Stefanie Lawton
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Stefanie Lawton is a Canadian
curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After an appearance at the 1997 Canadian Junior Championships
, she would go on to win the 2000 Championships with the help of her team of sister Marliese Miller
(third), Stacy Helm (second) and Amanda MacDonald (lead). At the worlds that year, she would win the silver medal behind Matilda Mattsson of Sweden
. In 2001, Lawton (then known as Stefanie Miller) went on to be undefeated at the Junior championships, only to lose to Prince Edward Island
's Suzanne Gaudet. Four years later, Lawton returned to the curling scene by becoming the Saskatchewan women's champion and, as such, going to the 2005 Scott Tournament of Hearts
. Her team of her sister Marliese, Sherri Singler and Chelsey Bell finished the round-robin in third place but lost to Ontario in the 3-4 playoff game.
The Lawton curling team changed its line up for the 2007-2008 curling season. With the departure of Chelsey Bell the team welcomed Lana Vey into the mix. Lana was the all star third at the 2007 Scott Tournament of Hearts in Lethbridge as a member of the Jan Betker
foursome. Lana played lead as Team Lawton attempted to qualify for the Scott Tournament of Hearts hosted in February 2008 in Regina. The Lawton team lost the provincial final to Michelle Englot
. However, the team rebounded and won the 2008 Canada Cup of Curling defeating Kelly Scott
in the final.
Lawton won her second Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts
in 2009, earning her rink a spot at the 2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
. The team made the playoffs, but lost in the 3 vs. 4 game to Jennifer Jones
.
Lawton's rink was one of four that received an automatic bye to the 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
. Her team finished 4-3, out of the playoffs.
Lawton won her second Canada Cup in 2010
, defeating Olympic silver medalist Cheryl Bernard
in the final.
Key
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After an appearance at the 1997 Canadian Junior Championships
Canadian Junior Curling Championships
The Canadian Junior Curling Championships is an annual curling tournament held to determine the best junior-level curling team in Canada. Junior level curlers must be under the age of 20 as of December 31 in the year prior to the tournament....
, she would go on to win the 2000 Championships with the help of her team of sister Marliese Miller
Marliese Kasner
Marliese Kasner is a Canadian curler from Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. She plays lead for her sister, Stefanie Lawton.-Career:Kasner is a two-time Canadian Junior Champion, having won the title in 2000 playing third for her sister, and winning it in her own right as skip in 2003...
(third), Stacy Helm (second) and Amanda MacDonald (lead). At the worlds that year, she would win the silver medal behind Matilda Mattsson of Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. In 2001, Lawton (then known as Stefanie Miller) went on to be undefeated at the Junior championships, only to lose to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
's Suzanne Gaudet. Four years later, Lawton returned to the curling scene by becoming the Saskatchewan women's champion and, as such, going to the 2005 Scott Tournament of Hearts
2005 Scott Tournament of Hearts
The 2005 Scott Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's curling championship, was held at Mile One Stadium in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador from February 19 to 27 2005. The tournament consists of 12 teams, one from each of Canada's provinces, one from Canada's territories and the...
. Her team of her sister Marliese, Sherri Singler and Chelsey Bell finished the round-robin in third place but lost to Ontario in the 3-4 playoff game.
The Lawton curling team changed its line up for the 2007-2008 curling season. With the departure of Chelsey Bell the team welcomed Lana Vey into the mix. Lana was the all star third at the 2007 Scott Tournament of Hearts in Lethbridge as a member of the Jan Betker
Jan Betker
Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s...
foursome. Lana played lead as Team Lawton attempted to qualify for the Scott Tournament of Hearts hosted in February 2008 in Regina. The Lawton team lost the provincial final to Michelle Englot
Michelle Englot
Michelle Englot ; is a Canadian curler from Regina, Saskatchewan...
. However, the team rebounded and won the 2008 Canada Cup of Curling defeating Kelly Scott
Kelly Scott
Kelly Scott is a Canadian curler from Kelowna, British Columbia.-1995-2005:...
in the final.
Lawton won her second Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the Saskatchewan provincial women's curling tournament. The winning team represents Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.-Past winners:-External links:*]...
in 2009, earning her rink a spot at the 2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The 2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's national curling championship, was held from February 21 to March 1 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, British Columbia.-Teams:* Throws third stones-Standings:...
. The team made the playoffs, but lost in the 3 vs. 4 game to Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones (curler)
Jennifer Jones is a Canadian curler from East St. Paul, Manitoba. Jones, a lawyer, is corporate counsel for Wellington West Capital and a Windsor Park Collegiate graduate.-Early success:...
.
Lawton's rink was one of four that received an automatic bye to the 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
The 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials were held December 6-13, 2009 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The event is also known and advertised as Roar of the Rings. The winner of the men's and women's events will represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics...
. Her team finished 4-3, out of the playoffs.
Lawton won her second Canada Cup in 2010
2010 Canada Cup of Curling
The 2010 Canada Cup of Curling was held December 1-5, 2010 at the Medicine Hat Arena in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Glenn Howard rink won their first Canada Cup on the men's side while Stefanie Lawton won her second cup...
, defeating Olympic silver medalist Cheryl Bernard
Cheryl Bernard
Cheryl Bernard is a Canadian curler from Calgary. She represented Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics as the team's skip, winning the silver medal in women's curling after falling to Sweden in the final....
in the final.
Grand Slam record
| Event | 2006–07 2006-07 curling season -Season of Champions top three finishes:-Other events:-Men's:-Women's:-WCT Money Ranking:... |
2007–08 2007-08 curling season -Season of Champions top three finishes:-Other events:-World Curling Tour winners:-Women's World Curling Tour winners:Events in bold indicate Grand Slam events.-WCT Money Ranking:-Sources:*... |
2008–09 2008-09 curling season -Season of Champions top three finishes:-Other events:-World Curling Tour winners:-Women's World Curling Tour winners:-WCT Money Ranking:... |
2009–10 2009-10 curling season The 2009–10 curling season began in September 2009 and ended in April 2010.-Season of Champions top three finishes:-Other events:-World Curling Tour events:-Women's World Curling Tour events:... |
2010–11 | 2011–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Gold Autumn Gold Curling Classic The Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Curling Classic is the very first Grand Slam event of the season on the Women's World Curling Tour. It is held annually on the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend at the Calgary Curling Club in Calgary, Alberta. The first Autumn Gold Classic was held in 1978, and at the... |
Q | QF | SF | QF | QF | QF |
| Manitoba Lotteries | SF | Q | Q | DNP | SF | QF |
| Wayden Transportation Wayden Transportation Ladies Classic The Wayden Transportation Ladies Classic, also known as the Abbotsford Ladies was a Grand Slam event on the Women's World Curling Tour. It was held annually in November in Abbotsford, British Columbia... |
C | F | F | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sobeys Slam Sobeys Slam The Sobeys Slam is the third Grand Slam event of the Women's World Curling Tour. It is held annually in November in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.The event began in 1998 as the Sobeys Curling Classic. It was added as a Grand Slam event for the 2007-08 curling season, and was renamed the "Sobeys Slam"... |
N/A | QF | F | N/A | QF | |
| Players' Championships Players' Championships The Players' Championships is the final event on the World Curling Tour, and a part of the Grand Slam of Curling, being the only slam to feature both a women's and men's tournament... |
QF | Q | Q | SF | DNP |
Key
- C - Champion
- F - Lost final
- SF - Lost semi final
- QF - Lost quarter final
- Q - Did not make playoffs
- DNP - Did not participate in event
- N/A - not a Grand Slam event that season