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SWEEPING TO SOCHIUSA Curling Media Kit
CONTENTSWOMEN’S TEAMS – TRIALSETC:// BROWN, ERIKA4-5// SCHEDULE: OLYMPIC TRIALS24-25// GEORGE, COURTNEY6-7// OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION EVENT26-27// POTTER, CASSIE8-9// SCHEDULE: OLYMPIC GAMES28// SCHEDULE: PARALYMPIC GAMES29// STORY LINES30// 2013-14 EVENT SCHEDULE31// FAST FACTS: TRIALS FIELD32-35// POTTINGER, ALLISON10-11MEN’S TEAMS – TRIALS// CLARK, BRADY12-13// FENSON, PETE14-15// GEORGE, TYLER16-17// MCCORMICK, HEATH18-19// SHUSTER, JOHN20-21// OLYMPIC HISTORY36// PLACES TO CURL37// CURLING 10138-39// TEAM USA, WHEELCHAIR CURLING 22-23About USA CurlingThe United States Curling Association (doing business as USA Curling) is the National Governing Body of the sport of curling in theUnited States and has its national office in Stevens Point, Wis.As the NGB for the sport of curling, the USCA strives to grow the sport and to win medals in world championships and OlympicGames. The USCA is a member of the World Curling Federation and the U.S. Olympic Committee.USA Curling’s membership is around 16,000 curlers in more than 160 member clubs in 40 U.S. states. The association’s growth hasbeen significant since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games with an approximate 47 percent growth in membership.
MEDIA INFORMATIONUSA Curling athletes, coaches and High Performance staff members are available to media through the USACurling Media & Communications office. To request availability or a media credential for any of our events,please contact:Terry Kolesar, director of communications:Office: 715-344-1199, Ext. 202Cell: rgUSA Curling is active on social media platforms.Follow us on:Facebook: 09011YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/terryk6276Twitter: @terry usacurlUSA Curling((3
Team BrownTeam Brown (l-r): Erika Brown, Debbie McCormick, Jessica Schultz, and Ann Swisshelm.DatesEventLocationFort Wayne CashspielFort Wayne, Ind.4-2, quarterfinalsStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, Ontario5-1, semifinalsSept. 13-15Shoot-out @ Saville CentreEdmonton, Alberta3-3Sept. 19-22Shorty Jenkins ClassicBrockville, Ontario1-4Oct. 11-14Calgary Autumn Gold ClassicCalgary, Alberta1-3Oct. 18-20Stroud Sleeman ClassicStroud, Ontario3-1, semifinalsMasters of CurlingAbbotsford, British Columbia2014 U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Aug. 16-18Sept. 6-9Oct. 30Nov. 3Nov. 10-174)) usacurl.orgResult0-4
Erika BrownPosition: SkipAge: 40Hometown: Madison, Wis.Resides: Oakville, OntarioCareer: Physician assistant with McMaster Family Health TeamEducation: University of Wisconsin-Madison; Finch Universityof Health SciencesCurling start: 1980Curling club: Oakville (Ontario)Family: Married; three sonsCurling highlights: 1998 Olympian (also on 1988 Olympic team at age 15 whencurling was a demonstration sport) 7-time U.S. national champion (2013, 2010, 2004, 2002,1999, 1996, 1995) 2-time world silver medalist (1999, 1996) 2000 U.S. mixed national champion 6-time U.S. junior national champion (1994, 1993, 1992,1991, 1989, 1988) 2-time world junior silver medalist (1994, 1992) 1993 world junior bronze medalist USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2013, 2004, 1994, 1989 USA Curling Team of the Year: 2013, 2004, 1999 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 4th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st placeTwitter: @ebrowncurlsDebbie McCormickPosition: Vice skipAge: 39Hometown: Rio, Wis.Career: Curling supplies distributor with GoldlineEducation: Madison Area Technical CollegeCurling start: Age 10Curling club: Madison & Pardeeville (Wis.)Family: MarriedCurling highlights: 3-time Olympian (2010, 2002, 1998) 8-time U.S. national champion (2013, 2009, 2008, 2007,2006, 2003, 2001, 1996) 2003 world gold medalist 2-time world silver medalist (2006, 1996) 4-time U.S. junior national champion (1994, 1993, 1992, 1991) 2-time world junior silver medalist (1994, 1992) 1993 world junior bronze medalist USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2006, 2003 USA Curling Team of the Year: 2013, 2003 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st placeTwitter: @Deb McCormickJessica SchultzPosition: SecondAge: 28Hometown: Anchorage, AlaskaResides: Minneapolis, Minn.Career: Physical therapist assistantEducation: Lake Superior CollegeCurling start: Age 13Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2006 Olympian 3-time U.S. national champion (2013, 2011, 2005) 2005 world silver medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: 2013, 2005 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st placeTwitter: @Jess curlsAnn SwisshelmPosition: LeadAge: 45Hometown: Middletown, OhioResides: ChicagoEducation: Drake UniversityCurling start: Age 12Curling club: Exmoor (Ill.)Family: MarriedCurling highlights: 2002 Olympian 5-time U.S. national champion (2013, 2010, 2003, 2001, 1998) 2003 world gold medalist Frances Brodie Sportsmanship Award recipient at 2001World Championships Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award recipient at 2008 Nationals) USA Curling Team of the Year: 2013, 2003 USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2001 Ann has competed in 19 straight national championships,most recently winning in 2013 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd placeTwitter: @curlannieCoach: Bill TodhunterTeam Twitter account: @rockebroTeam Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/TeamErikaBrownUSA Curling((5
Team C. GeorgeTeam George (l-r): Monica Walker, Amanda McLean, Aileen Sormunen, and Courtney George.Dates6EventLocationResultAug. 16-18Fort Wayne SummerspielFort Wayne, Ind.4-3,semifinalistsSept. 5-8StuSells Oakville TankardOakville, Ontario2-3Sept. 20-22FSCC Early CashspielBlaine, Minn.3-2Sept. 26-29KW Fall ClassicWaterloo, Ontario3-2,quarterfinalsOct. 4-6St. Paul CashspielSt. Paul, MN3-2Oct. 18-21Atkins Curling Supplies Women’s ClassicWinnipeg, Manitoba4-2,quarterfinalsOct. 31-Nov. 3Royal LePage Women’s Fall ClassicKemptville, Ontario0-3Nov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Nov. 22-24Molson CashspielDuluth, Minn.)) usacurl.org
Courtney GeorgePosition: SkipAge: 27Hometown: Duluth, Minn.Resides: St. Paul, Minn.Career: Currently working on a master’s degree in occupational therapy at St. Catherine University with an internship atWoodwinds Hospital.Education: University of St. Thomas (undergraduate degree)Curling start: Age 10Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2006 Olympian (as alternate) 2005 world silver medalist (as alternate) 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2007, 2004) 2002 world junior gold medalist (as alternate) 2003 world junior silver medalist (as alternate) 2010 Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2006 Olympic Team Trials: 4th placeTwitter: @courtneycgeorgeAileen SormunenPosition: Vice skipAge: 26Hometown/resides: Duluth, Minn.Career: Commercial lines account executive at Liscomb-HoodMason Co., a Marsh & McLennan AgencyEducation: University of Minnesota-DuluthCurling start: Age 10Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2007, 2004) 2010 Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 Olympic Team Trials: 4th placeMonica WalkerPosition: LeadAge: 26Hometown/Resides: Brighton, Mass.Career: Quality control associate with Biogen IdecEducation: Boston University graduate; MBA candidate atSimmons CollegeCurling start: Age 10Club: Broomstones (Wayland, Mass.)Curling highlights: 4 U.S. Nationals appearances (4th place in 2013) 4 U.S. Junior Nationals appearance 2007 World Junior Championships (alternate) Making first Olympic Team Trials appearanceTwitter: @monwalkcurlJordan MoultonPosition: AlternateAge: 26Hometown: Highland Park, Ill.Resides: Minneapolis, Minn.Career: Director of operation, Magna Health & FitnessEducation: Degrees in Russian, Spanish & economics from theUniversity of MinnesotaCurling start: 2002Club: St. Paul, Minn.Curling highlights: 5 U.S. Nationals appearances (4th place in 2013) Two-time U.S. Junior Nationals champion Making her second Olympic Team Trials appearance (bronzemedalist in 2010 Olympic Trials) Recipient of the 2006 World Junior Sportsmanship AwardCoach: Tom GeorgeAmanda McLeanPosition: SecondAge: 25Hometown: Duluth, Minn.Resides: St. Paul, Minn.Career: Civil Engineer at Metropolitan Council EnvironmentalServicesEducation: Graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesCurling start: Age 9Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2004 U.S. junior national champion Member of Team USA at 2009 World University Games 2010 Olympic Team Trials: Bronze 2006 Olympic Team Trials: 4th placeUSA Curling((7
Team PotterTeam Potter (l-r) Cassie Potter, Jamie Haskell, Jackie Lemke, and Stephanie Sambor.DatesEventLocationAug. 16-18Fort Wayne CashspielFort Wayne, Ind.2-3Sept. 12-15The Shootout @ The Saville CentreEdmonton, Alberta1-3Sept. 20-22FSCC Early CashspielBlaine, Minn.Prestige Hotel & Resorts ClassicVernon, British Columbia2-3Oct. 18-21Atkins Curling Supplies ClassicWinnipeg, Manitoba2-3Oct. 24-27Bernick’s Miller Lite OpenBemidji, Minn.2-2Nov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Oct. 3-68)) usacurl.orgResult6-1, runner-up
Cassie PotterPosition: SkipAge: 32Hometown: Bemidji, Minn.Resides: St. Paul, Minn.Career: Minnesota Historical SocietyEducation: Bemidji State UniversityCurling start: Age 6Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Family: Married; one daughterCurling highlights: 2006 Olympian 2005 U.S. national champion 2005 world silver medalist 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2002, 2003) 2002 world junior gold medalist 2003 world junior silver medalist 2005 USA Curling Athlete of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2005, 2002 Frances Brodie Award for Sportsmanship at 2005 Women’sWorld Championship 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 7th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd placeTwitter: @ccpotterJamie HaskellPosition: Vice skipAge: 33Hometown/Resides: Bemidji, Minn.Education: Bemidji State UniversityOccupation: Works for First National Bank, BemidjiCurling start: Age 7Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.)Family: MarriedCurling highlights: 2006 Olympian 2005 U.S. national champion 2005 world silver medalist 2002 U.S. junior national champion 2002 world junior gold medalist 2008 U.S. mixed doubles national champion USA Curling Team of the Year: 2005, 2002 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 7th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd placeJackie LemkePosition: SecondAge: 28Hometown/resides: Medford, Wis.Career: High school English teacherEducation: Bachelor’s degree in English education and teachingEnglish as a second languageCurling start: 1993Curling club: Medford (Wis.)Family: Married; one daughterCurling highlights: 2006 U.S. junior national champion Competed in four women’s national championships Competing in first Olympic Team TrialsStephanie SamborPosition: LeadAge: 29Hometown: Minot, N.D.Resides: St. Paul, Minn.Career: Physical therapistEducation: University of North DakotaCurling start: Age 18Curling club: Minot (N.D.)Curling highlights: Team USA, 2007 World University Games 2005 U.S. junior national champion Competing in her first Olympic Team TrialsTwitter: @stephsamborCoaches: Sandra McMakinUSA Curling((9
Team PottingerTeam Pottinger (l-r): Allison Pottinger, Nicole Joraanstad, Natalie Nicholson, and Tabitha Peterson.DatesEventLocationFort Wayne CashspielFort Wayne, Ind.3-3, quarterfinalsStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, Ontario2-2KW Fall ClassicKitchener-Waterloo,Ontario3-2, quarterfinalsPrestige Hotels & Resorts ClassicVernon, British Columbia4-3, quarterfinalsOct. 18-20Valley First CrownKamloops, BritishColumbiaOct. 25-27Bernick’s Miller Lite OpenBemidji, Minn.Nov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Madison CashspielMadison, Wis.Iron Trail Motors ShootoutEveleth, Minn.Aug. 16-18Sept. 5-8Sept. 26-29Oct. 3-6Dec. 6-8Dec. 20-2110)) usacurl.orgResult6-0, champions2-2
Allison PottingerPosition: SkipAge: 40Hometown: Brampton, OntarioResides: Eden Prairie, Minn.Career: Consumer insights manager with General MillsEducation: University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeCurling start: Age 11Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Family: Married; two daughtersCurling highlights: 2010 Olympian 10-time U.S. national champion (USA Curling record) 2003 world gold medalist 3-time world silver medalist (2006, 1999, 1996) 2-time U.S. mixed national champion 1994 U.S. junior national champion 1994 world junior silver medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: 2003, 1999 USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2012, 2008 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd placeTwitter: @APottingerNicole JoraanstadPosition: Vice skipAge: 32Hometown: Kent, Wash.Resides: Verona, Wis.Career: Associate manager - Talent Selection & Retention withTDS TelecomEducation: University of Wisconsin-MadisonCurling start: Age 15Curling club: Madison (Wis.)Family: Married; one daughterCurling highlights: 2010 Olympian 7-time U.S. national champion (2012, 2009, 2008, 2007,2006, 2004, 2002) 2006 world silver medalist 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2001, 2000) 2000 world junior bronze medalist 2007 USA Curling Athlete of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2004, 2000 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 4th placeTwitter: @NicCurlNatalie NicholsonPosition: SecondAge: 37Hometown/resides: Bemidji, Minn.Career: Nurse practitionerEducation: University of North Dakota-Grand ForksCurling start: Age 17Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.)Family: Married; two daughtersCurling highlights: 2010 Olympian 8-time U.S. national champion (2012, 2009, 2008, 2007,2006, 2004, 2002, 2000) 2006 world silver medalist 2-time U.S. junior national chapmion (1997, 1995) 2009 USA Curling Athlete of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2004, 1997 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 6th place 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 6th placeTabitha PetersonPosition: LeadAge: 24Hometown/resides: Eagan, Minn.Career: Pharmacy graduate studentEducation: University of MinnesotaCurling start: Age 11Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2012 U.S. national champion 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2010, 2009) 2010 world junior bronze medalistTeam manager: Tracy Sachtjen (2010 Olympian, 2003 worldchampion)USA Curling(( 11
Team ClarkTeam Clark (l-r): Brady Clark, Sean Beighton, Darren Lehto, Philip Tilker,and Greg Persinger (back).DatesEventLocationStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, OntarioSept. 12-15The Shoot-Out @ The SavilleCentreEdmonton, Alberta3-3, quarterfinalsSept. 20-22Cloverdale CashspielSurrey, British Columbia2-3, quarterfinalsSept. 27-30PointOptical Curling ClassicSaskatoon,Saskatchewan1-3Prestige Hotels & Resorts CurlingClassicVernon, BritishColumbia6-3, runner-upOct. 18-21Valley First Crown of CurlingKamloops, BritishColumbiaOct. 25-28Cactus Pheasants ClassicBrooks, AlbertaNov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Seattle CashspielSeattle, Wash.Sept. 5-8Oct. 4-7Nov. 29-Dec. 112)) usacurl.orgResult2-24-2, quarterfinals3-3
Brady ClarkPosition: SkipAge: 36Hometown: Grand Forks, N.D.Resides: Lynnwood, Wash.Career: Senior business analyst with Liberty MutualFamily: Married to Cristin; one son, SeanCurling start: Age 12Curling club: Granite (Seattle)Curling highlights: 2013 U.S. men’s national champion Nine men’s national championship appearances Nine-time U.S. Mixed National champion Three-time U.S. Mixed Doubles National champion Competed in 2010 and 2006 Olympic Team Trials Competed in five U.S. Junior Nationals Two-time USA Curling Team of the Year (2012, 2009) 2013 USA Curling Male Athlete of the YearSean BeightonPosition: Vice skipAge: 24Hometown/Resides: SeattleCareer: Video co-producer/editor with BrashenomicsFamily: SingleCurling start: Age 13Curling club: Seattle (Granite)Curling highlights: 2013 U.S. men’s national champion 2010 U.S. junior national champion Runner-up at the 2010 Mixed Doubles National Championship 2012 U.S. Mixed National championPhilip TilkerPosition: SecondAge: 36Hometown: Bracebridge, OntarioResides: SeattleCareer: Software developer with Amazon.comFamily: Married; one sonCurling club: Granite (Seattle)Curling highlights: 2013 U.S. men’s national champion Three-time U.S. Mixed National championDarren LehtoPosition: LeadAge: 45Hometown: Athabasca, AlbertaResides: Seattle, Wash.Career: Regional sales manager with RedBuiltEducation: Civil engineering technologist degreeCurling start: Age 16Family: In a relationshipCurling club: Granite (Seattle)Curling highlights: 2013 U.S. men’s national champion 2005 U.S. Mixed National champion Runner-up, 2003 Men’s NationalsGreg PersingerPosition: AlternateAge: 35Hometown/Resides: Fairbanks, AlaskaCareer: Owner, Cold Stone Creamery, FairbanksFamily: Married; three childrenCurling start: 1992Curling club: FairbanksCurling highlights: Competed in four men’s national championships Competed in 2006 Olympic Team Trials Competed in six U.S. Junior Championships Competed twice in U.S. Mixed National Championship Competed in 1997 World Junior Championships (alternate) Competed in 2013 World Men’s Championship (alternate)Coach: Ken TraskTeam Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TeamBradyClarkTeam Twitter account: @teamclark2013USA Curling(( 13
Team FensonTeam Fenson (l-r): Pete Fenson, Shawn Rojeski, Joe Polo, and Ryan Brunt.DatesEventLocationStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, Ontario1-3Sept. 20-22Shorty Jenkins ClassicBrockville, Ontario1-4Sept. 27-30Point Optical Curling ClassicSaskatoon, Saskatchewan4-3Oct. 11-14StuSells Toronto TankardToronto, Ontario0-3Oct. 25-27Bernick’s Miller Lite OpenBemidji, Minn.Nov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Sept. 5-814)) usacurl.orgResult4-1, semifinals
Pete FensonPosition: SkipAge: 45Hometown/Resides: Bemidji, Minn.Career: Owner/operator, Dave’s PizzaEducation: Bemidji State UniversityCurling start: 1982Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.)Family: Married; two sonsCurling highlights: 2006 Olympic bronze medalist 7-time national champion (2011, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003,1994, 1993) 1993 world bronze medalist 3-time USA Curling Athlete of the Year (2011, 2005, 2003) 2006 U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2006 Competing in his 20th men’s national championshipShawn RojeskiPosition: Vice skipAge: 41Hometown/Resides: Chisholm, Minn.Career: Corporate quality manager with Lakehead ConstructorsEducation: Bemidji State UniversityCurling start: 1984Curling club: Hibbing (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2006 Olympic bronze medalist 5-time national champion (2011, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003) 2006 USA Curling Athlete of the Year 2006 U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2006 2-time U.S. junior champion 1991 world junior bronze medalistJoe PoloPosition: SecondAge: 30Hometown: Bemidji, Minn.Resides: Duluth, Minn.Career: Project manager with Lakehead ConstructorsEducation: University of North Dakota-Grand ForksCurling start: 1992Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Family: MarriedCurling highlights: 2006 Olympic bronze medalist 4-time national champion (2011, 2010, 2006, 2005) 2010 USA Curling Athlete of the Year 2006 U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2006Twitter: @joepolo1Ryan BruntPosition: LeadAge: 27Hometown/Resides: Portage, Wis.Career: Substitute teacherEducation: University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireCurling start: 1992Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2011 national championTwitter: @bluntmanbruntCoach: Ed LukowichUSA Curling(( 15
Team T. GeorgeTeam George (l-r): Colin Hufman, Rich Ruohonen, Chris Plys, and Tyler George.DatesSept. 6-8Sept. 19-22Oct. 4-6Oct. 11-14Oct. 30-Nov. 3Nov. 10-1716)) usacurl.orgEventLocationResultStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, OntarioShorty Jenkins ClassicBrockville, OntarioSt. Paul CashspielSt. Paul, Minn.Stu Sells Toronto TankardToronto, Ontario1-3Masters of CurlingAbbotsford, British Columbia0-4U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.2-24-2, quarterfinals6-2, runner-up
Tyler GeorgePosition: Skip, throws vice stonesAge: 31Hometown/Resides: Duluth, Minn.Career: Real estate agentCurling start: 1994Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2010 U.S. national champion 2001 world junior bronze medalist as alternate 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd placeTwitter: @tgeorge1323Chris PlysPosition: Vice skip, throws last rocksAge: 26Hometown/Resides: Duluth (Minn.)Career: Manages family food commodity businessCurling start: 1998Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Curling highlights: 2010 Olympian 5-time U.S. junior national champion (2009, 2008, 2007,2006, 2003) 2008 world junior gold medalist 2009 world junior bronze medalist 2007 World University Games gold medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: 2008 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 8th placeTwitter: @chrisplysRich RuohonenPosition: SecondAge: 42Hometown/Resides: Minneapolis, Minn.Career: AttorneyCurling start: 1981Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.)Education: Hamline UniversityFamily: Married; two childrenCurling highlights: 2008 U.S. national champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 U.S. Olympic team Trials: 5th placeColin HufmanPosition: LeadAge: 29Hometown: Fairbanks, AlaskaResides: Seattle, Wash.Career: Professional curlerEducation: Graduated from Shoreline Community College in2013 with plans to attend the University of Washington in thefall of 2014Curling start: 1995Curling club: Granite (Wash.)Curling highlights: 2002 U.S. junior national champion Making 10th appearance at Men’s Nationals 2010 U.S. Olympic Trials runner-up 2006 U.S. Olympic Trials bronze medalist Competed for Team USA at 2002 World JuniorsUSA Curling(( 17
Team mcCormickTeam McCormick (l-r): Heath McCormick, Bill Stopera, Martin Sather, and Dean Gemmell.DatesEventLocationStuSells Oakville TankardOakville, Ontario2-2Point Optical ClassicSaskatoon,Saskatchewan2-3St. Paul CashspielSt. Paul, Minn.1-4Oct. 17-20Stroud Sleeman CashspielStroud, Ontario5-3, runner-upOct. 24-27Huron ReproGraphics Oil HeritageClassicSarnia, Ontario3-2, quarterfinalsNov. 10-17U.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Sept. 5-8Sept. 26-29Oct. 4-618)) usacurl.orgResult
Heath McCormickPosition: SkipAge: 37Hometown: Lansing, Mich.Resides: Sarnia, OntarioCareer: Insurance broker/real estate investorEducation: University of Western OntarioCurling start: 1992Curling club: Sarnia CCFamily: Married; two daughtersCurling highlights: 2013 Continental Cup champion 2012 U.S. national champion Competed in several national events in Canada (1996 Juniors,2004 Mixed)Twitter: @followtheheaterDean GemmellPosition: LeadAge: 46Hometown: Niagara Falls, OntarioResides: Short Hills, N.J.Career: WriterEducation: McGill UniversityCurling start: 1978Curling club: Plainfield (N.J.)Family: Two childrenCurling highlights: 2013 Continental Cup champion 2012 U.S. national champion Competed in 1988 Canadian National Championship (The Brier) 2007 bronze medalist, U.S. Mixed National ChampionshipTwitter: @DeanGemmellBill StoperaPosition: Vice skipAge: 45Hometown: Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.Career: Insurance brokerEducation: Northeastern UniversityCurling start: 1977Curling club: Ardsley (N.Y.)Family: Married; one son, one daughterCurling highlights: 2013 Continental Cup champion 2012 U.S. national championCoach: Jake HiggsMartin SatherPosition: SecondAge: 30Hometown: Fairbanks, AlaskaResides: Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.Career: Jazz musicianEducation: Master’s degree in jazz studiesCurling start: 1992Curling club: ArdsleyCurling highlights: 2013 Continental Cup champion 2012 U.S. national champion 2002 U.S. junior national championTwitter: @MartinSatherUSA Curling(( 19
Team ShusterTeam Shuster (l-r): John Shuster, Jeff Isaacson, Jared Zezel, and John Landsteiner.DatesEventLocationSept. 12-15The Shoot-Out @ TheSaville CentreEdmonton, AlbertaSept. 27-30PointOptical Curling ClassicSaskatoon, SaskatchewanSt. Paul CashspielSt. Paul, Minn.Oct. 18-21Canad Inns Prairie ClassicPortage la Prairie, ManitobaOct. 23-25Bernick’s Miller Lite OpenBemidji, Minn.Courtesy Freight SuperspielThunder Bay, OntarioU.S. Olympic Team TrialsFargo, N.D.Oct. 4-6Nov. 1-3Nov. 10-1720)) usacurl.orgResult5-3, semifinals1-35-2, semifinals4-35-1, runner-up
John ShusterPosition: SkipAge: 31Hometown/Resides: Duluth, Minn.Career: Manager at Pickwick Restaurant & PubEducation: Bachelor’s of business administration-marketing fromthe University of Minnesota-DuluthCurling start: 1997Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Family: Married; one sonCurling highlights: Member of 2010 and 2006 Olympic teams 2006 Olympic bronze medalist 4-time national champion (2009, 2006, 2005, 2003) 2009 USA Curling Athlete of the Year 2007 World University Games gold medalist 2006 U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year 2006 USA Curling Team of the Year 2004 U.S. junior national championTwitter: @Shoostie2010Jeff IsaacsonPosition: Vice skipAge: 30Hometown/Resides: Gilbert, Minn.Career: Science teacherEducation: Master’s degree from the University of WisconsinSuperior; Bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State UniversityCurling start: 1996Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) & Curl Mesabi (Minn.)Curling highlights: Member of 2010 Olympic team 2009 U.S. national champion 2007 World University Games gold medalist 2005 U.S. junior national championTwitter: @LaZyIkE 14Jared ZezelPosition: SecondAge: 22Hometown/Resides: Hibbing, Minn.Career: Student at Bemidji State UniversityCurling start:Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.)Curling highlights: Bronze medalist at 2013 and 2012 U.S. National Championships 2011 U.S. junior national champion@JaredZezel04John LandsteinerPosition: LeadAge: 23Hometown: Mapleton, Minn.Resides: Duluth, Minn.Career: Employed with Lake Superior ConsultingEducation: Civil engineering degree, University of Minnesota-DuluthCurling start: 2000Curling club: Duluth (Minn.)Curling highlights: Bronze medalist at 2013 and 2012 U.S. National Championships 3-time Minnesota state high school champion Played for Team USA at 2011 World Juniors (alternate)Twitter: @jlandsteinerCoach: Tim MullerUSA Curling(( 21
Team USATeam USA (l-r): Patrick McDonald, David Palmer, Jimmy Joseph, Penny Greely, and Meghan Lino.DatesEventLocationResultSept. 13-15Danish InternationalDenmark6th placeOct. 25-27Halloween ‘SpielMadison, Wis.Wauwatosa Stick ‘SpielWauwatosa, Wis.Cathy Kerr Memorial Wheelchair ‘SpielOttawa, OntarioU.S. Open Wheelchair ‘SpielUtica, N.Y.2014 Paralympic Winter GamesSochi, RussiaNov. 9Nov. 28-Dec. 1Dec. 6-8March 7-1622)) usacurl.org
Patrick McDonaldPosition: SkipAge: 46Hometown: Orangevale, Calif.Resides: Madison, Wis.Military: U.S. Army veteranCurling start: 2007Curling club: Madison (Wis.)Family: Married; one son, one daughterCurling highlights: Member of 2010 Paralympic wheelchair curling team Competed in three world championships: 2013 (4th), 2012(5th), 2009 (4th) Gold medal - 2009 Kathy Kerr Open, Ottawa, Canada Bronze medal - 2009 Kingross Invitational, ScotlandFacts: McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran who lost the use of hislegs when the armored personnel carrier he was riding in rolledon the way back from patrol in Korea. McDonald is active inadaptive sports, playing golf, bowling and kayaking in additionto wheelchair curling. McDonald hopes to win a medal at boththe Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.David PalmerPosition: Vice skipAge: 52Hometown: Marlboro, Mass.Resides: Mashpee, Mass.Career: Employed with Mashpee Public SchoolsFamily: Married; three childrenCurling start: 2009Curling club: Cape Cod, Mass.Curling highlights: Member of Team USA at World Wheelchair Championshipin 2013 (4th) and 2012 (5th)James “Jimmy Jam” JosephPosition: SecondAge: 51Hometown/Resides: New Hartford, N.Y.Family: Married; one daughterCurling start: 2003Curling club: Utica, N.Y.Curling highlights: Member of U.S. Paralympic team in 2010 (4th) and 2006 (8th) Member of Team USA at seven world wheelchair championships Bronze medalist, 2008 world wheelchair championship(USA’s first and lone medal at either a world championshipor Paralympic Games)Penny GreelyPosition: LeadAge: 42Hometown/Resides: Green Bay, Wis.Career: Case worker with Brown CountyFamily: Married; one sonCurling start: 2010Curling club: Green Bay, Wis.Curling highlights: Member of Team USA at three world wheelchair championships Member of 2004 U.S. Paralympic team (bronze medal,sitting volleyball)Meghan LinoPosition: AlternateAge: 29Hometown/Resides: East Falmouth, Mass.Curling start: 2009Curling club: Cape Cod, Mass.Curling highlights: Member of Team USA at 2013 World Wheelchair Championship (4th)Coach: Steve Brown (Madison, Wis.)Assistant Coach: Rusty Schieber (Portage, Wis.)Team Leader: Marc Deperno (Utica, N.Y.)Camp dates:Oct. 10-13, Madison, Wis.Dec. 3-5, Utica, N.Y.Jan. 2-5, Madison, Wis.Jan. 15-19, Cape Cod, Mass.Feb. 6-9, Utica, N.Y. (tentative)Organized wheelchair curling in the United States began in the1990s in Seattle. Wheelchair curling debuted as a Paralympicmedal sport in 2006 in Torino, Italy, and will mark its thirdappearance in 2014 in Sochi. The U.S. has yet to medal at theParalympics, after losing a heart-breaking bronze-medal game in2010 in Vancouver. The discipline debuted a world championshipin 2002. The U.S. won its first and only medal in 2008 (bronze).Canada is currently the defending Paralympic as well as worldchampion. Teams for wheelchair curling are mixed – composedof men and women.USA Curling(( 23
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Physical therapist assistant Education: Lake Superior College. Curling start: Age 13. Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Curling highlights: 2006 Olympian 3-time U.S. national champion (2013, 2011, 2005) 2005 world silver medalist USA Curling Team of the Ye
