A sold-out crowd was on-hand at MacDonald Island Park for the opening draw of The National curling tournament.
The night started with the opening ceremony, and was followed by the first draw.
In a battle of Ontario, Team Howard beat Team Fanset 6-3.
Also winning on night one were skips Kevin Martin, Sven Michel, Brad Gushue, and Steve Laycock.
Video: All 10 teams competing in the opening draw are introduced walking to centre ice.
