It was his only major tournament experience before winning the 1997 Canadian Olympic trials as the third for the Mike Harris team.

The following year, they won the 2007 Tim Hortons Brier and then the 2007 Ford World Men's Curling Championship.

He was the 2011 winner of the annual Ford Hot Shots skills and shot-making competition that precedes the start of play at the Brier.

His work and job influenced his decision to leave competitive curling the first time he retired.

[2] Hart is married and has three children, including Joseph (Joey), the alternate on his 2016 Brier team.