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Matthew Dunstone (born June 25, 1995)[1], nicknamed "the Sheriff"[2], is a Canadian curler originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Key Information

Career

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Dunstone won the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in 2013.[3] He represented Canada at the 2013 World Junior Curling Championships, where he won the bronze medal. He was unable to defend his championship at the 2014 Canadian Juniors after losing in the finals of the Manitoba Canola Juniors to Braden Calvert. The next time he would represent Manitoba was in 2016, after winning the 2016 Manitoba Canola Juniors. This earned the Dunstone rink a spot in the 2016 Canadian Juniors where he won his second title after defeating Northern Ontario 11-4 in the final, and represented Canada at the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships, winning a bronze medal.

Dunstone joined the Saskatchewan-based Steve Laycock rink for the 2017-18 curling season, initially as second, but later in the season began throwing fourth stones, while Laycock skipped and threw third. Dunstone won his first provincial men's championship in 2018 with Team Laycock. The team represented Saskatchewan at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier, where they finished with a 6-5 record.

Team Laycock broke up in 2018, and Dunstone formed a new Saskatchewan-based team, with him as skip, Braeden Moskowy at third, Catlin Schneider at second and Dustin Kidby at lead. The team was invited to represent Canada at the third leg of the 2018-19 Curling World Cup. The team won the event, defeating Team Sweden's Niklas Edin rink in the final.

Matt Dunstone making a shot at the 2026 Players' Championship in Steinbach, Manitoba.

In their first event of the 2019-20 season, Team Dunstone finished runner-up at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard to John Epping. Dunstone also won his first career Grand Slam at the 2019 Masters where he defeated Brad Gushue in the final. The team failed to replicate the success as they were not able to qualify at the Tour Challenge, National, Canadian Open, and finishing winless at the 2019 Canada Cup. The team was able to win the 2020 SaskTel Tankard, after falling into the C Event, Team Dunstone won four straight games including defeating Kirk Muyres in the final to win the provincial championship. At the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier, they finished the round robin and championship pool with a 8–3 record which qualified them for the 1 vs. 2 game against Alberta's Brendan Bottcher. They lost the game 9–4 and then lost the semifinal to Newfoundland and Labrador's Gushue, settling for a bronze medal. It would be the team's last event of the season as both the Players' Championship and the Champions Cup Grand Slam events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] After the season, Team Dunstone added Kirk Muyres to their team, replacing Catlin Schneider at second.[5]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan, the 2021 provincial championship was cancelled. As the reigning provincial champions, Team Dunstone was invited to represent Saskatchewan at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier, which they accepted.[6] At the Brier, Dunstone led his team to a 9–3 record, qualifying for the playoffs as the second seed. Facing Brendan Bottcher in the semifinal, they lost 6–5 after Bottcher made a runback to score two in the tenth end. Team Dunstone would have to settle for the bronze medal for a second straight year.[7]

Personal life

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Dunstone was a real estate student at the University of British Columbia,[8] and currently works as a mortgage broker for Integra Mortgage. He is in a relationship with fellow curler Erin Pincott.[9] Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dunstone officially moved to Kamloops, British Columbia to be with partner Pincott in 2018.[10]

Grand Slam record

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Key
C Champion
F Lost in Final
SF Lost in Semifinal
QF Lost in Quarterfinals
R16 Lost in the round of 16
Q Did not advance to playoffs
T2 Played in Tier 2 event
DNP Did not participate in event
N/A Not a Grand Slam event that season
Event 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26
Masters DNP DNP Q QF C N/A Q Q QF SF C
Tour Challenge DNP DNP QF Q Q N/A N/A F QF SF F
The National DNP DNP DNP DNP Q N/A QF SF Q Q F
Canadian Open Q DNP Q Q Q N/A N/A QF QF QF Q
Players' Q Q DNP Q N/A QF Q QF Q SF Q
Champions Cup DNP Q QF Q N/A Q DNP SF N/A N/A N/A
Elite 10 Q Q DNP DNP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Teams

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Season Skip Third Second Lead
2012–13 Matt Dunstone Colton Lott Daniel Grant Brendan MacCuish
2013–14 Matt Dunstone Colton Lott Kyle Doering Rob Gordon
2014–15 Matt Dunstone Colton Lott Kyle Doering Rob Gordon
2015–16 Matt Dunstone Colton Lott Kyle Doering Rob Gordon
2016–17 Matt Dunstone Alex Forrest Ian McMillan Connor Njegovan
2017–18 Steve Laycock Kirk Muyres Matt Dunstone Dallan Muyres
Matt Dunstone (Fourth) Steve Laycock (Skip) Kirk Muyres
2018–19 Matt Dunstone Braeden Moskowy Catlin Schneider Dustin Kidby
2019–20 Matt Dunstone Braeden Moskowy Catlin Schneider Dustin Kidby
2020–21[11] Matt Dunstone Braeden Moskowy Kirk Muyres Dustin Kidby
2021–22 Matt Dunstone Braeden Moskowy Kirk Muyres Dustin Kidby
2022–23 Matt Dunstone B. J. Neufeld Colton Lott Ryan Harnden
2023–24 Matt Dunstone B. J. Neufeld Colton Lott Ryan Harnden
2024–25 (Sept.–Oct.) Matt Dunstone B. J. Neufeld Colton Lott Ryan Harnden
2024–25 (Dec.–Apr.) Matt Dunstone Colton Lott E. J. Harnden Ryan Harnden
2025–26 Matt Dunstone Colton Lott E. J. Harnden Ryan Harnden

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Matt Dunstone (born June 25, 1995) is a Canadian curler from , , who skips one of the world's top-ranked men's teams, currently holding the fourth position in the World Curling Federation's team rankings as of November 2025. Born and raised in , Dunstone began at the age of four, practicing with a wooden set on his kitchen floor before stepping onto the ice at a local club. He quickly rose through the junior ranks, skipping to victory at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in both 2013 and 2016, earning bronze medals at the corresponding each year. During his university career at the , he led his team to the 2014 CIS/CCA Curling Championship title. Transitioning to elite men's curling, Dunstone has represented both Saskatchewan and Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier, amassing an impressive medal collection including bronzes in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (for Saskatchewan) and silvers in 2023 and 2025 (for Manitoba). On the Grand Slam of Curling tour, he has claimed multiple titles, including the 2025 AMJ Masters and PointsBet Invitational, contributing to his team's status as a perennial powerhouse ranked number one in . Now residing in , , where he works as a , Dunstone continues to compete at the highest level while balancing professional and charitable commitments.

Early Life

Birth and Upbringing

Matt Dunstone was born on June 25, 1995, in , , . He spent his early childhood in 's Charleswood neighborhood, where he was immersed in a family environment deeply connected to local sports traditions. Dunstone's immediate family played a significant role in fostering his interest in athletics from a young age; his father, Dean Dunstone, had competed as a junior curler, reaching the finals in two consecutive years, while his grandparents, Jim and Carol Dunstone, were accomplished mixed curlers who secured multiple provincial titles and one . This familial emphasis on competitive sports naturally guided Dunstone toward during his early years in .

Introduction to Curling

Matt Dunstone began at the age of four in 1999, initially playing with a small wooden set on his family's kitchen floor in . This home-based introduction, facilitated by family members including his grandparents, allowed him to familiarize himself with the basic mechanics of sliding stones and sweeping before transitioning to actual ice. The wooden curling rocks, approximately two inches in diameter with handles, provided an accessible entry point that sparked his early interest in the sport. That same year, Dunstone had his first on-ice experience at the Heather Curling Club in , marking the shift from playful experimentation to structured rink time. Despite the challenges of adapting to the slippery surface as a young child, this initial exposure at the club laid the groundwork for his ongoing involvement. 's status as a major hub in , with numerous facilities and a strong community tradition, supported such early access to the sport. Dunstone's foundational skills were further developed through early training in local youth programs in , including initiatives like the Little Rocks program coordinated by CurlManitoba starting around 1999. These programs, offered at clubs such as Heather, emphasized basic techniques, balance, and game understanding for young participants, helping to nurture talent in the province's competitive environment without immediate focus on formal competition.

Curling Career

Junior Career

Matt Dunstone began competing in junior curling at a young age, having been introduced to the sport around age 4. His early success came in 2013 when, as skip of the Manitoba team consisting of third Colton Lott, second Daniel Grant, and lead Brendan MacCuish, he won the Canadian Junior Curling Championship in Fort McMurray, Alberta, defeating Alberta's Thomas Scoffin 4-3 in the final after posting a 7-3 round-robin record. Representing Canada at the subsequent 2013 World Junior Curling Championships in Sochi, Russia, with the same lineup, Dunstone secured a bronze medal by defeating Sweden 6-4 in the bronze-medal game, finishing the tournament with a 7-5 record. Dunstone returned to the national stage in 2016 as skip, this time with third , second Kyle Doering, lead Rob Gordon, and alternate Wade Ford, winning the Canadian Junior Curling Championship in , for Manitoba's fourth consecutive men's title by beating Northern Ontario's 11-4 in the final; he was named first-team all-star skip for averaging 90 percent over the round robin. At the 2016 in , , the team earned another bronze medal, defeating 8-4 in the bronze-medal match after a 6-6 round-robin performance that included a semifinal loss to . These achievements marked Dunstone's progression from a promising junior talent to a dominant force, with two national titles and two world bronze medals establishing his reputation as one of Canada's top under-21 skips before transitioning to men's competition.

Early Men's Career

Dunstone transitioned to senior men's curling in the 2017–18 season by joining Steve Laycock's Saskatchewan-based rink as second, replacing Colton Flasch and teaming with third Kirk Muyres and lead Dallan Muyres. Later in the season, ahead of the national championship, Dunstone began throwing fourth stones while Laycock shifted to third, marking his emergence as a key strategic player on the team. The Laycock rink, with Dunstone at fourth, won the 2018 SaskTel Tankard, Saskatchewan's provincial men's championship, by defeating former teammate Colton Flasch's squad 9–7 in the final held in . This victory earned them a spot at the 2018 Brier in , where Dunstone made his national debut. Representing as the host province, the team posted a 6–5 overall record, including a 4–3 mark in Pool B of the round robin and 2–2 in the championship pool, finishing sixth and missing the . Following the Brier, Team Laycock disbanded, prompting Dunstone to form his own rink in April 2018, based in Regina, Saskatchewan. He skipped a lineup featuring third Braeden Moskowy, second Catlin Schneider, and lead Dustin Kidby, drawing on his junior championship experience to build a competitive senior squad. Early successes on the World Curling Tour highlighted the new team's potential, including a victory at the 2018–19 Curling World Cup third leg in Jönköping, Sweden, where Dunstone's rink defeated Sweden's Niklas Edin 5–4 in the men's final to claim gold for Canada.

Brier Appearances

Matt Dunstone has made seven appearances at the Tim Hortons Brier, Canada's national men's championship, representing in 2018 and from 2020 to 2025. His teams have consistently qualified for the event through provincial championships, achieving a strong playoff record with two bronze medals, one silver medal, and multiple semifinal berths. In his Brier debut in 2018, Dunstone skipped Team to a 6-5 round-robin record at the event in , finishing seventh overall and missing the playoffs. The performance marked a solid entry for the young skip, who had recently transitioned to the men's circuit after junior success. Dunstone returned to the 2020 Brier in , again representing with an impressive 8-3 record through the round robin and championship pool, securing a spot in the playoffs as the No. 2 seed. In the 1-2 page playoff, his team lost 9-4 to Alberta's , but rebounded with an 8-7 victory over Ontario's John Epping in the 3-4 game. A narrow 7-6 semifinal loss to Newfoundland and Labrador's followed, earning the bronze medal—Dunstone's first Brier podium finish. The playoff run concluded with a 1-2 record across those contests. At the 2021 Brier in , —played under a bubble format due to the —Dunstone's squad posted a 4-4 round-robin mark before going undefeated at 5-0 in the championship pool, advancing as the No. 2 seed with a 9-4 overall record. They defeated Wild Card 3's 8-5 in the 3-4 playoff game but fell 6-5 to Bottcher in the semifinal, securing another . This back-to-back result highlighted Dunstone's growing prowess on the national stage. Representing for the first time in 2022 at the Brier in , , as Wild Card #2, Dunstone achieved a 6-2 round-robin record, tying for third place. However, a 9-5 tiebreaker loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch eliminated the team before the playoffs, resulting in a 6-3 overall finish and no medal. The early exit was a disappointment after a strong start that included wins over top contenders like 's . In 2023, skipping Team Manitoba at the Brier in London, Ontario, Dunstone dominated Pool A with an 8-0 round-robin record, then went 2-1 in the playoffs: defeating Saskatchewan's Matt McEwen 6-4 in the 1-2 page and Wild Card 1's Bottcher 7-5 in the semifinal. The run ended with a 7-5 final loss to Team Canada's Gushue, earning silver and marking Dunstone's best Brier finish to that point, with an overall 10-3 record. Dunstone's 2024 Brier appearance in , saw Team Manitoba go 6-2 in Pool A round robin, highlighted by a 15-2 rout of and a 98% shooting percentage from Dunstone in that game. Despite the solid performance, the team finished outside the playoff positions after losses to and fellow Manitoba's , resulting in elimination with no medal. At the 2025 in , , Dunstone led to a 7-1 round-robin record, clinching the No. 1 . The team defeated Wild Card 1's Bottcher 8-7 in the semifinal but lost 4-5 to Alberta's Brad Jacobs in the final, securing silver once again with an overall 8-2 mark. This runner-up finish reinforced Dunstone's status as a top Canadian contender. Across his seven Brier appearances, Dunstone has played 79 games, compiling a 55-24 record (.696 ) with 864 ends played. His teams have reached the five times, earning two bronzes (2020, 2021) and two silvers (2023, 2025).
YearProvinceRound Robin RecordPlayoff ResultsOverall RecordMedal
20186-5Did not qualify6-5None
20208-3 (incl. champ. pool)1-2 Page: L 4-9 (AB); 3-4 Page: W 8-7 (ON); Semifinal: L 6-7 (NL)9-5Bronze
20219-4 (incl. champ. pool)3-4 Page: W 8-5 (WC3); Semifinal: L 5-6 (AB)10-5Bronze
2022 (WC2)6-2: L 5-9 (SK)6-3None
20238-0 (Pool A)1-2 Page: W 6-4 (SK); Semifinal: W 7-5 (WC1); Final: L 5-7 (CA)10-3Silver
20246-2 (Pool A)Did not qualify6-2None
20257-1Semifinal: W 8-7 (WC1); Final: L 4-5 (AB)8-2Silver

International Competitions

Dunstone has yet to represent at the Men's Championship as of November 2025. His team's finish at the 2025 , where they lost 4-5 to Brad Jacobs in the final, highlighted their competitive strength but did not secure the national representation spot, which went to the champions. Earlier in his career, Dunstone earned a at the 2013 in , , defeating 6-4 in the bronze medal game. A key highlight in Dunstone's senior international career came during the 2018-19 World Cup, where Team Dunstone claimed gold at the third leg in , . In the final, they edged out 's 5-4, securing the victory with an open nose hit after perfect tick shots in the eighth end left them in control. This win contributed to their strong overall season performance, accumulating 16 points across the legs to rank among the top teams and qualify for the Grand Final in , . At the Grand Final, they posted a 6-2 record in pool play but were eliminated in the semifinals. Dunstone's team has continued to excel on the international curling tour, evidenced by their progression in global rankings. They finished second in the 2024-25 Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) with 353.25 points, trailing only narrowly behind the top-ranked squad. Entering the 2025-26 season, Team Dunstone holds the fourth position in the World Curling Federation's team rankings with 353.3 points, based on their best eight results. Recent successes include a victory at the 2025 PointsBet Invitational in , where they defeated Brad Jacobs 6-4 in the final with a crucial three-point eighth end to pull ahead.

Grand Slam of Curling

Record Overview

Matt Dunstone has competed in approximately 20 Grand Slam of Curling events across the Masters, Canadian Open, Players' Championship, and Champions Cup from the 2018–19 season through the 2024–25 season, establishing himself as a consistent contender on the tour. His overall record reflects strong round-robin performances, often finishing with winning percentages above 60% in the preliminary draws, leading to frequent playoff berths including multiple quarterfinals and semifinals. For instance, Dunstone's teams have qualified for the playoffs in over half of his appearances in these events, with a notable emphasis on advancing past the round-robin stage through precise shot-making and strategic play. Excluding his championship victories, Dunstone's best finishes include a quarterfinal appearance at the after a 3-2 round-robin record, where he lost 5-3 to . Additional strong showings feature quarterfinal appearances at other events, highlighting his ability to compete against top international and domestic squads. Seasonal breakdowns underscore Dunstone's progression and consistency. In the 2018–19 season, he began establishing his squad on the major stage. The 2024–25 season marked a peak, with multiple deep playoff runs across the events contributing to his team's No. 2 ranking on the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) by season's end, bolstered by semifinal finishes and high win totals that solidified their status as a powerhouse. These results, drawn from rigorous round-robin formats typically involving four to five games per event, emphasize Dunstone's role in elevating Team Dunstone's profile through sustained excellence.

Notable Wins

Matt Dunstone secured his first title as skip at the 2019 Masters in , where his team finished the round-robin stage with a 3-1 record before advancing through the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they edged out Team Bottcher 6-5, followed by a 7-5 semifinal over Team Epping. The final saw Dunstone's rink defeat Team Gushue 8-5, marking a breakthrough win that highlighted his emerging leadership on the tour. Dunstone claimed his second Grand Slam title at the 2025 AMJ Masters in , six years later, again posting a 3-1 round-robin record to secure a strong playoff position. His team advanced by narrowly defeating Team Jacobs 6-5 in the semifinal, showcasing resilience in a tight contest against one of Canada's top rinks. In the final, they outlasted Scotland's Team Whyte 6-4 in an extra end, with Dunstone's precise shot-making proving decisive in the closing frames. The lineup featured third , second , and lead . Dunstone won his third Grand Slam title at the 2025 PointsBet Invitational in , , posting a perfect 4-0 round-robin record. His team advanced through the to defeat Team Jacobs 6-4 in the final. These victories significantly elevated Dunstone's standing in the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS), with the 2025 wins awarding points that propelled his team to the top of the national rankings. The successes underscored his growth as a competitive force, contributing to consistent top-tier placements across major events.

Teams

Current Team

As of the 2025-26 season, Matt Dunstone skips a team representing , formed through key additions during the prior campaign. The lineup solidified in December 2024 when joined as second, reuniting with his brother , who had been the lead since 2022, alongside third . The current roster consists of skip Matt Dunstone, third , second , and lead . This configuration has yielded strong results, including a at the 2025 , where they lost 5-3 to Brad Jacobs' Team in the final; a victory at the 2025 AMJ Masters, defeating Ross Whyte's squad 6-4 in an extra-end thriller; and a 2025 PointsBet Invitational title, defeating Jacobs 6-4 in the final. Despite Dunstone residing in , , the team maintains a Manitoba-focused training base in to align with provincial competition requirements and leverage local facilities.

Past Teams

Matt Dunstone joined Steve Laycock's Saskatchewan-based team for the 2017–18 season as second, replacing Colton Flasch, with Laycock skipping, Kirk Muyres at third, and Dallan Muyres at lead. Later that season, Dunstone moved to third and assumed vice-skip responsibilities, throwing the team's last rocks ahead of the 2017 Roar of the Rings. The team dissolved after the 2017–18 campaign. In 2018, Dunstone formed his own Saskatchewan rink, skipping a team consisting of third Braeden Moskowy, second Catlin Schneider, and lead Dustin Kidby. This lineup remained intact through the 2019–20 season, competing in events like the World Curling Cup. Schneider was replaced by Kirk Muyres at second for the 2020–21 season, with Moskowy, Muyres, and Kidby rounding out the front end. Moskowy stepped away for personal reasons ahead of the 2021 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, where he was temporarily replaced by at third; the team announced its dissolution after the 2021–22 season. Following the split, Dunstone relocated to and assembled a new squad for the 2022–23 season, with at third, Lott at second, and at lead. This configuration achieved stability and success, including a provincial championship win. In 2024, the team underwent further adjustments when joined at second, shifting Lott to third while Ryan Harnden remained at lead; these changes marked the evolution toward Dunstone's more settled lineup in subsequent years.

Personal Life

Education and Occupation

Dunstone attended the early in his university career and later studied at the (UBC). Following his move to , , in 2018, he established his career as a with Dominion Lending Centres Integra Mortgage. In this role, Dunstone assists clients with home purchases, refinances, and renewals, leveraging his background in real estate. He balances his professional commitments with his curling schedule by focusing on mortgage work during the off-season and while traveling for competitions.

Relationships and Residence

Matt Dunstone has been in a relationship with Canadian curler Erin Pincott since approximately 2017. The couple first met at the 2013 World Junior Curling Championships in Russia, where their initial friendship developed over time before evolving into a romantic partnership. As fellow competitive curlers, they have supported each other's careers, with Pincott serving as third for Team Corryn Brown and Dunstone skipping his Manitoba-based rink; this shared professional world has allowed them to navigate the demands of the sport together, including coordinating travel for events. In July 2018, Dunstone relocated from , , to , , to join Pincott and pursue professional opportunities. The move was motivated by both personal lifestyle factors—establishing a life together in —and career advancement, as he began working at an HVAC company owned by Ken Brown, father of Pincott's teammate Corryn Brown. This relocation marked a significant shift, enabling the couple to build a home base while balancing their athletic commitments. Despite residing in , Dunstone continues to represent in major competitions, requiring frequent travel between and for practices and tournaments. This arrangement impacts their family life by necessitating periods of separation during the curling season, though the couple mitigates this through mutual understanding of the sport's rigors and occasional joint appearances at events. In 2020, they purchased a home together in , further solidifying their shared residence and commitment amid these logistical challenges.

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