Derek Samagalski

Derek Samagalski
Curler
Samagalski (far left) watches his shot at the 2018 Elite 10 event.
Born (1984-09-09) September 9, 1984 (age 40)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Team
Curling clubWest St. Paul CC,
West St. Paul, MB
Mixed doubles
partner		Krysten Karwacki
Curling career
Member Association Manitoba
Brier appearances9 (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Top CTRS ranking2nd (2016–17)
Grand Slam victories1 (2016 Champions Cup)
Medal record
Men's Curling
Representing  Manitoba
Tim Hortons Brier
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Saskatoon

Derek Samagalski (born September 9, 1984) is a Canadian curler who currently resides in Carberry, Manitoba.[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 is married and has two daughters. He is employed as a superintendent for Carberry Sandhills Golf Course.[4]

References

  1. ^ "2021 Tim Hortons Brier Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved March 3, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  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. ^ "2024 PointsBet Invitational Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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