The 2008 edition of the two person tuff spiel was a great success. This years event had 32 teams compete for the top prize of $800. The format was a true triple knockout with 8 teams qualifying for the cash prizes.

The format for the event is simple, 6 rocks ( 3 each ) and 6 ends.

This year the bonspiel also had a calcutta, the total money was $2,685 with 5 % going towards junior golf and curling. Friday evening was molson night with a couple drinks and munchies.

Qualifying out of the A event were Ian Mayoh & Dale Bruce, and Rick Graham & Don Philip

Qualifying out of the B event were Colin Coben & Sherry Anderson, and Bobby Costain & Fred Mathiason

Qualifying out of the C event were Wayne Ringdahl & Ed Fusick, Larry Ruszkowski & Don Orr, Ted Lamotte & Darren Lamotte, and Darren McDougall & Chris Hudon

Advancing from the quarter final matches were Mayoh & Bruce, Ruszkowski & Orr, Ringdahl & Fusick, and Lamotte & Lamotte. The semi finals were set. In the semi finals Mayoh and Bruce defeated Ruszkowski & Orr and Lamotte & Lamotte defeated Ringdahl & Fusick. The final was set. Team Mayoh & Bruce defeated the Lamotte's to capture the 2008 Tuff Spiel.

Payout

Mayoh & Bruce = $800

Lamotte & Lamotte = $500

Ruszkowski & Orr, and Ringdahl & Fusick = $300

McDougall & Hudon, Coben & Anderson, Costain & Mathiason, Graham & Philip = $100

Congratulations to all the teams that qualified!!!!

We look forward to next years event!!!!!