Derek Samagalski

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

Derek Samagalski
Curler
Samagalski (far left) watches his shot at the 2018 Elite 10 event.
Born (1984-09-09) September 9, 1984
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Team
Curling clubWest St. Paul CC,
West St. Paul, MB
SkipReid Carruthers
ThirdBrad Jacobs
SecondDerek Samagalski
LeadConnor Njegovan
Mixed doubles
partner		Krysten Karwacki
Career
Member Association Manitoba
Brier appearances8 (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Top CTRS ranking2nd (2016–17)
Grand Slam victories1 (2016 Champions Cup)
Medal record
Men's Curling
Representing  Manitoba
Tim Hortons Brier
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Saskatoon

Career

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

Personal life

Samagalski is married and has one daughter.[4] He is employed as a superintendent for Carberry Sandhills Golf Course.[1]

References
  1. "2021 Tim Hortons Brier Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. Paul Wiecek (February 12, 2012). "Fowler's Manitoba foursome headed to Brier". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. Paul Wiecek (March 12, 2012). "Fowler gets a little revenge against Koe clan". Winnipeg Free Press.
  4. "2020 Tim Hortons Brier Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
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