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1 THE NATIONALS

2 Contents Teams // Women s Teams 4-23 // Men s Teams WOmen s teams // Anderson, Sarah 4-5 // Brown, erika 6-7 // carlson, Alex 8-9 // Clark, cristin // George, courtney // Hamilton, becca // Kinney, shelly // Lank, Patti // Pottinger, Allison // Roessler, laura men s teams // birr, todd // Brown, craig sponsors // USA Curling sponsors Events // NBC Coverage 46 // 2014 continental cup 46 // 2014 olympic trials 47 // 2014 olympic winter games 48 // 2014 paralympic winter games 49 //2014 National championships 50 // 2013 Arena Nationals 50 // Event schedule 51 Miscellaneous // Fast facts // smart bug/app/social Media 57 // Did you know? 58 // Olympic HIstory 59 // Media accreditation form 60 // clark, brady // Farbelow, Mike // Fenson, Pete // George, Tyler // Lemke, Ryan // McCormick, heath // Persinger, greg // shuster, john TV & Webstreaming Schedule: In partnership with the 12th End Sports Network, live webstreaming will be featured throughout the event. Games on Sheet 3 of the schedule at right will be the feature games. NBC Sports will air the semifinals and finals live. See Page 46. Media contact: Terry Kolesar, USA Curling terry.kolesar@usacurl.org Cell:

3 Day/date Game time (all times CST) Sheet 1 Sheet 2 Sheet 3 Sheet 4 Sheet 5 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 3 Saturday, 2/9 4:30 p.m Carlson v. Kinney Pottinger v. Lank Anderson v. George Roessler v. Clark Brown v. Hamilton Saturday, 2/9 8:30 p.m. McCormick v. Birr Sunday, 2/10 8 a.m. Hamilton v. George Brown v. Fenson George v. Clark Lemke v. Persinger Brown v. Kinney Clark v. Lank Anderson v. Pottinger Farbelow v. Shuster Roessler v. Carlson Sunday, 2/10 12 p.m. Shuster v. Clark Farbelow v. Birr Persinger v. Fenson George v. Brown Lemke v. McCormick Sunday, 2/10 4 p.m. Anderson v. Lank George v. Roessler Pottinger v. Hamilton Brown v. Carlson Clark v. Kinney Sunday, 2/10 8 p.m. George v. Fenson Clark v. Lemke Brown v. Shuster Farbelow v. McCormick Persinger v. Birr Monday, 2/11 8 a.m. Kinney v. Pottinger Carlson v. Clark Brown v. Roessler George v. Lank Hamilton v. Anderson Monday, 2/11 12 p.m. Birr v. Brown McCormick v. Persinger Farbelow v. Lemke Clark v. Fenson Shuster v. George Monday, 2/11 4 p.m. Clark v. Anderson Roessler v. Pottinger George v. Carlson Kinney v. Hamilton Lank v. Brown Monday, 2/11 8 p.m. Persinger v. George Lemke v. Brown Clark v. McCormick Birr v. Shuster Fenson v. Farbelow Tuesday, 2/12 9 a.m. George v. Brown Hamilton v. Carlson Kinney v. Anderson Lank v. Roessler Pottinger v. Clark Tuesday, 2/12 2 p.m. Clark v. Farbelow Shuster v. McCormick Birr v. George Fenson v. Lemke Brown v. Persinger Tuesday, 2/12 7 p.m. Lank v. Carlson Kinney v. George Hamilton v. Clark Pottinger v. Brown Anderson v. Roessler Wednesday, 2/13 8 a.m. Fenson v. McCormick Birr v. Clark Shuster v. Persinger Brown v. Farbelow George v. Lemke Wednesday, 2/13 12 p.m. Roessler v. Hamilton Anderson v. Brown Carlson v. Pottinger Clark v. George Kinney v. Lank Wednesday, 2/13 4 p.m. Lemke v. Shuster George v. Farbelow McCormick v. Brown Persinger v. Clark Birr v. Fenson Wednesday, 2/13 8 p.m. Brown v. Clark Lank v. Hamilton Roessler v. Kinney Carlson v. Anderson George v. Pottinger Thursday, 2/14 8 a.m. Farbelow v. Persinger Fenson v. Shuster Lemke v. Birr McCormick v. George Clark v. Brown Playoff schedule: Tiebreakers, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m. Thursday, if needed Women s Page Playoffs: 8 p.m. Thursday (1 v. 2 and 3 v. 4). Semifinal: 2 p.m. Friday. Gold-medal final: 9 a.m. Saturday Men s Page playoffs: 9 a.m. Friday (1 v. 2 and 3 v. 4). Semifinal: 8 p.m. Friday. Gold-medal final: 3 p.m. Saturday

4 4 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT The women s field: 2013 National Championships Team Anderson Team Anderson (l-r): Katie Dubberstein, Taylor Anderson, Courtney Anderson Slata, and Sarah Anderson. Dates Event Location Result 11/23-11/25 Molson Cashspiel Duluth, Minn /14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn /18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 3-2, qualified to Nationals 1/26-2/ Junior Nationals Boston, MA 7-3, 4th place

5 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 5 Team Anderson How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 3-2, C winner Sarah Anderson Position: Skip Age: 17 Hometown: Broomall, Pa. Career: High school student Curling start: Age 6 Curling club: Philadelphia 2 appearances at U.S. Junior Nationals (2013, 2008) First appearance at U.S. Women s National Championship Winter Youth Olympic Games: 2012 (5th) U.S. Club National Championships: 2009 (8th) Curtis Cup for Sportsmanship recipient at 2008 Junior Nationals Leilani Dubberstein Position: Alternate Age: 17 Hometown: Portage, Wis. (born in Hong Kong) Career: Student Curling start: 2006 Curling club: Portage Family: Single Competing in her first women s national championship 2013 Junior National Championships Courtney (Anderson) Slata Position: Vice skip Age: Hometown: Aston, Pa. Career: Teacher Curling start: Curling club: Philadelphia 2 U.S. nationals appearances (2013, 2012) Taylor Anderson Position: Second Age: 17 Hometown: Broomall, Pa. Career: High school student Curling start: Age 6 Curling club: Philadelphia 2 appearances at U.S. Junior Nationals (2013, 2008) First appearance at U.S. Women s National Championship Winter Youth Olympic Games: 2012 (5th) U.S. Club National Championships: 2009 (8th) Curtis Cup for Sportsmanship recipient at 2008 Junior Nationals Katie Dubberstein Position: Lead Age: 18 Hometown: Portage, Wis. (born in Hong Kong) Career: Student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Curling start: 2007 Curling club: Portage Family: Single Competing in her first women s national championship 2013 Junior National Championships

6 6 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team E. Brown Team Brown (l-r): Erika Brown, Debbie McCormick, Jessica Schultz, and Ann Swisshelm. Dates Event Location Result 8/17-8/19 Fort Wayne Cashspiel Fort Wayne, Ind. 5-1, semifinals 9/7-9/9 OCT Oakville Oakville, Ontario 7-0, champion 9/21-9/23 KW Fall Classic Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario 6-1, champion 11/9-11/12 Colonial Square Saskatoon, Saskatchewan /14-11/18 The Masters Grand Slam Brantford, Ontario /30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 6-0, champion 1/11-1/13 International Bernese Cup Bern, Switzerland 7-2, 3rd place

7 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 7 Team Brown 6th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified to the 2013 Nationals: Order of Merit points Team Brown is off to a hot start to the season with two significant wins on the World Curling Tour and Ontario Curling Tour Olympian Erika Brown (Oakville, Ontario) is teamed up with three-time Olympian and 2003 world champion Debbie McCormick (Rio, Wis.), 2006 Olympian Jessica Schultz (Minneapolis, Minn.) and 2002 Olympian Ann Swisshelm (Chicago), who is seeking her 19th straight appearance at the Nationals. Erika Brown Position: Skip Age: 40 Hometown: Madison, Wis. Resides: Oakville, Ontario Career: Physician s assistant with McMaster Family Health Team Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison; Finch University of Health Sciences Curling start: 1980 Curling club: Oakville (Ontario) Family: Married; three sons 1998 Olympian (also on 1988 Olympic team at age 15 when curling was a demonstration sport) 6-time U.S. national champion (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: 2004, 1994, 1989 USA Curling Team of the Year: 2004, 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 place Debbie McCormick Position: Vice skip Age: 39 Hometown: Rio, Wis. Career: Curling supplies distributor with Goldline Education: Madison Area Technical College Curling start: Age 14 Curling club: Madison (Wis.) Family: Married 3-time Olympian (2010, 2002, 1998) 7-time U.S. national champion (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 1002, 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: 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 place Jessica Schultz Position: Second Age: 28 Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska (resides in Minneapolis, Minn.) Career: Physical therapy assistant Education: Lake Superior College Curling start: Age 13 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) 2006 Olympian 2-time U.S. national champion (2011, 2005) 2005 world silver medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place Ann Swisshelm Position: Lead Age: 42 Hometown: Chicago Career: Education: Drake University Curling start: Age 12 Curling club: Exmoor (Ill.) Family: Married 2002 Olympian 4-time U.S. national champion (2010, 2003, 2001, 1998) 2003 world gold medalist Frances Brodie Sportsmanship Award recipient at 2001 World Championships Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award recipient at 2008 Nationals) USA Curling Team of the Year: 2003 USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2001 Ann will appear in her 19th straight national championship in 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 place Coach: Bill Todhunter

8 8 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Carlson Team Carlson (l-r): Jordan Moulton, Kendall Behm, Monica Walker, and Alex Carlson. Dates Event Location Result 8/17-8/19 Fort Wayne Cashspiel Fort Wayne, Ind. 2-3, quarterfinals 9/14-9/16 Cloverdale Cashspiel Surrey, British Columbia 2-3, quarterfinals 10/12-14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn /1-11/4 Royal LePage Women s Fall Classic Kemptville, Ontario /8-11/11 Colonial Square Classic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan /30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis /14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 3-2, semifinals 1/18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 2-0, qualified to Nationals

9 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 9 Team Carlson 4th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round berth (2-0 record, A qualifier) Alexandra Carlson Position: Skip Age: 24 Hometown: Wayzata, Minn. Career: Quality engineer with Torax Medical Inc. Curling start: Age 5 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Education: Marquette University 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2010, 2009) 2010 world junior bronze medalist Competing in her third women s national championship Jordan Moulton Position: Lead Age: 26 Hometown: Highland Park, Ill. Resides: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Director of operation, Magna Health & Fitness Curling start: 2002 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Education: Degrees in Russian, Spanish & economics from the University of Minnesota Family: Single 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2007, 2006) Recipient of the 2006 World Junior Sportsmanship Award 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place Competing in her 5th women s national championship Monica Walker Position: Vice skip Age: 25 Hometown: Brighton, Mass. Career: Quality control associate with Biogen Idec Education: Boston University graduate; MBA candidate at Simmons College Curling start: Age 10 Curling club: Broomstones (Mass.) 4 U.S. nationals appearances 4 U.S. junior nationals appearances Kendall Behm Position: Second Age: 22 Hometown: Highland Park, Ill. Resides: Seattle Career: Curling start: Education: Curling club: Granite (Wash.) Family: Married Competing in her 2nd women s national championship

10 10 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team C. Clark Team Clark (l-r) Cristin Clark, Patti Killins, Christina Pastula, and Christie Wilhelmy. Dates Event Location Result 1/18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 4-3, qualified to Nationals

11 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 11 Team Clark How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 3-2, C winner Crisin Clark Position: Skip Age: Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Resides: Lynnwood, Wash. Career: Education: Family: Married to Brady Clark; one son Curling start: Age xxx Curling club: Granite (Seattle) U.S. National Championships: 2013, 2009 (8th), 2007 (6th), 2006 (5th), 2005 (5th), 2004 (7th), 2002 (8th) Olympic Trials: 2010 (8th), 2006 (5th) Nine-time U.S. Mixed National champion Three-time U.S. Mixed Doubles National champion Two-time USA Curling Team of the Year (2012, 2009) Christie Wilhelmy Position: Lead Age: 28 Hometown: Norwalk, Conn. Resides: Mukilteo, Wash. Career: Customer service representative with Filson and ski instructor at The Summit at Snoqualmie Education: Purdue University Family: Single Curling start: 2007 Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Competing in her first women s national championship Christie has a twin sister named Kate. Their parents were curling in the 1984 Mixed National Championship while their mom was pregnant with the girls. Patti Killins Position: Vice skip Age: 38 Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario Resides: Seattle, Wash. Career: Manager, systems engineering, The Walt Disney Co. Family: Two children Education: Bachelor s degree in commerce from McMaster University Curling start: 1980 Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Making her first appearanace at the women s national championship Competed in the 2001 U.S. Mixed National Championship Christina Pastula Position: Second Age: 38 Hometown: Duncan, British Columbia Resides: Seattle, Wash. Career: Scientist with Amgen Education: Bachelor of science degree Family: Married; one daughter Curling start: 1986 Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Making her first appearance at the women s national championship Competed in the 2007 U.S. Mixed Championship

12 12 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team C. George Team George (l-r): Julie Lilla, Amanda McLean, Aileen Sormunen, and Courtney George. Dates Event Location Result 10/12-10/15 Atkins Curling Supplies Classic Winnipeg, Manitoba /1-11/4 Royal LePage Fall Classic Kemptville, Ontario 5-3, semifinals 11/23-11/25 Molson Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 4-2, semifinals 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis /14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn /18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 2-0, qualified to Nationals

13 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 13 Team C. George 3rd place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified to the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 2-0, won A final Courtney George Position: Skip Age: 26 Hometown: Duluth, Minn. Resides: St. Paul, Minn. Career: Home health care assistant Education: University of St. Thomas Curling start: Age 10 Curling club: Madison (Wis.) 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 place Aileen Sormunen Position: Vice skip Age: 25 Hometown/resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Insurance servicing agent Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Curling start: Age 11 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2007, 2004) 2010 Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 Olympic Team Trials: 4th place Julie Lilla Position: Lead Age: 21 Hometown/resides: Trempealeau, Wis. Career: Student Curling start: Age 4 Curling club: Centerville Curling Club Competed at Junior Nationals five times (best finish, silver in 2012 and 2011) Amy Wright Position: Alternate (injured) Age: 49 Hometown/resides: Duluth, Minn. Curling start: Age 15 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Family: Married; two children 3-time national champion (2000, 1992, 1984) 1992 women s world silver medalist USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2000 Frances Brodie Sportsmanship Award recipient at 1992 Women s World Championship 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place Coach: Tom George Amanda McLean Position: Second Age: 24 Hometown/resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Education: Curling start: Age 12 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 2004 U.S. junior national champion Member of Team USA at 2009 World University Games 2006 Olympic Team Trials: 4th place

14 14 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Hamilton Team Hamilton (l-r): Tara Peterson, Becca Hamilton, Sophie Brorson, and Molly Bonner. Dates Event Location Result 10/12-14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 4-2, semifinals 11/9-11/11 Courtesy Freight Superspiel Thunder Bay, Ontario 3-2, semifinals 11/23-11/25 Molson Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 6-1, runner-up 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 4-2, semifinals 1/18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 4-1, qualified to Nationals

15 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 15 Team Hamilton 6th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 4-1, B final winner Becca Hamilton Position: Skip Age: 22 Hometown/resides: McFarland, Wis. Career: Student at Edgewood College Curling start: Curling club: Madison (Wis.) 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2011, 2008) Sophie Brorson Position: Lead Age: 21 Hometown/resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Student Curling start: Age 10 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 3-time U.S. junior national champion (2011, 2010, 2009) 2010 world junior bronze medalist 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place Coaches: Howard Restall & Kent Brorson Molly Bonner Position: Vice skip Age: 25 Hometown: Virginia, Minn. Resides: St. Louis Park, Minn. Career: Employed with United Health Care Group Education: Bachelor s degree Curling start: Age 12 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) 2007 U.S. junior national champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place Tara Peterson Position: Second Age: 21 Hometown/resides: Eagan, Minn. Career: Student Curling start: Age 9 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) 3-time U.S. junior national champion (2011, 2010, 2009) 2010 world junior bronze medalist 2012 recipient of the Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award at the Nationals

16 16 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Kinney Team Kinney (l-r): Shelly Kinney, Amy Lou Anderson, Theresa Hoffoss, and Julie Smith. Dates Event Location Result 10/12-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn /7-12/9 Cornerstone Credit Union Cashspiel Yorkton, Sask /14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn /18-1/20 Women s Challenge Round Seattle, Wash. 4-1, qualified to Nationals

17 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 17 Team Kinney How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 4-1, B winner Shelly Kinney Position: Skip (throws second stones) Age: 38 Hometown: Saltcoats, Saskatchewan Resides: Champlin, Minn. Career: Certified athletic trainer with Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists/Allina Health Education: Master s degree and bachelor s degree in athletic training; master s degree in psychology Family: Married; one son and currently 7 months pregnant with daughter (due April 1) Curling start: Age 11 Curling club: St. Paul U.S. Club National Championships: 2012 (silver), 2011 (4th) First appearance at U.S. National Championships Amy Lou Anderson Position: Vice skip (throws last rocks) Age: 39 Hometown: Plymouth, Minn. Career: Pediatric occupational therapist Family: Married; three children Curling start: 1995 Curling club: St. Paul U.S. Club National Championships: 2012 (silver) First appearance at U.S. National Championships Julie Smith Position: Lead Age: Hometown: Biwabik, Minn. Resides: St. Paul, Minn. Career: Data privacy specialist with Ciber Curling start: 1999 Curling club: St. Paul First appearance at U.S. National Championships Megan Delaney Position: Alternate Age: 27 Hometown: Born in California Resides: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Fabric sourcing manager with Target Famiy: Married Curling start: 2000 Curling club: St. Paul Second appearance at U.S. National Championships Competed at two U.S. Junior Nationals Coach: Cam Delaney Theresa Hoffoss Position: Second (throws vice skip rocks) Age: 35 Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Family: Married; one child Curling club: St. Paul 1996 U.S. junior national champion Third appearance at Women s Nationals U.S. Club National Championships: 2012 (silver)

18 18 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Lank Team Lank (l-r): Patti Lank, Mackenzie Lank, Nina Spatola, and Caitlin Maroldo. Dates Event Location Result 10/12-14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 7-1, champion 11/1-11/4 Royal LePage Women s Fall Classic Kemptville, Ontario 3-2, quarterfinals 11/9-11/11 Guelph Women s Cashspiel Guelph, Ontario /30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 4-3, semifinals 12/14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 3-2, quarterfinals

19 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 19 Team Lank 8th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Order of Merit Standings Patti Lank Position: Skip Age: 48 Hometown: Midale, Saskatchewan Resides: Lewiston, N.Y. Career: Mom Curling start: Age 14 Curling club: Rochester (N.Y.) Family: Married; two daughters Education: George Brown College 5-time U.S. national champion (2011, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1997) 1999 world silver medalist Will compete in her 19th national championship in 2013 USA Curling Team of the Year: 2004, 1999 USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2011, U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 1998 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 4th place Mackenzie Lank Position: Vice skip Age: 18 Hometown/resides: Lewiston, N.Y. Career: Aviation student Curling start: Curling club: Rochester (N.Y.) 2011 U.S. national champion Caitlin Maroldo Position: Lead Age: 37 Hometown: Utica, N.Y. Resides: Rochester, N.Y. Career: Mom Curling start: Age 13 Curling club: Rochester (N.Y.) Family: Married; one daughter Education: Bachelor s degree in chemistry from the University of Rochester 2011 national champion 2006 world silver medalist as alternate 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2006 U.S. Olympic Tean Trials: 7th place Phill Drobnick Position: Coach Age: 32 Hometown/resides: Eveleth, Minn. Career: Probation officer Curling start: Age 6 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Coaching highlights: 2010 Olympic men s coach 2008 world juniors, gold medal 2009 world juniors, bronze medal USA Curling Coach of the Year: 2009, U.S. junior national champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 8th place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place Nina Spatola Position: Second Age: 24 Hometown: McFarland, Wis. Career: Nurse Curling start: Age 10 Education: Edgewood College Curling club: Madison (Minn.) 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2008, 2006) 2010 U.S. women s national champion 2006 Club Nationals champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 4th place

20 20 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Pottinger Team Pottinger (l-r): Allison Pottinger, Nicole Joraanstad, Natalie Nicholson, and Tabitha Peterson. Dates Event Location Result 10/5-10/8 Autumn Gold Slam Calgary, Alberta /26-10/28 Bernick s Miller Lite Open Bemidji, Minn /9-11/12 Colonial Square Saskatoon, Saskatchewan /14-11/18 The Masters Grand Slam Brantford, Ontario /29-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 4-1, quarterfinals 12/14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 5-2, runner-up 1/13-1/16 Continental Cup Penticton, British Columbia Champion

21 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 21 Team Pottinger 2012 national champions Qualified for 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials How they qualified to the 2013 Nationals: Pre-qualified based on top two finish at 2012 Nationals Allison Pottinger won her USA Curling record 11th national title in 2012 but first in the skip position. Pottinger led fellow 2010 Olympic teammates Nicole Joraanstad (Verona, Wis.) and Natalie Nicholson (Bemidji, Minn.) as well as 2010 world junior bronze medalist Tabitha Peterson (Eagan, Minn.) back from a near disastrous 0-4 start to the 2012 Women s World Championship to seven straight wins to finish fifth and secure important qualification points for the U.S. for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Pottinger was named USA Curling s Female Athlete of the Year for Joraanstad welcomed her first child a girl in early September. Allison Pottinger Position: Skip Age: 39 Hometown: Brampton, Ontario Resides: Eden Prairie, Minn. Career: Marketing research analyst Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Curling start: Age 11 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Family: Married; two daughters 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, U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place Nicole Joraanstad Position: Vice skip Age: 32 Hometown: Kent, Wash. Resides: Verona, Wis. Career: Senior corporate recruiter Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison Curling start: Age 15 Curling club: Madison (Wis.) Family: Married; one daughter 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, U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 4th place Natalie Nicholson Position: Second Age: 36 Hometown/resides: Bemidji, Minn. Career: Nurse practitioner Education: University of North Dakota-Grand Forks Curling start: Age 17 Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.) Family: Married; two daughters 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, 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 place Tabitha Peterson Position: Lead Age: 23 Hometown/resides: Eagan, Minn. Career: Pharmacy graduate student Education: University of Minnesota Curling start: Age 11 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) 2012 U.S. national champion 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2010, 2009) 2010 world junior bronze medalist

22 22 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Roessler Team Potter/Roessler (l-r, front) Jamie Haskell, Cassie Potter, Stephanie Sambor, (back, l-r) Jackie Lemke, and Laura Roessler. Dates Event Location Result 10/5-10/8 Autumn Gold Slam Calgary, Alberta /12-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 4-2, semifinals 11/2-11/8 Yichun Ladies International Yichun, China /29-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis /14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 2-2

23 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 23 Team Roessler Runner-up, 2012 national championship Qualified for 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials How they qualified to the 2013 Nationals: Pre-qualified based on top two finish at 2012 Nationals 2006 Olympian and 2002 world junior champion Cassie Potter (St. Paul, Minn.) improved from her team s third-place finish in 2011 to second place in Potter is teamed up with fellow 2006 Olympian and world junior champion Jamie Haskell (Bemidji, Minn.), Jackie Lemke (Medford, Wis.), Stephanie Sambor (Minot, N.D.) and Laura Roessler (Centerville, Wis.). Potter, who is expecting her first child in February, will sit out the 2013 Nationals, which her team pre-qualified for by finishing second at the 2012 Nationals. Roessler, the 2000 U.S. junior champion, moves to the skip position for the season. Laura Roessler Position: Skip Age: 33 Hometown/Resides: Centerville, Wis. Career: Chemistry laboratory manager at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; winemaker at Elmaro Winery Education: Bachelor s degree in chemistry and certificate in enology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Curling start: Age 13 Curling club: Centerville (Wis.) Family: Married; two children 2000 U.S. junior national champion 2000 world junior bronze medalist 2000 world junior All-Star 2000 world junior sportsmanship award recipient 2009 Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award at Nationals 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 7th place Jamie Haskell Position: Vice skip Age: 32 Hometown/Resides: Bemidji, Minn. Career: Education: Bemidji State University Curling start: Age 7 Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.) Family: Married 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, U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 7th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place Jackie Lemke Position: Second Age: 27 Hometown/resides: Medford, Wis. Career: Substitute teacher & mom Education: Bachelor s degree in English education and teaching English as a second language Curling start: 1993 Curling club: Medford (Wis.) Family: Married; one daughter 2006 U.S. junior national champion Competing in her fourth women s national championship Stephanie Sambor Position: Lead Age: 28 Hometown: Minot, N.D. Resides: St. Paul, Minn. Career: Physical therapist Education: University of North Dakota Curling start: Age 18 Curling club: Minot (N.D.) Team USA, 2007 World University Games 2005 U.S. junior national champion Cassie Potter Position: Alternate/will return as skip in season (pregnancy) Age: 31 Hometown: Bemidji, Minn. Resides: St. Paul, Minn. Career: Minnesota Historical Society Education: Bemidji State University Curling start: Age 6 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Family: Married; expecting first child in March 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 s World Championship 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 7th place 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 1st place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place Coaches: Sandra McMakin

24 24 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT The men s field: 2013 National Championships Team Birr Team Birr (l-r): Todd Birr, Doug Pottinger, Greg Romaniuk, Kevin Birr, and Tom O Connor. Dates Event Location Result 9/21-9/23 Point Optical Classic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan /12-14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 7-1, runner-up 10/26-28 Bernick s Miller Lite Open Bemidji, Minn /1-11/4 Mount Lawn Gord Carroll Classic Whitby, Ontario /23-25 Seattle Cashspiel Seattle, Wash. 6-1, champion 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 3-3, quarterfinals 12/14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 5-2, runner-up 1/2-1/6 Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 3-2, qualified to Nationals

25 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 25 Team Birr 7th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: 3-2, Challenge Round, C winner Todd Birr Position: Skip Age: 44 Hometown: Mankato, Minn. Resides: St. Paul, Minn. Career: Ice Manager at Four Seasons Curling Club Curling start: Age 16 Curling club: Blaine (Minn.) 2007 U.S. national champion 2007 world bronze medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: Club Nationals champion Competed in 2010 Olympic Trials Doug Pottinger Position: Vice skip Age: 39 Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba Resides: Eden Prairie, Minn. Career: General manager, Midwest Independent Soil Samplers Education: Bachelor s degree from Brandon University; master s degree from Guelph University Curling start: 1984 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Family: Married to 2010 Olympian Allison Pottinger; two daughters 2004 U.S. national champion Competing in his ninth U.S. Men s Nationals Competed in 2006 and 2002 Olympic Team Trials Competing in his eighth U.S. Men s Nationals Competed in 2010 Olympic Trials Tom O Connor Position: Lead Age: 33 Hometown: Wausau, Wis. Resides: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Compensation analyst with US Bank Education: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Curling start: 1993 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Has competed at 7 men s national championships Kevin Birr Position: Alternate Age: 43 Hometown: Mankato, Minn. Resides: St. Peter, Minn. Career: Catering manager at Gustavus Adolphus College Education: Minnesota State University Curling start: 1984 Curling club: Mankato (Minn.) 2007 U.S. national champion 2007 world bronze medalist USA Curling Team of the Year: 2007 Competing in his 10th U.S. Men s Nationals Competed in 2010 Olympic Trials Greg Romaniuk Position: Second Age: 41 Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan Resides: Snohomish, Wash. Career: Mechanical engineer Education: Curling start: 1984 Curling club: Granite (Wash.) Family: Married 2001 U.S. national champion

26 26 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Brown Team Brown (l-r): Craig Brown, Kroy Nernberger, Matt Hamilton, and Jon Brunt. Dates Event Location Result 9/7-9/9 Ontario Curling Tour Championships Oakville, Ontario /5-10/8 Stu Sells Toronto Tankard Toronto, Ontario /26-28 Challenge Chateau de Gatineau Gatineau, Quebec /23-11/25 Coors Light Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 4-1, quarterfinals 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 4-3, semifinals 12/14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 4-1, quarterfinals 1/2-1/6 Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 3-0, qualified to Nationals

27 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 27 Team Brown 4th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round, 3-0, A qualifier Craig Brown Position: Skip Age: 37 Hometown/Resides: Madison, Wis. Career: Operates Steve s Curling Supplies Curling start: 1989 Curling club: Madison (Wis.) Family: Married; one son 2-time U.S. national champion (2008, 2000) 3-time U.S. junior national champion (1997, 1995, 1994) 1994 world junior bronze medalist 2-time U.S. mixed national champion (2000, 1998) USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2000 Jon Brunt Position: Lead Age: 38 Hometown/Resides: Portage, Wis. Career: Works for Penda Corporation Education: Family: Married; one son & one daughter Curling start: 1989 Curling club: Portage (Wis.) 2000 U.S. National champion 2000 U.S. Mixed National champion Kroy Nernberger Position: Vice skip Age: 28 Hometown: Medford, Wis. Resides: Madison, Wis. Career: Engineer Education: Degrees from University of Wisconsin-Madison & University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Curling start: In high school Curling club: Madison (Wis.) 2008 U.S. club nationals champion 2002 Wisconsin high school champion 2012 recipient of the Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award presented at the national championships Matt Hamilton Position: Second Age: 23 Hometown/Resides: McFarland, Wis. Career: Curling start: Curling club: Madison (Wis.) 2-time U.S. junior national champion (2009, 2008) 2008 world junior gold medalist 2009 world junior bronze medalist 2008 world juniors sportsmanship award recipient USA Curling Team of the Year: 2008

28 28 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Clark Team Clark (l-r): Brady Clark, Sean Beighton, Darren Lehto, and Philip Tilker. Dates Event Location Result 9/13-9/16 Cloverdale Cashspiel Surrey, B.C. 3-2, quarterfinals 10/5-10/8 Westcoast Curling Classic New Westminster, B.C /19-10/22 Kamloops Crown of Curling Kamloops, BC /9-11/12 Vancouver Island Shootout Victoria, BC 3-1. semifinals 11/23-11/25 Seattle Cashspiel Seattle, Wash. 5-3, runner-up 1/2-1/6 Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 4-1, qualified to Nationals

29 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 29 Team B. Clark 5th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round (4-1 record) Social media: Facebook (Search for Team Brady Clark) Brady Clark Position: Skip Age: 35 Hometown: Grand Forks, N.D. Resides: Lynnwood, Wash. Career: Senior business analyst with Liberty Mutual Family: Married to Cristin; one son, Sean Curling start: Age 12 Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Ninth men s national championship appearance (best finish, 3rd, 2006 & 2005) Nine-time U.S. Mixed National champion Three-time U.S. Mixed Doubles National champion Competed in 2010 and 2005 Olympic Team Trials Competed in five U.S. Junior Nationals Two-time USA Curling Team of the Year (2012, 2009) Sean Beighton Position: Vice skip Age: 24 Hometown/Resides: Seattle Career: Video co-producer/editor with Brashenomics Family: Single Curling start: Curling club: Seattle (Granite) Second appearance at men s national championship 2010 U.S. junior national champion Runner-up at the 2010 Mixed Doubles National Championship 2012 U.S. Mixed National champion Darren Lehto Position: Second Age: 48 Hometown: Athabasca, Alberta Resides: Snohomish, Wash. Career: Area manager with Trus Joist Education: Civil engineering technologist degree Curling start: Age 24 Family: Married Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Will make third national championship appearance (runnerup in 2003) 2005 U.S. Mixed National champion Philip Tilker Position: Lead Age: Hometown: Career: Education: Curling start: Curling club: Granite (Seattle) Competing in first men s national championship Two-time U.S. Mixed National champion Alternate: Steve Lundeen Coach: Ken Trask

30 30 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Farbelow Team Farbelow (l-r): Mike Farbelow, Kevin Deeren, Kraig Deeren, and Mark Lazar. Dates Event Location Result 10/12/-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn /23-11/25 Coors Light Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 4-2, quarterfinals 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 3-2, quarterfinals 1/2-1/6 Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 8-2, qualified to Nationals

31 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 31 Team Farbelow 6th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round (8-2 record) Mike Farbelow Position: Skip Age: 49 Hometown: St. Paul, Minn. Resides: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Curling start: 1977 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Has competed in 6 men s national championship (best finish, 2nd, 2010) 2007 U.S. Club Nationals champion Recipient of the Ann Brown Sportsmanship Award at the 2009 Nationals Mark Lazar Position: Lead Age: 35 Hometown: Toledo, Ohio Career: Employed with Medical Network One & Practice Transformation Institute Education: University of Toledo Curling start: 1996 Curling club: Detroit (Mich.) Has competed at 7 men s national championships Alternate: Coach: Kevin Deeren Position: Vice skip Age: Hometown: Waunakee, Wis. Resides: Chicago Career: Police officer Curling start: Curling club: Madison (Wis.) Family: Married; one daughter 5 appearances at men s national championship Kraig Deeren Position: Second Age: 28 Hometown: Waunakee, Wis. Resides: Deforest, Wis. Career: Account manager with Oxford International Education: Bachelor s degree in economics/finanace from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Curling start: 1990 Curling club: Arlington (Wis.) Competed in 2010 Olympic Team Trials Competing in his fifth U.S. Nationals 2008 U.S. Club Nationals champion

32 32 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Fenson Team Fenson (l-r): Ryan Brunt, Joe Polo, Shawn Rojeski, Pete Fenson. Dates Event Location Result 9/14-9/16 Shorty Jenkins Classic Brockville, Ontario 4-2, quarterfinals 9/28-10/1 Prestige Classic Vernon, British Columbia 4-2, quarterfinals 10/12-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 4-2, quarterfinals 10/26-10/28 Bernick s Miller Lite Open Bemidji, Minn. 6-1, runner-up 11/9-11/11 Courtesy Freight Superspiel Thunder Bay, Ontario 5-2, semifinals 11/23-11/25 Coors Light Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 4-1, quarterfinals 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 6-0, champions 12/14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 3-2, quarterfinals 1/3-1/6 Perth Masters Perth, Scotland 2-3

33 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 33 Team Fenson Runner-up, 2012 national championship Qualified for 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Pre-qualified based on top 2 finish at the 2012 Nationals After winning back-to-back national titles in 2010 and 2011, Team Fenson lost to Team McCormick in the 2012 national championship final and look to get back on top of the national podium this season. Team Fenson had a successful season on the World Curling Tour this year so far, advancing to the playoffs at eight events. Pete Fenson Position: Skip Age: 42 Hometown/Resides: Bemidji, Minn. Career: Owner/operator, Dave s Pizza Education: Bemidji State University Curling start: 1982 Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.) Family: Married; two sons 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 championship Joe Polo Position: Second Age: 30 Hometown: Bemidji, Minn. Resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Project manager with Lakehead Constructors Education: University of North Dakota-Grand Forks Curling start: 1992 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Family: Married 2006 Olympic bronze medalist 4-time national champion (2011, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003) 2010 USA Curling Athlete of the Year 2006 U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year USA Curling Team of the Year: 2006 Ryan Brunt Position: Lead Age: 27 Hometown: Portage, Wis. Resides: Bemidji, Minn. Career: Substitute teacher Education: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Curling start: 1992 Curling club: Bemidji (Minn.) 2011 national champion Shawn Rojeski Position: Vice skip Age: 41 Hometown/Resides: Chisholm, Minn. Career: Corporate quality manager with Lakehead Constructors Education: Bemidji State University Curling start: 1984 Curling club: Hibbing (Minn.) 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: time U.S. junior champion 1991 world junior bronze medalist

34 34 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team George Team George (l-r): Colin Hufman, Rich Ruohonen, Chris Plys, and Tyler George. Dates Event Location Result 9/7-9/9 Ontario Curling Tour Championships Oakville, Ontario 3-2 9/21-9/23 Point Optical Classic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan /5-10/8 Stu Sells Toronto Tankard Toronto, Ontario /12/-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 6-1, semifinals 11/9-11/11 11/16-11/18 Courtesy Freight Northern Ontario Cashspiel Wainwright Roaming Buffalo Classic Thunder Bay, Ontario 3-2 Wainwright, Alberta /23-11/25 Coors Light Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 5-1, semifinals 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 3-2, quarterfinals 12/14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 7-0, champion

35 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 35 Team George 8th place, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Order of Merit points Tyler George Position: Skip, throws lead stones Age: 30 Hometown/Resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Real estate agent Curling start: 1994 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 2010 U.S. national champion 2001 world junior bronze medalist as alternate 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2nd place Chris Plys Position: Vice skip, throws last rocks Age: 25 Hometown/Resides: Duluth (Minn.) Career: Manages family food commodity business Curling start: 1998 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 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: U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 8th place Rich Ruohonen Position: Second, throws vice skip stones Age: 41 Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn. Career: Attorney Curling start: 1981 Curling club: St. Paul (Minn.) Education: Hamline University Family: Married; two children 2008 U.S. national champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 5th place 2006 U.S. Olympic team Trials: 5th place Colin Hufman Position: Lead, throws second stones Age: 28 Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska; Resides: Seattle, Wash. Career: Education: Curling start: 1995 Curling club: Granite (Wash.) 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 runner-up Competed for Team USA at 2002 World Juniors Phill Drobnick Position: Coach Age: 32 Hometown: Virginia, Minn. Resides: Eveleth, Minn. Career: Probation officer Curling start: 1986 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Coaching highlights: 2010 Olympic men s coach 2008 world juniors, gold medal 2009 world juniors, bronze medal USA Curling Coach of the Year: 2009, U.S. junior national champion 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 8th place 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 3rd place

36 36 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Lemke Team Lemke (l-r) Ryan Lemke, Nate Gebert, John Lilla, Casey Konopacky Dates Event Location Result 10/12-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn /9-11/11 Courtesy Freight Cashspiel Thunder Bay, Ontario /30-12/2 Madison Cashspiel Madison, Wis /14-12/16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn /2-1/6 Men s Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 5-1, qualified to Nationals

37 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 37 Team Lemke 2012 Nationals: Did not qualify How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round (5-1 record) Ryan Lemke Position: Skip Age: 29 Hometown/Resides: Medford, Wis. Career: Owner/salesman, Medford Motors Curling start: 1990 Curling club: Medford Second appearance at the Men s National Championship Competed at two Junior National Championships Competed at three Mixed National Championships (runnerup in 2009 and 2008; bronze in 2007) Competed at 2006 U.S. Club National Championships Casey Konopacky Position: Lead Age: 27 Hometown/Resides: Stevens Point, Wis. Career: Laboratory manager with Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology Education: Manufacturing engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout Curling start: 1995 Curling club: Stevens Point First appearance at the Men s National Championship 2007 U.S. Junior Nationals (runner-up) Alternate: Coach: Nate Gebert Position: Vice skip Age: 35 Hometown: Medford, Wis. Resides: Milwaukee, Wis. Career: Project manager with Gilbane Building Co. Education: Bachelor s degree in construction management Curling start: 1991 Curling club: Milwaukee Family: Single First appearance at Men s National Championship Competed at three U.S. Junior Championships Competed at 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials John Lilla Position: Second Age: 25 Hometown/Resides: Trempealeau, Wis. Career: Farmer and student Education: Mechanical engineering degree Curling start: 1995 Curling club: Centerville Education: First appearance at Men s National Championship Competed at two U.S. Junior Championships

38 38 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team McCormick Team McCormick (l-r): Heath McCormick, Bill Stopera, Martin Sather, and Dean Gemmell. Dates Event Location Result 9/14-9/16 Shorty Jenkins Classic Brockville, Ontario /19-10/22 Prairie Classic Portage la Prairie, Manitoba /26-10/28 Huron ReproGraphics Oil Heritage Classic Sarnia, Ontario 5-2, runner-up 11/1-11/4 Mount Lawn Gord Caroll Classic Whitby, Ontario /14-11/18 The Masters Grand Slam Brantford, Ontario /29-12/2 Nissan Classic Brantford, Ontario 1-2 1/13-1/16 Continental Cup Penticton, British Columbia Champion

39 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 39 Team McCormick 2012 national champions Qualified for 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Pre-qualified based on top 2 finish at the 2012 Nationals The defending national champions look to go back-to-back after running through the 2012 nationals undefeated. Michigan born Heath McCormick (Sarnia, Ontario) leads his team of Bill Stopera Martin Sather, Dean Gemmell and Matt Hames into a busy season on the World Curling Tour in preparation for the 2013 Nationals, which the team has already qualified for in addition to the 2014 Olympic Team Trials. Heath McCormick Position: Skip Age: 36 Hometown: Lansing, Mich. Resides: Sarnia, Ontario Career: Insurance broker Education: University of Western Ontario Curling start: 1992 Curling club: Sarnia CC Family: Married; one daughter 2012 U.S. national champion Competed in several national events in Canada (1996 Juniors, 2004 Mixed) Bill Stopera Position: Vice skip Age: 44 Hometown: Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Career: Insurance Education: Northeastern University Curling start: 1977 Curling club: Ardsley (N.Y.) Family: Married; one son, one daughter 2012 U.S. national champion Martin Sather Position: Second Age: 29 Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska Resides: Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. Career: Jazz musician Education: Master s degree in jazz studies Curling start: 1992 Curling club: Ardsley 2012 U.S. national champion 2002 U.S. junior national champion Dean Gemmell Position: Lead Age: 45 Hometown: North Vancouver, B.C. Resides: Short Hills, N.J. Career: Writer Education: McGill University Curling start: 1978 Curling club: Plainfield (N.J.) Family: Two children 2012 U.S. national champion Competed in 1988 Canadian National Championship (The Brier) 2007 bronze medalist, U.S. Mixed National Championship Matt Hames Position: Alternate Age: 43 Hometown: Weston, Ontario Resides: Hamilton, N.Y. Career: Manager of media communications at Colgate University Education: University of Toronto at Mississaugua Curling start: 1985 Curling club: Rochester (N.Y.) Family: Married; one son, one daughter 2012 U.S. national champion

40 40 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Persinger Team Persinger (l-r): Greg Persinger, Nick Myers, Sean Murray, and Tim Gartner. Dates Event Location Result 10/12-10/14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn /30-12/2 Madison Cashspiel Madison, Wis /2-1/6 Challenge Round Hibbing, Minn. 4-0, qualified to Nationals

41 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 41 Team Persinger 2012 Nationals: Did not qualify How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Challenge Round (4-0 record) This is the first year Team Persinger has competed together but they roared through the Challenge Round with a perfect record to earn a spot in Green Bay. Greg Persinger Position: Skip Age: 34 Hometown/Resides: Fairbanks, Alaska Career: Owner, Cold Stone Creamery, Fairbanks Family: Married; three children Curling start: 1992 Curling club: Fairbanks Fourth men s national championship appearance (best finish, 3rd, 2008) 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) Tim Gartner Position: Lead Age: 36 Hometown: Mankato, Minn. Resides: Eagan, Minn. Career: Revenue analyst with CSM Corp. Education: University of Wisconsin-Stout Curling start: 1986 Curling club: St. Paul Competing in third men s national championship Competed in two U.S. Junior Championships Competed in 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials 2007 U.S. Club National champion Alternate: Coach: Leland Rich Nick Myers Position: Vice skip Age: xx Hometown: Resides: Mansfield, Texas Career: Construction project coordinator with the University of Texas at Arlington Family: Single Curling start: Curling club: Seattle (Granite) Fourth appearance at men s national championship (best finish, 5th, 2006) Competed in 2010 and 2006 Olympic Team Trials 2007 U.S. Club National champion Competed in 2000 U.S. Junior Nationals Sean Murray Position: Second Age: 31 Hometown: Silver Spring, Md. Resides: Watertown, Wis. Career: Driver/warehouse worker with Holt Electric Supply Education: Associate s degree Curling start: 2002 Family: Single Curling club: Madison & Kettle Moraine Will make first national championship appearance Competed at 5 U.S. Mixed National Championship events

42 42 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Team Shuster Team Shuster (l-r): John Landsteiner, Jared Zezel, Jeff Isaacson, and John Shuster. Dates Event Location Result 9/28-10/1 Prestige Classic Vernon, British Columbia 4-2, quarterfinals 10/12-14 St. Paul Cashspiel St. Paul, Minn. 7-1, champion 10/26-28 Bernick s Miller Lite Open Bemidji, Minn. 5-2, semifinals 11/9-11/12 Whites Drug Store Classic Swan River, Manitoba /23-25 Coors Light Cashspiel Duluth, Minn. 5-2, runner-up 11/30-12/2 Laphroaig Scotch Cup Madison, Wis. 5-1, runner-up 12/14-16 Curl Mesabi Cashspiel Eveleth, Minn. 2-2

43 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 43 Team Shuster Bronze medal, 2012 Nationals How they qualified for the 2013 Nationals: Order of Merit points Two-time Olympian John Shuster (Duluth, Minn.) looks to move up from his team s bronze-medal finish at the 2012 Nationals. Shuster won Olympic bronze as lead for Team Fenson (above) and has since found success as skip of his own team. Longtime friend and fellow 2010 Olympian Jeff Isaacson (Gilbert, Minn.) is Team Shuster s new vice skip. They join 2011 junior national champion Jared Zezel and John Landsteiner (both of Duluth). The team has seven World Curling Tour events on their schedule as they prepare for the 2013 Nationals. John Shuster Position: Skip Age: 30 Hometown/Resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Curling start: 1997 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Family: Married 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 champion Jared Zezel Position: Second Age: 21 Hometown: Hibbing, Minn. Resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Student Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Curling start: Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) 2011 U.S. junior national champion John Landsteiner Position: Lead Age: 22 Hometown: Mapleton, Minn. Resides: Duluth, Minn. Career: Student Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth Curling start: 2000 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Family: Married 3-time Minnesota state high school champion Played for Team USA at 2011 World Juniors (alternate) Alternate: Coach: Tim Muller Jeff Isaacson Position: Vice skip Age: 29 Hometown/Resides: Gilbert, Minn. Career: Substitute teacher Education: Bemidji State University Curling start: 1996 Curling club: Duluth (Minn.) Member of 2010 Olympic team 2009 U.S. national champion 2007 World University Games gold medalist 2005 U.S. junior national champion

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46 46 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT NBC Coverage The 2013 USA Curling National Championships presented by Brooms Up Curling Supplies will feature the top 10 men s and top 10 women s teams in the country. At stake for the winners is a spot on the U.S. Team that will compete at the World Curling Championships held March 16-24, in Riga, Latvia, and March 30-April 7, in Victoria, Canada, for women and men, respectively. The winners will also qualify for a berth to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, to be held in Fargo, N.D., in November Sports anchor Andrew Catalon will provide the play-by-play commentary with assistance from Canadian Olympic silver medalist in curling Mike Harris who will fill the analyst spot. Catalon has done play-by-play announcing for three Olympic Games, including curling at the Vancouver 2010 Games. Date NBC Sports Network Universal Sports Friday, Feb. 15 Women s semifinal: 3-6 p.m. (LIVE) Men s semifinal, 9 p.m.-midnight (LIVE) Saturday, Feb. 16 Women s final: 10 a.m.-1p.m. (LIVE) Men s final: 4-7 p.m. (LIVE) 2014 Continental Cup, Las Vegas The 2014 World Financial Group Continental Cup will be staged in Las Vegas Jan , 2014, at the 9,500-seat Orleans Arena, home to hockey s Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL. This is the first time the event will be held outside of Canada, and first time that Las Vegas will host a curling event of this magnitude. The Orleans Arena will host the 10th edition of this unique international curling competition, which is similar to golf s Ryder Cup, and will take place just 19 days before the start of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The teams representing the United States will likely be those that will compete for the U.S. at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The Cup features six teams from North America competing against six teams representing Team World in traditional team competition, mixed doubles, singles and skins competitions during the four-day event. The inaugural event took place in 2002 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Since then, Canada has hosted all nine editions of the Cup. The 2013 Cup is set to take place Jan in Penticton, British Columbia. Get your tickets today! Go to and look for the 2014 Continental Cup logo.

47 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 47 The Trials The city of Fargo will host the 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling on Nov , 2013, at Scheels Arena, which hosted the 2011 National Championships. Four teams have qualifield so far based on last year s results at the Nationals in Philadelphia. Here is a look at the qualification process: Men s field maximum field of 5 teams: Team Heath McCormick, 2012 national champions Team Pete Fenson, 2012 national championship runner-up Top two teams from 2013 national championships If results of the 2012 and 2013 Nationals only creates two qualified teams (i.e., the same teams are first and second place), USA Curling s High Performance Program Selection Committee will select two teams to compete, taking the number to four. If there are three direct qualifiers via the 2012 and 2013 Nationals (if one team has placed in the top two in both 2012 and 2013), the HPP Selection Committee will select one team to compete in the Trials, bringing the total number to four. If there are four direct qualifiers via the 2012 and 2013 Nationals, the HPP Selection Committee will select one team to compete in the Trials, taking the total number to five. Teams qualified for the Trials must have a minimum of 3 of 4 or 4 of 5 original team members to be eligible to compete. Women - maximum field of four teams: Team Allison Pottinger, 2012 national champions Team Cassie Potter, 2012 national championship runner-up The first-place team from the 2013 Nationals will qualify for the Trials. If the first-place team has already qualified via the 2012 Nationals, the second-place team in 2013 will qualify for the Trials. If there is no direct qualifier via the 2013 Nationals (if the same two teams place in the top two in both 2012 and 2013), the HPP Selection Committee would select two teams to bring the total to four. If there are three direct qualifiers, one team will be selected to compete in the Trials by the HPP Selection Committee. Strong consideration will be given to athlete and/or team successs at world championships, Order of Merit, World Curling Tour events and Nationals over the previous three years (2011, 2012, 2013). Teams qualified for the Trials must have a minimum of 3 of 4 or 4 of 5 original team members to be eligible to compete.

48 48 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT The Olympic Games The U.S. will get its second chance to secure berths for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games at this year s world championships. Points are accumulated based on overall final ranking at the 2012 and 2013 world championship events. The top seven nations, plus Russia as host (automatic berth), will qualify. The remaining two berths will be determined at the World Curling Federation s Challenge Event Dec , 2013 (site TBA). The American women earned eight points after finishing fifth at the 2012 world championship while the men picked up five points with an eighth-place finish. The U.S. teams for the world championships will be decided at the 2013 Nationals in February in Green Bay Olympic Winter Games Qualification Points Standings Women Country Total Switzerland Sweden Canada Korea** 9 9 USA 8 8 Scotland 7 7 Germany 6 6 Denmark 5 5 *Russia 4 4 Italy 3 3 China 2 2 Czech Republic Olympic Winter Games Qualification Points Standings Men Country Total Canada Scotland Sweden Norway 9 9 New Zealand** 8 8 China 7 7 Denmark 6 6 USA 5 5 Switzerland 4 4 France 3 3 Germany 2 2 Czech Republic 1 1 *Russia 0 0 *automatic berth **not qualified for 2013 Worlds *automatic berth **not qualified for 2013 Worlds

49 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 49 The Paralympic Games Team USA is in very good position to clinch its spot in the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games after earning 10 points in the past Wheelchair Curling Championship events. Countries accumulate points based on final placement at the 2011, 2012 and 2013 world events. The Americans are currently ranked sixth. The top 10 countries with the most qualification points at the conclusion of the 2013 event will earn spots for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, March 7-16, After the retirement of three members of the 2010 Paralympic wheelchair curling team, which finished fourth in Vancouver, a lot of newcomers to the sport have started training in the national program. Led by 2010 Paralympian Patrick McDonald (Madison, Wis.), Team USA finished fifth at the 2012 world wheelchair championship to both qualify the Americans for the 2013 world event as well as grab six more Paralympic qualification points to put them in good standing. This year s national squad will be selected at an individual tryout event Oct in Madison, Wis. The 2013 world championship take place Feb at the Ice Cube in Sochi the official curling venue for both the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Points Standings Country Total Russia* Canada Korea China Great Britain** USA Norway Sweden Slovakia Germany Italy Czech Rep *automatic berth as host **Points for Great Britain are gained by Scotland

50 50 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 2014 Nationals On the heels of hosting a very successful national championship in 2012, IceWorks Skating Complex, located in metro Philadelphia, will once again partner with the Philadelphia Sports Congress and Brandywine Visitor s Bureau to host to host the 2014 USA Curling National Championships, March 1-8, Arena Nationals The United States Curling Association will launch a new championship specifically for arena curlers in the summer of The Fort Wayne Curling Club will host the first annual United States Arena Curling Championship will be hosted by the Fort Wayne Curling Club, July 18 21, 2013.

51 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 51 Events Dates Sites U.S. National Championships presented by Brooms Up Curling Supplies Feb Green Bay, Wis World Wheelchair Championship Feb Sochi, Russia 2013 World Junior Championships Feb. 28-March 10 Sochi, Russia U.S. Club National Championships March 2-9 Highland Park, Ill. U.S. College Championships March 8-10 Duluth, Minn. U.S. Mixed National Championship March Willmar, Minn World Women s Championship March Riga, Latvia 2013 Ford World Men s Championship March 30-April 7 Victoria, British Columbia 2013 World Senior Championships April Fredericton, New Brunswick 2013 World Mixed Doubles Championship April Fredericton, New Brunswick 2013 Winter World University Games Playdown May 1-5 Blaine, Minn Arena Curling Championships July Fort Wayne, Ind U.S. Olympic Team Trials Nov , 2013 Scheels Arena, Fargo, N.D U.S. Mixed Doubles National Championship Dec. 4-8, 2013 Site TBA 2013 Winter World University Games Dec , 2013 Trentino, Italy 2014 Continental Cup of Curling Jan , 2014 Orleans Arena, Las Vegas 2014 U.S. Senior National Championships Jan , 2014 Site TBA 2014 U.S. Junior National Championships Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2014 Seattle, Wash Olympic Winter Games Feb. 7-23, 2014 Sochi, Russia 2014 U.S. Club National Championships Feb , 2014 Site TBA 2014 World Junior Championships Feb. 26-March 5, 2014 Flims, Switzerland 2014 U.S. National Championships March 1-8, 2014 IceWorks Skating Complex, Aston, Pa Paralympic Winter Games March 7-16, 2014 Sochi, Russia 2014 Ford World Women s Championship March 15-23, 2014 St. John, New Brunswick 2014 U.S. Mixed National Championship March 15-23, 2014 Site TBA 2014 Men s World Championship March 29-April 6, 2014 Beijing, China 2014 World Mixed Doubles Championship April 12-19, 2014 Site TBA 2014 World Senior Championships April 21-27, 2014 Site TBA

52 52 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT FAST FACTS The 2013 Nationals marks Ann Swisshelm s 19th straight appearance at the National Championships. Swisshelm plays lead for Team Erika Brown. In addition, this event marks Pete Fenson s 20th overall appearance at the Nationals. The last (and only) time the U.S. women won the world championship: 2003 (Debbie McCormick). The last time the U.S. won a world championship medal was in 2006 (silver, Debbie McCormick). The last time the U.S. men won the world championship: 1978 (Bob Nichols). The last time the U.S. men won a world championship medal was in 2007 (bronze, Todd Birr). It is good to be named John: Every U.S. men s Olympic curling team since 1998 has included someone named John. (John Shuster, 2006 & 2010; John Gordon, 1998 & 2002; John Benton, 2010) Allison Pottinger (skip, Team Pottinger) holds the record for most U.S. national titles 10 (includes men s and women s Nationals only. Does not include other U.S. national events such as mixed, juniors, etc.) Olympians in the field: 15 (Pete Fenson, 2006; John Shuster, 2010 & 2006; Shawn Rojeski, 2006; Joe Polo, 2006; Jeff Isaacson, 2010; Chris Plys, 2010; Allison Pottinger, 2010; Nicole Joraanstad, 2010; Natalie Nicholson, 2010; Erika Brown, 1998; Debbie McCormick, 1998, 2002, 2010; Ann Swisshelm, 2002; Jessica Schultz, 2006; Jamie Haskell, 2006; Courtney George, 2006) World champions in the field: 3 (Debbie McCormick, Team Brown; Allison Pottinger, Team Pottinger; Ann Swisshelm, Team Brown) World junior champions in the field (4): Jamie Haskell (2002), Team Roessler; Courtney George (2002), Team George; Chris Plys (2008), Team George; Matt Hamilton (2008), Team Brown

53 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 53 FAST FACTS Skips in the field who have won national titles previously: Pete Fenson (7): 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003 (as skip); 1994, 1993 (as vice skip) John Shuster: (4) 2009 (as skip); 2006, 2005, 2003 (as lead) Tyler George (1): 2010 (as lead) Heath McCormick (1): 2012 (as skip) Todd Birr (1): 2007 (as skip) Craig Brown (2): 2008, 2000 (as skip) Vice skips: Shawn Rojeski, Team Fenson (5): 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005 (as vice skip); 2003 (as second) Bill Stopera, Team McCormick (1): 2012 (as vice skip) Jeff Isaacson, Team Shuster (1): 2009 (as vice skip) Doug Pottinger, Team Birr (2): 2004 (as vice skip) Seconds: Joe Polo, Team Fenson (4): 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005 (as second) Martin Sather, Team McCormick (1): 2012 (as second) Rich Ruohonen, Team George (1): 2008 (as vice skip) Greg Romaniuk, Team Birr (1): 2001 (as vice skip) Leads: Dean Gemmell, Team McCormick (1): 2012 Ryan Brunt, Team Fenson (1): 2011 Jon Brunt, Team Brown (1): 2000 (as second) Kevin Birr, Team Birr (1): 2007 Overall titles: 1. Pete Fenson (Team Fenson), 7 2. Shawn Rojeski (Team Fenson), 5 3. John Shuster (Team Shuster) & Joe Polo (Team Fenson), 4

54 54 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT FAST FACTS Skips in the field who have won national titles previously: Allison Pottinger (10): 2012 (as skip); 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003 (as vice skip); 2002, 1999 (as second); 1996 (as lead); 1995 (as alternate) Erika Brown (6): 2010 (as skip); 2004, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1995 (as vice skip) Patti Lank (5): 2011, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1997 (as skip) Vice skips: Debbie McCormick, Team Brown (7): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003 (as skip); 2001 (as vice skip); 1996 (as alternate) Nicole Joraanstad, Team Pottinger (7): 2012 (as vice skip); 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004 (as second); 2002 (as alternate) Jamie Haskell, Team Roessler (1): 2005 (as vice skip) Mackenzie Lank, Team Lank (1): 2011 (as lead) Seconds: Natalie Nicholson, Team Pottinger (8): 2012 (as second); 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000 (as lead) Nina Spatola, Team Lank (1): 2010 (as vice skip) Jessica Schultz, Team Brown (2): 2011, 2005 (as second) Leads: Ann Swisshelm, Team Brown (4): 2010, 2003 (as second); 2001, 1998 (as lead) Caitlin Maroldo, Team Lank (1): 2011 Tabitha Peterson, Team Pottinger (1): 2012 Alternates: Amy Wright (3): 1984 (as skip), 1991 (as vice skip), 2000 (as skip) Overall titles: 1. Allison Pottinger (Team Pottinger), Natalie Nicholson (Team Pottinger), 8 3. Debbie McCormick (Team Brown) & Nicole Joraanstad (Team Pottinger), 7 5. Erika Brown (Team Brown), 6 6. Patti Lank (Team Lank), 5 7. Ann Swisshelm (Team Brown), 4 8. Jessica Schultz (Team Brown), 2

55 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT 55 FAST FACTS Athletes in the field who won junior national titles (21 and under): Chris Plys, Team George (5): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 (as skip); 2003 (as alternate) Craig Brown, Team Brown (3): 1997, 1995, 1994 (as vice skip) Shawn Rojeski, Team Fenson (2): 1992, 1991 (as vice skip) Colin Hufman, Team George (1): 2002 (as vice skip) Martin Sather, Team McCormick (1): 2002 (as second) John Shuster, Team Shuster (1): 2004 (as skip) Jeff Isaacson, Team Shuster (1): 2005 (as second) Jared Zezel, Team Shuster (1): 2011 (as second) Matt Hamilton, Team Brown (2): 2009, 2008 (as lead) Sean Beighton, Team Clark (1): 2010 (as skip) Other national titles: Brady Clark, mixed championship (9): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 (as skip); mixed doubles championship (3): 2012, 2011, 2009 (as skip) Craig Brown, mixed championship (2): 2000 (as skip); 1998 (as second) Sean Beighton, mixed championship (1): 2012 (as second) Todd Birr, club national championship (1): 2010 (as skip) Kroy Nernberger, club national championship (1): 2008 (as second) Mike Farbelow, club national championship (1): 2007 (as skip) Kraig Deeren, club national championship (1): 2008 (as vice skip) Nick Myers, club national championship (1): 2007 (as vice skip) Tim Gartner, club national championship (1): 2001 (as lead) Philip Tilker, mixed championship (3): 2011, 2010, 2011 (as second) Darren Lehto, mixed championship (1): 2005 (as second) Jon Brunt, mixed championship (1): 2000 (as second) Other facts: Oldest athlete in the field: Steve Lundeen, 50 (Team Clark) Youngest athlete in the field: Leilani Dubberstein, 17 (Team Anderson) Youngest male skip: Ryan Lemke, 29 Youngest female skip: Sarah Anderson, 17 Oldest male skip: Mike Farbelow, 49 Oldest female skip: Patti Lank, 48 Oldest skip overall: Mike Farbelow, 49 Youngest skip overall: Sarah Anderson, 17 Average age of male skips in field: 37 Average age of female skips in field: 33

56 56 USA CURLING MEDIA KIT Athletes in the field who won junior national titles (21 and under): Erika Brown, Team Brown (6): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989 (as skip); 1988 (as vice skip) Debbie McCormick,Team Brown (4): 1994 (as vice skip); 1993, 1991 (as lead); 1992 (as alternate) Natalie Nicholson, Team Pottinger (2): 1997, 1995 (as second) Nicole Joraanstad, Team Pottinger (2): 2001 (as skip); 2000 (as vice skip) Nina Spatola, Team Lank (2): 2008, 2006 (as skip) Tabitha Peterson, Team Pottinger (2): 2010, 2009 (as vice skip) Aileen Sormunen, Team George (2): 2007, 2004 (as skip) Courtney George, Team George (2): 2007, 2004 (as vice skip) Jordan Moulton, Team Carlson (2): 2007, 2006 (as lead) Becca Hamilton, Team Hamilton (2): 2011 (as skip), 2008 (as vice skip) Alex Carlson, Team Carlson (2): 2010, 2009 (as skip) Jamie Haskell, Team Roessler (1): 2002 (as vice skip) Stephanie Sambor, Team Roessler (1): 2005 (as lead) Laura Roessler, Team Roessler (1): 2000 (as skip) Jackie Lemke, Team Roessler (1): 2006 (as second) Allison Pottinger, Team Pottinger (1): 1994 (as alternate) Molly Bonner, Team Hamilton (1): 2007 (as second) Amanda McLean, Team George (1): 2004 (as lead) Theresa Hoffoss, Team Kinney (1): 1996 (as second) Other national titles: Cristin Clark, mixed championship (9): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 (as skip); mixed doubles championship (3): 2012, 2011, 2009 (as skip) Erika Brown, mixed championship (1): 2000 (as vice skip) Allison Pottinger, mixed championship (2): 1998, 1995 (as vice skip) Jamie Haskell, mixed doubles championship (1): 2008 (as skip) Nina Spatola, club national championship (1): 2006 (as skip) Family Ties Siblings: Todd Birr and Kevin Birr (Team Birr) Tyler George (Team T. George) and Courtney George (Team C. George) Craig Brown (Team C. Brown) and Erika Brown (Team E. Brown) Matt Hamilton (Team C. Brown) and Becca Hamilton (Team Hamilton) John Lilla (Team Lemke) and Julie Lilla (Team C. George) Kevin Deeren and Kraig Deeren (Team Farbelow) Tabitha Peterson (Team Pottinger) and Tara Peterson (Team Hamilton) Jamie Haskell and Cassie Potter (Team Roessler/Potter) Kendall Behm and Jordan Moulton (Team Carlson) Sarah Anderson, Taylor Anderson and Courtney Anderson Slata (Team Anderson) Katie Dubberstein and Leilani Dubberstein (Team Anderson) Husband-wife Doug Pottinger (Team Birr) and Allison Pottinger (Team Pottinger) Ryan Lemke (Team Lemke) and Jackie Lemke (Team Roessler) Brady Clark (Team B. Clark) and Cristin Clark (Team C. Clark) Mother-daughter: Patti Lank and Mackenzie Lank (Team Lank) Cousins: Ryan Brunt (Team Fenson) & Jon Brunt (Team C. Brown) Sisters-in-law: Laura Roessler (Team Roessler) and Megan Delaney (Team Kinney)

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