ST. JOHN’S — The Harnden brothers expect there will be tears, whenever it ends. E.J. Harnden’s impending retirement makes the 2026 Montana’s Brier the last of 14 he’s played with younger brother Ryan. “I’m trying really hard to just stay in the moment for myself, but there’ll be a lot of tears when it all ends at the end of this ride,” said E.J. E.J. and Ryan Harnden from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., won a Brier in 2013 and an Olympic gold medal in 2014 playing second and lead respectively for Brad Jacobs. The 42-year-old E.J. announced in December this season was his last as a competitive curler. He joined another high-profile curler, six-time Canadian...
