Canadian curler Brad Gushue is named high-performance director for USA Curling, according to multiple reports. CBC News and the Winnipeg Free Press both say the appointment is announced Wednesday. The role is described as a high-performance position within USA Curling, with Gushue bringing experience from his career in Canada and international competition. The Calgary Herald notes that Gushue retired earlier this year before taking the U.S. assignment, framing the move as a career transition rather than a shift in sporting affiliation. Across the coverage, the key points are that Gushue is a prominent Canadian curling figure, he has been selected for a senior development role with the U.S. national curling organization, and the appointment follows his retirement. The articles do not provide detailed information about specific responsibilities, start date, contract terms, or immediate changes to team structures. The reports focus primarily on the announcement of the new position and Gushue’s background leading into the appointment.