The 1969 Macdonald Brier, Canada's national men's curling championship was held March 3–7 at the

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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

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, 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:

Round robin standings

''Final Round Robin standings'':

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

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became the first player to be selected to the all-star team four times as he was selected the three previous years as well.

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.

References

*''2017 Brier Media Guide: Brier Personnel 1927-2017''
Results at Soudog Curling

External links

1969 MacDonald Brier on YouTube
{{Canadian Men's Curling Championships

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