Andy McCann
Curler
Born (1982-04-26) April 26, 1982
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Team
Curling clubGladstone Curling Club,
Fredericton Junction
SkipJames Grattan
ThirdJoel Krats
SecondPaul Dobson
LeadAndy McCann
Curling career
Member Association New Brunswick
Brier appearances7 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2018 2020, 2021, 2022)
Top CTRS ranking39th (2019–20)

Andrew McCann (born April 26, 1982 in Oromocto) is a Canadian curler from Fredericton Junction, New Brunswick. He currently plays lead on Team James Grattan.[1]

Career

McCann was the alternate for Team New Brunswick skipped by James Grattan at the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier where they finished with a 2–9 record. He played in two games.[2] He won his first provincial championship in 2012 at the 2012 Molson Canadian Men's Provincial Curling Championship as third for Terry Odishaw. At the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier, the team had a good showing, finishing the round robin in sixth with a 5–6 record. McCann would once again spare for Grattan at the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier. He played no games but the team finished with a respectable 6–5 record.

McCann joined the Grattan rink for the 2017–18 season. It was a good move for him as the team won the 2018 Papa John's Pizza Tankard, McCann's second provincial title. At the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier, they finished 2–5 in the new pool format, failing to qualify for the playoffs. They did manage to win their seeding game however, officially ending with a 3–5 record.[3]

After a slow 2018–19 season, Team Grattan had a quick start to the 2019–20 season by winning the 2019 Jim Sullivan Curling Classic.[4] McCann would win his third provincial title this season as well at the 2020 New Brunswick Tankard where Team Grattan stole two in the tenth end to defeat Jason Roach 8–6. They started out 1–2 at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier but were able to upset higher seeds Ontario's John Epping and British Columbia's Steve Laycock to sit in a good spot going into their final two games. Unfortunately, they would lose both of those games, finishing the round robin at 3–4, missing the playoffs.[5]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick, the 2021 provincial championship was cancelled. As the reigning provincial champions, Team Grattan was invited to represent New Brunswick at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier, which they accepted.[6] One member of Team Grattan, Paul Dobson, opted not to attend the event due to travel restrictions.[7] He was replaced by Jonathan Beuk of Ontario.[8] At the Brier, the Grattan rink had a strong start, defeating higher seeds Mike McEwen and Brad Jacobs to sit at 4–1 with three games left.[9] They then, however, lost their last three games, just failing to qualify for the championship pool, like in 2020.[10]

Personal life

McCann is married and has three children. He is the regional vice-president of sales at Salesforce.[1]

Teams

Season Skip Third Second Lead
2004–05[11] Kevin BoyleMark DobsonSpencer MawhinneyAndy McCann
2006–07 Mike KennedyMarc LeCocqShaun MottAndy McCann
2007–08 Jim SullivanMarc LeCocqShaun MottAndy McCann
2008–09 Jim SullivanMarc LeCocqJason RoachAndy McCann
2009–10 Andy McCann (Fourth)Scott JonesBrian KingPierre Fraser
2010–11 Scott JonesAndy McCannBrian KingRonnie Burgess
2011–12 Terry OdishawAndy McCannScott JonesGrant Odishaw
2012–13 Terry OdishawAndy McCannScott JonesGrant Odishaw
2013–14 Marc LeCocqAndy McCannScott JonesJamie Brannen
2014–15 Andy McCannMarc LeCocqScott JonesJamie Brannen
2015–16 Jason RoachAndy McCannDarren RoachBrian King
2016–17 Jason RoachAndy McCannDarren RoachBrian King
2017–18 James GrattanAndy McCannChris JeffreyPeter Case
2018–19 James GrattanChris JeffreyAndy McCannPeter Case
2019–20 James GrattanPaul DobsonAndy McCannJamie Brannen
2020–21 James GrattanPaul DobsonAndy McCannJamie Brannen
2021–22 James GrattanDarren MouldingPaul DobsonAndy McCann / Jamie Brannen
2022–23 James GrattanScott McDonaldPaul DobsonAndy McCann
2023–24 James GrattanJoel KratsPaul DobsonAndy McCann

References

  1. 1 2 "2020 Tim Hortons Brier Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Andy McCann Statistics". Curling Canada. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. ↑ "2018 Tim Hortons Brier Statistics". Curling Canada. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  4. ↑ "2019 Jim Sullivan Curling Classic". CurlingZone. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  5. ↑ "2020 Tim Hortons Brier Statistics". Curling Canada. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  6. ↑ @Devin_Heroux (January 30, 2021). "JUST IN... New Brunswick has cancelled its men's provincial curling championship. @JamesGrattan has accepted invite. Still waiting to firm up his lineup. This will be Grattan's 14th Brier appearance. #cbccurl" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "Tim Hortons Brier begins Friday!". Curling Canada. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  8. ↑ Ted Wyman (March 4, 2021). "BRIER BREAKDOWN: A team-by-team look at the expanded field for the Tim Hortons Brier". Toronto Sun. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  9. ↑ Ryan Horne (March 9, 2021). "Jimmy the Kid has New Brunswick in the mix at Brier". TSN. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  10. ↑ "2021 Tim Hortons Brier: Scores, schedule, standings". Sportsnet. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Andy McCann Past Teams". CurlingZone. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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