The 1969 Macdonald Brier, Canada's national men's curling championship, was held March 3–7 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium in Oshawa, Ontario.
The Ron Northcott rink representing Alberta won their third title, having gone undefeated. It was the first time a team had gone undefeated since 1957. It was also the 11th title for Alberta. Northcott became the fourth skip to ever win back-to-back Briers, joining Gordon Hudson, Matt Baldwin, and Ernie Richardson (twice).
British Columbia were runners-up, with an impressive 9-1 record, which was usually good enough to win. Both Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island tied for third place at 7-3 records. It was tied for the best ever result for PEI, which also finished third the previous year.
Teams The teams are listed as follows: British ColumbiaManitobaCalgary CC, Calgary Skip: Ron Northcott Third: Dave Gerlach Second: Bernie Sparkes Lead: Fred StoreyPrince George CC, Prince George Skip: Kevin Smale Third: Peter Sherba Second: Bob McDonald Lead: Pat CarrMaple Leaf CC, Winnipeg Skip: Bob Robinson Third: Al Shinfield Second: Len Easton Lead: Doug StrangeNew BrunswickNewfoundlandNorthern OntarioMoncton CA, Moncton Skip: Harold Mabey Jr. Third: Ed Steeves Second: Harold Keith Lead: Grant MacMellonSt. John's CC, St. John's Skip: Bill Piercey Third: Frank M. Stent Second: Thomas A. Warren Lead: William C. RoyKenora CC, Kenora Skip: Terry Johnson Third: Jack Thompson Second: Grant Green Lead: Gordon PetersonNova ScotiaOntarioPrince Edward IslandDartmouth CC, Dartmouth Skip: Peter Hope Third: Gene Mattatall Second: Bob Margeson Lead: Reg BeaverLondon CC, London Skip: Ken Buchan Third: Gary Weisz Second: Mitch Czaja Lead: Ross GuestCharlottetown CC, Charlottetown Skip: Alan Smith Third: Doug Bell Second: Bob Dillon Lead: Merrill WiggingtonQuebecSaskatchewanCFB Bagotville CC, Chicoutimi Skip: Earl Carson Third: Doug Stuart Second: Alan R. Sully Lead: Ed WoodAvonlea CC, Avonlea Skip: Bob Pickering Third: Garnet Campbell Second: Bob Thomas Lead: Gary Ford
Map of teams
Round robin standings Final Round Robin standings: KeyBrier champion ProvinceSkipWLPFPA Ron Northcott 10 0 117 74 Kevin Smale 9 1 99 73 Alan Smith 7 3 88 75 Bob Pickering 7 3 100 75 Earl Carson 5 5 87 90 Terry Johnson 5 5 86 88 Rob Robinson 3 7 80 102 Harold Mabey Jr. 3 7 77 94 Bill Piercey 2 8 81 117 Peter Hope 2 8 81 107 Ken Buchan 2 8 92 93
Round robin results Draw 1 Monday, March 3
Draw 2 Monday, March 3
Draw 3 Tuesday, March 4
Draw 4 Tuesday, March 4
Draw 5 Wednesday, March 5
Draw 6 Wednesday, March 5
Draw 7 Thursday, March 6
Draw 8 Thursday, March 6
Draw 9 Thursday, March 6
Draw 10 Friday, March 7
Draw 11 Friday, March 7
Awards All-Star Team The media selected the following curlers as All-Stars:BRIER INDIVIDUAL AWARDS & ALL-STAR TEAMS
Bernie Sparkes became the first player to be selected to the all-star team four times as he was selected the three previous years as well.
Position Name Team Skip Ron Northcott (3) Third Pete Sherba Second Bernie Sparkes (4) Lead Fred Storey (3)
Ross G.L. Harstone Award The Ross Harstone Award was presented to the player chosen by their fellow peers as the curler who best represented Harstone's high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.
Name Team Position Bill Piercey Skip
References
2017 Brier Media Guide: Brier Personnel 1927-2017 Results at Soudog Curling
External links 1969 MacDonald Brier on YouTube