Derek Samagalski

Derek Samagalski
Curler
Samagalski (far left) watches his shot at the 2018 Elite 10 event.
Born (1984-09-09) September 9, 1984
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Team
Curling club West St. Paul CC,
West St. Paul, MB
Skip Reid Carruthers
Fourth Mike McEwen
Second Derek Samagalski
Lead Colin Hodgson
Career
Brier appearances 3 (2012, 2015, 2018)
Top CTRS ranking 2 (2016-17)
Grand Slam victories 1: Champions Cup (2016)
Medal record
Men's Curling
Representing  Manitoba
Tim Hortons Brier
2012 Saskatoon

Derek Samagalski (born September 9, 1984) is a Canadian curler who currently resides in Winnipeg.[1] Samagalski won a bronze medal at the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier as lead, where he also won the first team all-star award for the position.

Career

Samagalski gained notoriety when he won the 2012 Safeway Championship again as a lead on the Rob Fowler team to represent Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier.[2] Samagalski was named the first-team all star for lead at the Brier following their bronze medal victory.[3]

Personal life

Samagalski currently works as a grounds crewman at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://cloudfront7.curling.ca/2015brier-en/files/2015/02/TANKARD-TIMES-TUES-ALL.pdf
  2. ↑ Paul Wiecek (February 12, 2012). "Fowler's Manitoba foursome headed to Brier". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. ↑ Paul Wiecek (March 12, 2012). "Fowler gets a little revenge against Koe clan". Winnipeg Free Press.
  4. ↑ 2017 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials Media Guide
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