By Canadian Press

Bottcher to coach Homan’s Ottawa team, join her for doubles in upcoming season

May 27, 2024 | 9:12 AM

World champion Rachel Homan is joining forces with Alberta skip Brendan Bottcher for the upcoming curling season.

Homan announced Monday on social media that Bottcher will coach her Ottawa-based four-player team, while the two will team up in mixed doubles with an eye on the Olympic trials.

The 35-year-old Homan is coming off a stellar 2023-24 campaign in which she led her team to a fourth career Canadian women’s title in February before capturing Canada’s first world title since 2018 a month later.

She finished the season with a 67-7 record.

Bottcher split with his team earlier this year despite leading it to a bronze medal at the Canadian men’s curling championship.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2024.

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