2005
FORD WORLD MEN’S – PROGRAM BIOS
AUSTRALIA
– Sydney Harbour Curling Club, Sydney
SKIP: Hugh Millikin
AGE: 47 (July 4, 1957, North Vancouver, British Columbia)
OCCUPATION: President and CEO
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Australia at 1992 (4-5 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen), 1993 (4-5 in Geneva), 1994 (1-8 in Oberstdorf), 1995 (3-6 in Brandon), 1996 (2-7 in Hamilton), 1997 (3-6 in Berne) and 1998 (2-7 in Kamloops) Worlds; skipped Australia at 1992 Winter Olympics (1-3 in Albertville); played second for Ontario skip Dave Van Dine in 1986 Canadian Mixed (9-4 in Kamloops, won)
THIRD: Ian Palangio
AGE: 32 (November 21, 1972, Orangeville, Ontario)
OCCUPATION: Computer Specialist
HIGHLIGHTS: -
SECOND: John Theriault
AGE: 45 (January 22, 1960, Zweibrücken, Germany)
OCCUPATION: Channel Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played second/third for Australia skip Hugh Millikin in 1998 Ford Worlds
LEAD: Stephen Johns
AGE: 39 (October 13, 1965, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
OCCUPATION: Marketing Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in four Ford Worlds for Australia skip Hugh Millikin: as third in 1995 and 1996; as second in 1997, as lead in 1998
ALTERNATE: Steve Hewitt
COACH: Earle Morris
CANADA
– Granite Curling Club, Edmonton
ALBERTA – Granite Curling Club, Edmonton
SKIP: Randy Ferbey (throws third stones)
AGE: 45 (May 30, 1959, Edmonton, Alberta)
OCCUPATION: Curling store owner (Ferbey’s Asham Curling Supplies)
HIGHLIGHTS: Has played in eight Briers for Alberta, winning a record six: as skip in 2001 (11-2 in Ottawa, won), 2002 (11-2 in Calgary, won), 2003 (13-0 in Halifax, won), 2004 (11-2 in Saskatoon, runner-up) and 2005 (11-2 in Edmonton, won); as third for Pat Ryan in 1987 (6-5 in Edmonton), 1988 (12-0 in Chicoutimi-Jonquière, won) and 1989 (9-3 in Saskatoon, won); has played in five Worlds, winning three; as skip in 2001 (6-5 in Lausanne), 2002 (8-3 in Bismarck, North Dakota, gold medal) and 2003 (10-1 in Winnipeg, gold medal); as third in 1988 (10-1 in Lausanne, runner-up) and 1989 (8-3 in Milwaukee, gold medal); skipped in 2003 (6-0 in Kamloops, won) and 2004 (5-1 in Kamloops, won) Strauss Canada Cup; played in 2002 (won, in Regina), 2003 (lost, in Thunder Bay) and 2004 (won, in Medicine Hat) Continental Cup, as a member of Team North America; played in two Canadian Curling Trials: as third for Pat Ryan in 1987 (6-2 in Calgary, runner-up), as skip in 2001 (5-4 in Regina); skipped Alberta in 1985 (4-7 in Toronto) and 1986 (9-3 in Kamloops, runner-up) Canadian Mixed
THIRD: David Nedohin (throws fourth stones)
AGE: 31 (December 20, 1973, Winnipeg, Manitoba)
OCCUPATION: Owner (Statusfirm Inc.)/Business Developer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in 2001 (won), 2002 (won), 2003 (won), 2004 (runner-up) and 2005 (won) Brier; played in 2001, 2002 (gold medal) and 2003 (gold medal) Ford Worlds; played in 2003 (won) and 2004 (won) Strauss Canada Cup; played in 2001 Canadian Curling Trials, all as third for skip Randy Ferbey; played in 2002 (won), 2003 (lost) and 2004 (won) Continental Cup, as a member of Team North America
SECOND: Scott Pfeifer
AGE: 28 (January 5, 1977, St. Albert, Alberta)
OCCUPATION: Senior Analyst (Alberta Energy)
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in 2001 (won), 2002 (won), 2003 (won), 2004 (runner-up) and 2005 (won) Brier; played in 2001, 2002 (gold medal) and 2003 (gold medal) Ford Worlds; played in 2003 (won) and 2004 (won) Strauss Canada Cup; played in 2001 Canadian Curling Trials, all as second for Randy Ferbey; played in 2002 (won), 2003 (lost) and 2004 (won) Continental Cup, as a member of Team North America; played in 1994 Canadian Juniors (10-3 in Truro, won) and World Juniors (8-3 in Sofia, Bulgaria, gold medal), as second for Alberta’s Colin Davison; played in 1997 Canadian Juniors (11-2 in Selkirk, won) and 1997 World Juniors (8-3 in Karuizawa, Japan, bronze medal), as third (fourth rocks) for Alberta’s Ryan Keane
LEAD: Marcel Rocque
AGE: 33 (June 22, 1971, St. Paul, Alberta)
OCCUPATION: School Teacher (Edmonton Public Schools)
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in 2001 (won), 2002 (won), 2003 (won), 2004
(runner-up) and 2005 (won) Brier; played in 2001, 2002 (gold medal) and 2003 (gold
medal) Ford Worlds; played in 2003 (won) and 2004 (won) Strauss Canada Cup; played
in 2001 Canadian Curling Trials, all as lead for Randy Ferbey; played in 2002 (won),
2003 (lost) and 2004 (won) Continental Cup, as a member of Team North America
FIFTH: Dan Holowaychuk
COACH: Brian Moore
DENMARK
– Hvidovre Curling Club, Hvidovre
SKIP: Johnny Frederiksen
AGE: 29 (July 31, 1975, Rødovre, Denmark)
OCCUPATION: Financial Consultant
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Denmark in 2001 (1-8 in Lausanne) and 2004 (2-7 in Gävle) Ford Worlds; skipped Denmark in 1994 (3-6 in Sofia), 1995 (3-6 in Perth) and 1996 (2-7 in Red Deer) World Juniors
THIRD: Lars Vilandt
AGE: 30 (August 22, 1974, Rødovre, Denmark)
OCCUPATION: Book Buyer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for Denmark skip Johnny Frederiksen in two Ford Worlds: as third in 2001, as second in 2004; played for Denmark skip Johnny Frederiksen in three World Juniors: as third in 1995, as second in 1994 and 1996
SECOND: Kenneth Hertsdahl
AGE: 31 (April 4, 1973, Rødovre, Denmark)
OCCUPATION: Security Guard
HIGHLIGHTS: Played third for Denmark skip Johnny Frederiksen in 1994 World Juniors
LEAD: Bo Jensen
AGE: 29 (February 2, 1976, Copenhagen, Denmark)
OCCUPATION: Mailman/Assistant Ice Maker
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for Denmark in three Ford Worlds: for skip Johnny Frederiksen in 2001 and 2004; for skip Ulrik Schmidt in 2002; played in three World Juniors for Denmark skip Johnny Frederiksen: as lead in 1994, as second in 1995, as third in 1996
ALTERNATE: Ivan Frederiksen
COACH: René Arnsfelt
FINLAND - Oulunkylä
Curling Club, Helsinki
SKIP: Markku
Uusipaavalniemi
AGE: 38 (November 23, 1966, Karkkila, Finland)
OCCUPATION: Curling Club Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Has played in eight Worlds for Finland: as skip in 1997 (1-8 in Berne), 1998 (7-5 in Kamloops, bronze medal), 1999 (4-5 in Saint John), 2000 (8-3 in Glasgow, bronze medal), 2001 (5-4 in Lausanne), 2002 (5-4 in Bismarck) and 2003 (7-4 in Winnipeg) Ford Worlds; as second for skip Jussi Uusipaavalniemi in 1992 (5-5 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen); skipped Finland in 2002 Winter Olympics (5-4 in Salt Lake City/Ogden); won 2000 European Championship in Oberstdorf, as skip for Finland
THIRD: Wille Mäkelä
AGE: 31 (March 2, 1974, Hyvinkää, Finland)
OCCUPATION: Transportation Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played third for Finland skip Markku Uusipaavalniemi in 1997, 1998 (bronze medal), 1999, 2000 (bronze medal), 2001 and 2002 Ford Worlds; won 2000 European Championship in Oberstdorf, as third for Finland skip Markku Uusipaavalniemi
SECOND: Kalle Kiiskinen
AGE: 29 (September 6, 1975, Hyvinkää, Finland)
OCCUPATION: Elementary School Teacher
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for Finland skip Markku Uusipaavalniemi in two Ford Worlds: as second in 2002 , as third in 2003; played in two World Juniors for Finland skip Perttu Piilo, as third in 1997 (8-3 in Karuizawa, silver medal), as second in 1995 (2-7 in Perth)
LEAD: Teemu Salo
AGE: 31 (February 11, 1974, Hyvinkää, Finland)
OCCUPATION: Information technology specialist
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for Finland skip Markku Uusipaavalniemi in 2002 and 2003 Ford Worlds; played third (fourth stones) for Finland skip Perttu Piilo in 1995 World Juniors
ALTERNATE: Perttu Piilo
COACH: Jari Laukkanen
GERMANY
– Curling Club Füssen, Füssen
SKIP: Andreas (Andy) Kapp
AGE: 37 (December 8, 1967, Sonthofen, Germany)
OCCUPATION: Business Owner
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for Germany in eight Worlds: as skip in 1990 (0-9 in Vasteras), 1991 (3-6 in Winnipeg), 1994 (6-5 in Oberstdorf, bronze medal), 1995 (7-4 in Brandon, bronze medal), 1997 (7-4 in Berne, silver medal), 1999 (4-5 in Saint John) and 2001 (4-5 in Lausanne); as alternate in 1989; skipped Germany in 1985 (3-6 in Perth) and 1987 (5-5 in Victoria) World Juniors; skipped Germany at 1988 (3-4 in Calgary) and 1998 (1-6 in Nagano) Winter Olympics; won 1992 and 1997 European Championships, as skip for Germany
THIRD: Ulrich (Uli) Kapp
AGE: 33 (April 14, 1971, Füssen, Germany)
OCCUPATION: Junior Lawyer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played third for Germany skip Andy Kapp in 1994 (bronze medal), 1995 (bronze medal), 1997 (silver medal), 1999 and 2001 Worlds; won three European Championships: in 1991 (as alternate for skip Roland Jentsch), in 1992 and 1997, as third for Germany skip Andy Kapp
SECOND: Oliver Axnick
AGE: 34 (May 17 1970, Füssen, Germany)
OCCUPATION: Regional Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played second for Germany skip Andy Kapp in 1994 (bronze medal), 1995 (bronze medal), 1997 (silver medal), 1999 and 2001 Worlds; won 1992 and 1997 European championships, as second for Germany skip Andy Kapp; played second for Germany skip Andy Kapp in 1998 Winter Olympics
LEAD: Holger Höhne
AGE: 34 (May 6, 1970, Füssen, Germany)
OCCUPATION: Optician
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in five Worlds for Germany skip Andy Kapp: as alternate/lead in 1994 (bronze medal); as lead in 1995 (bronze medal), 1997 (silver medal), 1999 and 2001; won 1992 and 1997 European Championships, as lead for Germany skip Andy Kapp; played lead for Germany skip Andy Kapp in 1998 Winter Olympics
ALTERNATE: Andreas Kempf
COACH: Dick Henderson
ITALY
– CC Dolomiti, Cortina d’Ampezzo
SKIP: Stefano Ferronato
AGE: 36 (December 23, 1968, Pieve di Cadore, Italy)
OCCUPATION: Area manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Italy in four World Juniors: 1987 (1-8 in Victoria), 1988 (0-9 in Füssen), 1989 (3-6 in Markham) and 1990 (2-7 in Portage la Prairie)
THIRD: Fabio Alvera
AGE: 45 (June 1, 1959, Belluno, Italy)
OCCUPATION: Banker
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for Italy skip Andrea Pavani in three Worlds: as second in 1986 (2-7 in Toronto); as second/third in 1989 (3-6 in Milwaukee), as third in 1990 (2-7 in Vasteras)
SECOND: Marco Mariani
AGE: 36 (June 14, 1968, Venezia, Italy)
OCCUPATION: Commercial businessman
HIGHLIGHTS: -
LEAD: Alessandro Zisa
AGE: 39 (April 11, 1965, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy)
OCCUPATION: Commercial businessman
HIGHLIGHTS: Alternate for Italy in 1985 World Juniors (2-7 in Perth)
ALTERNATE: Joel Retornaz
COACH: Rodger Schmidt
NEW ZEALAND – Ranfurly Curling Club. Ranfurly
SKIP: Sean Becker
AGE: 29 (July 7, 1975, Ranfurly, New Zealand)
OCCUPATION: Sheep and Deer Farmer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for New Zealand in three Ford Worlds: as skip in 1999 (0-9 in Saint John) and 2004 (3-6 in Gävle), as third for skip Dan Mustapic in 2001; won 2004 Pacific Curling Championships in Chuncheon, Korea
THIRD: Hans Frauenlob
AGE: 44 (November 22, 1960, Barrie, Ontario)
OCCUPATION: Group Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played for New Zealand in three Ford Worlds: as third for skip Sean Becker in 1999 and 2004; as second for skip Dan Mustapic in 2001; won 2004 Pacific Curling Championships in Chuncheon, Korea
SECOND: Dan Mustapic
AGE: 44 (August 23, 1960, Port Arthur, Ontario)
OCCUPATION: Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in two Ford Worlds for New Zealand: as skip in 2001 (2-7 in Lausanne), as second for skip Sean Becker in 2004; won 2004 Pacific Curling Championships in Chuncheon, Korea
LEAD: Lorne DePape
AGE: 49 (April 18, 1955, St. Boniface, Manitoba)
OCCUPATION: Territory Manager (NuFarm)
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for New Zealand in 1999, 2001 and 2004 Ford Worlds; won 2004 Pacific Curling Championships in Chuncheon, Korea
ALTERNATE: Warren Dobson
COACH: Peter Becker
SKIP: Pål Trulsen
BORN: 42 (April 19, 1962, Drøbak, Norway)
OCCUPATION: Electrical engineer
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Norway in 2002 Winter Olympics (9-2 in Ogden, gold medal); skipped Norway in seven Ford Worlds: 1997 (3-6 in Berne), 1999 (5-5 in Saint John), 2000 (4-5 in Glasgow), 2001 (7-4 in Lausanne, bronze medal), 2002 (7-4 in Bismarck, silver medal), 2003 (7-4 in Winnipeg, bronze medal) and 2004 (7-4 in Gävle); alternate for Tormod Andreassen in 1993 (4-5 in Geneva) Worlds; skipped Norway in 1980 (2-7 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario), 1981 (4-5 in Megève, France) and 1983 (8-3 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, silver medal) World Juniors; member of Team World at 2002 (lost, in Regina) and 2003 (won, in Thunder Bay) Continental Cup
THIRD: Lars Vågberg
BORN: 37 (June 30, 1967, Sollefteå, Sweden)
OCCUPATION: Physical Education Teacher
HIGHLIGHTS: Played third for Norway skip Pål Trulsen in 2002 Winter Olympics (gold medal); has played in eight Worlds: as second for Sweden’s Mikael Hasselborg in 1992 (4-5 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen), as third for Norway’s Pål Trulsen in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 (bronze medal), 2002 (silver medal), 2003 (bronze medal) and 2004; won European Championships in Lillehammer in 1990, as second for Sweden skip Mikael Hasselborg; member of Team World/Europe at 2002 (lost, in Regina) and 2003 (won, in Thunder Bay) Continental Cup
SECOND: Flemming Davanger
BORN: 41 (April 1, 1963, Bergen, Norway)
OCCUPATION: Manager, Automation Division
HIGHLIGHTS: Played second for Norway skip Pål Trulsen in 2002 Winter Olympics (gold medal); won silver medal at 1992 Winter Olympics (as third for Norway skip Tormod Andreassen); has played in eight Worlds for Norway: as third for Tormod Andreassen in 1986 (5-5 in Toronto), as second in 1993 (4-5 in Geneva) and 1994 (4-5 in Oberstdorf), as second for Pål Trulsen in 1999, 2000, 2001(bronze medal), 2002 (silver medal), 2003 (bronze medal) and 2004; alternate for Norway skip Eigil Ramsfjell in 1990 (5-4 in Vasteras); member of Team World at 2002 (lost, in Regina) and 2003 (won, in Thunder Bay) Continental Cup; played third for Norway skip Pål Trulsen in 1980, 1981 and 1983 (silver medal) World Juniors
LEAD: Bent Ånund Ramsfjell
AGE 37 (November 30, 1967, Oslo, Norway)
OCCUPATION: Consultant, Traffic analyst
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for Norway skip Pål Trulsen in 2002 Winter Olympics (gold medal); played in seven Ford Worlds for Norway skip Pål Trulsen, as second in 1997, as lead in 1999, 2000, 2001 (bronze medal), 2002 (silver medal), 2003 (bronze medal) and 2004; member of Team World at 2002 (lost, in Regina) and 2003 (won, in Thunder Bay) Continental Cup; played third for Norway skip Thomas Ulsrud in 1989 World Juniors (5-5 in Markham, Ontario)
ALTERNATE: Niels Siggaard Andersen
COACH: Ole Ingvaldsen
SCOTLAND
– Lockerbie Curling Club, Lockerbie
SKIP: David Murdoch
AGE: 26 (April 17, 1978, Dumfries, Scotland)
OCCUPATION: Farmer/Agricultural contractor
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Scotland at 2003 European Championship (8-3 in Courmayeur, Italy, gold medal); four World Juniors appearances for Scotland: as alternate for Tom Brewster team in 1995 (10-1 in Perth, gold medal); as lead for skip James Dryburgh in 1996 (10-1 in Red Deer, gold medal); as third for skip Garry MacKay in 1998 (7-4 in Thunder Bay, silver medal), as skip in 1999 (6-3 in Ostersund); member of Team Europe at 2004 Continental Cup (lost, in Medicine Hat)
THIRD: Craig Wilson
AGE: 31 (September 14, 1973, Dumfries, Scotland)
OCCUPATION: Treasury Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Won 2003 European Championships, as third for Scotland skip David Murdoch’ skipped Scotland at 1993 (9-2 in Grindelwald, gold medal) and 1994 (5-4 in Sofia) World Juniors; member of Team Europe at 2004 Continental Cup (lost, in Medicine Hat); alternate for Scotland (skip Ewan MacDonald) in 2004 Ford Worlds (5-4 in Gävle)
SECOND: Neil Murdoch
AGE: 32 (November 22, 1972, Dumfries, Scotland)
OCCUPATION: Veterinary Surgeon
HIGHLIGHTS: Won 2003 European Championships, as second for Scotland skip David Murdoch; played third for Scotland skip Craig Wilson at 1993 (gold medal) and 1994 World Juniors; member of Team Europe at 2004 Continental Cup (lost, in Medicine Hat)
LEAD: Euan Byers
AGE: 30 (July 30, 1974, Dumfries, Scotland)
OCCUPATION: Farmer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for Scotland skip David Murdoch at 2003 European Championships (gold medal); alternate for Scotland in 1994 (skip Craig Wilson) and 1996 (gold medal, skip James Dryburgh) World Juniors; member of Team Europe at 2004 Continental Cup (lost, in Medicine Hat)
ALTERNATE: Ewan MacDonald
COACH: Tom Pendreigh
SWEDEN – Härnösands CK, Härnösand
SKIP: Eric
Carlsén
AGE: 22 (June 16, 1982, Sundsvall, Sweden)
OCCUPATION: Gold Salesman
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped (third rocks) Sweden in 2001 (5-5 in Ogden), 2002 (9-2 in Kelowna, runner-up) and 2003 (8-3 in Flims, runner-up) World Juniors
THIRD: Andreas Prytz
AGE: 32 (December 7, 1972, Halmstad, Sweden)
OCCUPATION: Curling Coach (Swedish Curling Academy)
HIGHLIGHTS: Coached Sweden (skip Margaretha Sigfridsson) at 2002 Ford Worlds (7-4 in Bismarck, silver medal)
SECOND: Daniel Prytz
AGE: 29 (September 30, 1975, Halmstad, Sweden)
OCCUPATION: Alliance Manager (Cisco Systems)
HIGHLIGHTS: -
LEAD: Patric Håkansson
AGE: 27 (August 26, 1977, Karlstad, Sweden)
OCCUPATION: Sport Management Student (Orebro University)
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Sweden in 1999 World Juniors (7-4 in Östersund)
ALTERNATE: Mathias Carlsson
COACH: Fredrik Hallström
SWITZERLAND – Baden Regio-Privera, Baden
SKIP: Andreas (Andi) Schwaller
AGE: 36 (January 22, 1969, Thun, Switzerland)
OCCUPATION: Event Manager
HIGHLIGHTS: Skipped Switzerland in 1995 (4-5 in Brandon) and 2001 (7-4 in Lausanne, silver medal) Ford Worlds; skipped Switzerland in 2002 Olympic Winter Games (7-4 in Salt Lake City (Ogden), bronze medal)
THIRD: Markus Eggler
AGE: 36 (January 22, 1969, Thun, Switzerland)
OCCUPATION: CEO (Printing Shop)
HIGHLIGHTS: Played
for Switzerland in four Worlds: as skip in 1991 (5-4 in Winnipeg), 1992 (8-3 in
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, gold medal) and 1994 (8-2 in Oberstdorf, bronze medal);
as third for Switzerland skip Andreas Schwaller in 2001 (silver medal); skipped
Switzerland in three World Juniors: 1986 (5-5 in Dartmouth), 1987 (7-4 in
Victoria) and 1989 (7-4 in Markham,
bronze medal); played second for Switzerland skip Andreas Schwaller in 2002
Olympic Winter Games (bronze medal)
SECOND: Marco Ramstein
AGE: 26 (November 22, 1978, Basel, Switzerland)
OCCUPATION: Architecture Student
HIGHLIGHTS: Alternate/lead for Switzerland skip Andreas Schwaller in 2001 Ford Worlds (silver medal); alternate for Switzerland (skip Andreas Schwaller) in 2002 Olympic Winter Games
LEAD: Christof Schwaller
AGE: 38 (October 3, 1966, Halten, Switzerland)
OCCUPATION: Architect
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in four Worlds for Switzerland: as skip in 1998 (4-5 in Kamloops); as third in 1995 (4-5 in Brandon); as skip/lead in 2001 (silver medal), as alternate in 1992; skipped Switzerland in 1988 World Juniors (8-3 in Füssen); played third for Switzerland skip Andi Schwaller in 2002 Olympic Winter Games (bronze medal)
ALTERNATE: Stefan Karnusian
COACH: Roland Moser
UNITED
STATES – Bemidji Curling Club, Bemidji, Minnesota
SKIP: Pete Fenson
AGE: 37 (February 29, 1968, Bemidji, Minnesota)
OCCUPATION: Restaurant Owner
HIGHLIGHTS: Played in three Worlds for United States: as skip in 2003 (2-7 in Winnipeg); as third for skip Scott Baird in 1993 (6-6 in Geneva, bronze medal) and 1994 (5-6 in Oberstdorf); member of Team North America at 2003 Continental Cup (lost, in Thunder Bay)
THIRD: Shawn Rojeski
AGE: 33 (January 21, 1972, Virginia, Minnesota)
OCCUPATION: Manufacturing Engineer
HIGHLIGHTS: Played second for United States skip Pete Fenson in 2003 Ford Worlds; alternate for United States skip Paul Pustovar in 1998 Worlds (4-5 in Kamloops); played third for United States skip Eric Fenson in 1991 (bronze medal) and 1992 World Juniors; member of Team North America at 2003 Continental Cup (lost, in Thunder Bay)
SECOND: Joe Polo
AGE: 22 (December 10, 1982, Duluth, Minnesota)
OCCUPATION: Student (University of North Dakota)
HIGHLIGHTS: -
LEAD: John Shuster
AGE: 22 (November 3, 1982, Chisholm, Minnesota)
OCCUPATION: Student (University of Minnesota-Duluth)
HIGHLIGHTS: Played lead for United States skip Pete Fenson at 2003 Ford Worlds; member of Team North America at 2003 Continental Cup (lost, in Thunder Bay)
ALTERNATE: Scott Baird
COACH: Robert Fenson