CHAMPION: Appelman Wins 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic

Edmonton, Alberta

SKIP
Ted
Appelman

Third
Nathan
Connolly

Second
Shawn
Donnelly

Lead
Adam
Enright

Games:	8
Record:	6W - 2L
PF/G:	9.26
PA/G:	6.30
Hammer Efficiency:	0.43
Steal Defense:	0.17
Force Efficiency:	0.47
Steal Efficiency:	0.32

Ted Appelman (Edmonton, AB) won 7-2 over Kirk Muyres (Saskatoon, SK) in the Final To advance to the championship game, Appelman won 5-4 over Kody Hartung (Langenburg, SK) in the semifinals of the 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic in , Alberta, Canada; and won 6-4 over Josh Heidt (Kerrobert, SK) in the quarterfinals. of the 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic in , Alberta, Canada;

Appelman finished 3-2 in the 20 team Medicine Hat Charity Classic qualifying round, held October 19 - 22, 2018 at the Medicine Hat Curling Club in , Canada. In their opening game, Appelman defeated Jason Jacobson (Saskatoon, SK) 8-2, then went on to lose 8-4 against Yuta Matsumura (Sapporo, JPN). Appelman lost 6-4 to Daylan Vavrek () where Appelman responded with a 7-6 win over Ryan Deis (Fox Valley, AB). Appelman won 9-2 against Brock Virtue (Kerrobert, SK) in their final qualifying round match.

For winning the Medicine Hat Charity Classic Championship title, Appelman earned 34.906 world rankings points along with the $9,000CDN first prize cheque. Appelman move up 26 spots after posting a net gain of 30.247 points improving upon their best 4 results so far this season, ranking 49th overall with 81.741 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Appelman ranks 35th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 44.467 points earned so far this season.

RECORD	W	L	T	PCT	HMR	STL	1PT	EEH	EES
2019	6	2	0	0.750	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

SCORING	ENDs	PF	PA	PF/G	PA/G	+/-	EF/G	EA/G	PF/E	PA/E	BE/G
2019	54	50	34	9.26	6.30	2.96	5.00	3.89	1.85	1.62	1.11

WITH HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	HE	SD
2019	23	33	6	2	3-0	1-0	5-2	1.43	0.26	0.43	0.17

WITHOUT HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	FE	SE
2019	31	17	28	4	0-0	1-2	5-7	0.55	0.90	0.47	0.32

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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