PETER CORNER

PETER CORNER

A thirteen year voyage of grit, determination and sacrifice took Peter Comer from Brampton, Ontario to Geneva, Switzerland, where he was rewarded for all his hard work. Peter was “lead” on a rink skipped by Russ Howard, who, along with “second” Wayne Middaugh of Brampton and “third” Glenn Howard captured the 1993 Men’s World Curling Championship.

The foursome of Corner, Middaugh and Russ and Glenn Howard had curled together since 1989, and they more than lived up to their advance billing of being called the best curlers in the world.

Winning the world championship was no easy task, as this rink of destiny was required to capture both the 1993 Ontario and Canadian Championships.

1993 also saw this rink capture the T.S.N. Skins Championship and the V.O. Cup World Tour Championship.

In 1994 Peter was inducted as an Honourary Life Member of the Ontario Curling Association. 1994 also marked Peter’s fourth consecutive year as the Ontario Men’s champion. He was also named as “lead” to the Canadian All Star Team in 1993 and 1994 based on his play in the Canadian Championships.

Prior to joining the Russ Howard rink, Peter had been “vice” on a team skipped by his cousin Wayne Middaugh, and together they had enjoyed many successes, including a runner-up finish in the 1987 Canadian Junior Championship, winners of the 1987 Winter Games and 3 Ontario Junior Championships in the mid ‘80’s.

Peter reached the finals of the Ontario Junior Mixed Curling Championships 5 times, and was successful in winning the event in 1987 and 1988.

Peter also “skipped” the Ontario Police Team to a runner-up position in the 1991 Canadian Police Championships.

Inducted November 16, 1994