Team Gushue is adding Brendan Bottcher at second as a replacement for E.J. Harnden.
The St. John’s, N.L.-based team made the announcement via a post on social media.
“Joining Team Gushue as the new Second is an incredible opportunity and I’m excited to get started,” Bottcher said in the announcement. “It’s an honour to join such an accomplished team and I look forward to bringing my experience and passion to the mix.”
Bottcher will make his debut with skip Brad Gushue, vice Mark Nichols and lead Geoff Walker at the Pan Continental championship starting Oct. 27 in Lacombe, Alta.
Bottcher became a free agent earlier this year and had shifted focus to playing mixed doubles with Rachel Homan and coaching her women’s team.
“We’re thrilled to have Brendan join our team,” Gushue said. “His skills and experience will be invaluable and his connection with Geoff and our coach, Jeff Hoffart, will strengthen our overall team dynamic.”
The 32-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., won the 2021 Montana’s Brier in Calgary and came third in 2024’s iteration of the event in Regina.
Adam Casey will fill the vacancy at second for Team Gushue’s next bonspiel starting Thursday in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Harnden’s surprise departure was announced last week. He spent just over two seasons with the team.
— With files from Sportsnet staff
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