Bitz Runner-Up at 2014 Medicine Hat Charity Classic

Regina, Saskatchewan

SKIP
Scott
Bitz

Third
Jeff
Sharp

Second
Aryn
Schmidt

Lead
Dean
Hicke

Games:	8
Record:	6W - 2L
PF/G:	8.21
PA/G:	5.00
Hammer Efficiency:	0.33
Steal Defense:	0.26
Force Efficiency:	0.54
Steal Efficiency:	0.32

Scott Bitz (Regina, SK) lost 3-2 to Sean O'Connor (Calgary, AB) in the Final of the Medicine Hat Charity Classic, held October 17 - 20, 2014 at the Medicine Hat Curling Club in Medicine Hat, Canada. To advance to the championship game, Bitz won 7-1 over Soo-Hyuk Kim (Gang Won, KOR) in the semifinals of the 2014 Medicine Hat Charity Classic in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; and won 6-5 over Randy Bryden (Regina, SK) in the quarterfinals. of the 2014 Medicine Hat Charity Classic in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada;

Bitz finished 4-1 in the 19-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Bitz defeated Steven Andrews (Coaldale, AB) 5-4, then won 7-3 against Dave Manser (Lethbridge, AB). Bitz went on to lose 5-3 against Matthew Blandford (Calgary, AB). Bitz responded with a 7-1 win over Scott Manners (Grande Prairie, AB). Bitz won 9-6 against Aaron Sluchinski (Airdrie, AB) in their final qualifying round match.

With their runner-up finish at the Medicine Hat Charity Classic, Bitz take home 4.725 world rankings points along with the $5,000CDN prize, moving up 2 spots the World Ranking Standings into 47th place overall with 29.540 total points. Bitz ranks 63rd overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 4.725 points earned so far this season.

RECORD	W	L	T	PCT	HMR	STL	1PT	EEH	EES

SCORING	ENDs	PF	PA	PF/G	PA/G	+/-	EF/G	EA/G	PF/E	PA/E	BE/G

WITH HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	HE	SD

WITHOUT HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	FE	SE

2019: Karsten Sturmay
Karsten Sturmay, Tristan Steinke, Jason Ginter, Glenn Venance, Chris Kennedy
Edmonton, AB
2018: Ted Appelman
Ted Appelman, Nathan Connolly, Shawn Donnelly, Adam Enright
Edmonton, AB
2017: Brendan Bottcher
Brendan Bottcher, Darren Moulding, Bradley Thiessen, Karrick Martin
Edmonton, AB
2016: Jason Jacobson
Jason Jacobson, Mitch Heidt, Nicklas Neufeld, Rory Golanowski
Saskatoon, SK
2015: Shaun Meachem
Shaun Meachem, Catlin Schneider, Brady Scharback, Aaron Shutra
Saskatoon, SK
2014: Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor, Vance Elder, Ryan O'Connor, Dan Bubola
Calgary, AB
2013: Randy Bryden
Randy Bryden, Troy Robinson, Brennen Jones, Trent Knapp
Regina, SK
2012: David Nedohin
David Nedohin, Colin Hodgson, Mike Westlund, Tom Sallows
Edmonton, AB
2011: Jamie King
Warren Hassall, Jamie King, Todd Brick, Sean Morris
Edmonton/Calgary, AB
2010: Pat Simmons
Pat Simmons, Steve Laycock, Brennen Jones, Dallan Muyres
Davidson, SK
2009: Wade White
Wade White, Kevin Tym, Brian McPherson, George White
Edmonton, AB
2008: Ted Appelman
Ted Appelman, Tom Appelman, Brandon Klassen, Brendan Melnyk
Edmonton, AB
2007: James Pahl
James Pahl, Mark Klinck, Brandon Klassen, Thomas Stroh
Sherwood Park, AB
2006: Joel Jordison
Joel Jordison, Scott Bitz, Derek Owens, Dean Hicke
Moose Jaw, SK
2005: John Morris
John Morris, Kevin Koe, Marc Kennedy, Paul Moffatt
Calgary, AB
2004: Pat Simmons
Pat Simmons, Jeff Sharp, Chris Haichert, Ben Hebert
Moose Jaw, SK
2003: Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson, Richard Kleibrink, Sean O'Connor, Shawn MacLachlan
Calgary, AB
2002: Brian Humble
Brian Humble, Dean Kleiter, Terry Hersikorn, Kerry Tarasoff
Saskatoon, SK
2001: Brian Humble
Brian Humble, Dean Kleiter, Terry Hersikorn, Kerry Tarasoff
Saskatoon, SK
2000: Peja Lindholm
Peja Lindholm, Tomas Nordin, Magnus Swartling, Peter Narup
Osteraas, SWE
1999: Lowell Peterman
Lowell Peterman, Rob Armitage, Keith Glover, Steve Matejka
Red Deer, AB
1998: Frank Morissette
Frank Morissette, Mickey Pendergast, Kevin Pendergast, Eugene Doherty
Calgary, AB
1997: Chad McMullan
Frank Morissette, Mickey Pendergast, Kevin Pendergast, Eugene Doherty
Winnipeg, MB

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