A province and nation watched restlessly as the Brad Gushue curlers from Newfoundland and Labrador (and New Brunswick) flirted with Olympic history at the XX Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. As Gushue was dismantling Finland in the final game, anticipation across the country arose as it became increasingly apparent Canada would snap its gold-medal drought in men’s curling. Gushue and Co. had prepared for this moment, had dealt with the cynics and shrugged off the naysayers. From wins and losses, arguments to reconciliation, this is their journey as told by Robin Short, Sports Editor of the St. John’s Telegram, who is “proud and honoured” to say he was there to witness every minute of it.