontario Curling Tour this year. Among other things, we talked about his veteran team’s limited schedule, his years with Russ Howard and his relatively short stint playing with Wayne Middaugh again a couple of years ago.

Do you have your copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by John Morris? If you don’t, head over to fittocurl.com to purchase one. It’s an interesting read that will help curlers of all levels sweep more effectively, make a few more shots and feel better on the ice.

He was there in 2006 playing lead for Pete Fenson when the U.S. beat Great Britain’s David Murdoch in the bronze medal game. He’ll be back in 2010 skipping the U.S. team in Vancouver. I talked to John as he sat in the stands at the MTS Centre watching the action at the third Capital One Grand Slam of the season, the BDO Classic Canadian Open.

If you’re going to be in Winnipeg this weekend, you can pick up a copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by John Morris at the Goldline booth at the MTS Centre during the Capital One Grand Slam. If you’re not going to be at the event, visit fittocurl.com to purchase a copy.

According to Todd Saelhof of The Calgary Sun and just about every other observer, they were in the group of the teams that were, “…rounding out the field.” While nobody expected this young team to finish on top, they beat, among others, Shannon Kleibrink, Cathy King and Crystal Webster to make it happen. This 22-year-old skip is the latest young player to emerge from a very tough province.

Do you have your copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by John Morris? If you don’t, head over to fittocurl.com to purchase one. It’s an interesting read that will help curlers of all levels sweep more effectively, make a few more shots and feel better on the ice.

He’s been a part of CBC broadcasts of curling since 2003 and now calls the action for the Capital One Grand Slam series. Among other things, Bruce talks about his introduction to the game, stepping into his current role after the passing of the legendary Don Wittman and the differences between CBC and TSN coverage.

Bruce’s is also married to accomplished musician Kendra MacGillvray. I will get to work on a Kendra MacGillvray/Black Pudding mash-up post-haste.

If you’re going to be at the Capital One Grand Slam this weekend in Guelph, you can get a signed copy of Fit to Curl: A Sport-Specific Guide to Training for the World’s Greatest Game by John Morris. John will be doing a book signing at the Goldline booth on Friday, January 8th at 4:45 PM, shortly after Team Martin’s 1:30 game. If you’re not going to be at that event, visit fittocurl.com to purchase a copy and keep that New Year’s Resolution you made.