Derek Samagalski (born September 9, 1984) is a

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curler who currently resides in

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. 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.

Career

Samagalski gained notoriety when he won the 2012 Safeway Championship again as a lead on the Rob Fowler team to represent

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at the

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. Samagalski was named the first-team all star for lead at the Brier following their bronze medal victory.

Personal life

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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Samagalski, Derek Living people 1984 births Curlers from Winnipeg Sportspeople from Brandon, Manitoba Canadian male curlers Continental Cup of Curling participants Canada Cup (curling) participants People from Carberry, Manitoba