Swift Current rink finish round robin unbeaten at World Championship

Swift Current’s Shaun Meachem, Kelly Schafer, Chris Haichert, and Teejay Haichert (L-R) are representing Canada in Aberdeen, Scotland. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Swift Current rink representing Canada at the 2024 World Mixed Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland finished the round robin with a perfect 7-0 record.

The rink of Shaun Meachem, Kelly Schafer, Chris Haichert, and Teejay Haichert defeated New Zealand 8-5 on Thursday. The game was tied 5-5 before Canada scored three points in the seventh end.

Canada will now face the Netherlands to open the playoffs on Friday. The Netherlands placed third in Group D with a 4-2 record.