Curl Mesabi Classic
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Smith Reaches 2018 Curl Mesabi Classic Quarters
Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2018

Blaine, Minnesota
![]() SKIP Jason Smith |
![]() Third Tim Solin |
![]() Second Matthew Carlson |
![]() Lead Dan Ruehl |
| Games: | 6 |
| Record: | 4W - 2L |
| PF/G: | 7.62 |
| PA/G: | 7.14 |
| Hammer Efficiency: | 0.22 |
| Steal Defense: | 0.43 |
| Force Efficiency: | 0.58 |
| Steal Efficiency: | 0.26 |
Jason Smith (Blaine, MN) qualified for the 2018 Curl Mesabi Classic playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 6-2 against Rich Ruohonen (Chaska, USA).
Smith finished 3-1 in the 20-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith defeated Andrew Stopera (Chaska, USA) 8-7, then won 5-4 against Al Hackner (Thunder Bay, NONT) and 10-3 against Bryce Wainio (Eveleth, MN). Smith went on to lose 7-1 against Mark Fenner (Chaska, USA) in their final qualifying round match.
Smith earned 10.707 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the Curl Mesabi Classic. Smith move up 52 spots after posting a net gain of 8.419 points improving upon their best 7 results so far this season, ranking 141st overall with 24.385 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Smith ranks 166th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 12.944 points earned so far this season.
Smith finished 3-1 in the 20-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith defeated Andrew Stopera (Chaska, USA) 8-7, then won 5-4 against Al Hackner (Thunder Bay, NONT) and 10-3 against Bryce Wainio (Eveleth, MN). Smith went on to lose 7-1 against Mark Fenner (Chaska, USA) in their final qualifying round match.
Smith earned 10.707 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the Curl Mesabi Classic. Smith move up 52 spots after posting a net gain of 8.419 points improving upon their best 7 results so far this season, ranking 141st overall with 24.385 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Smith ranks 166th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 12.944 points earned so far this season.
| RECORD | W | L | T | PCT | HMR | STL | 1PT | EEH | EES |
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| SCORING | ENDs | PF | PA | PF/G | PA/G | +/- | EF/G | EA/G | PF/E | PA/E | BE/G |
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| WITH HAMMER | ENDs | PF | PA | BE | 4s | 3s | 2s | PF/E | PA/E | HE | SD |
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| WITHOUT HAMMER | ENDs | PF | PA | BE | 4s | 3s | 2s | PF/E | PA/E | FE | SE |
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Tanner Horgan, Jake Horgan, Ian McMillan, Scott Chadwick
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Korey Dropkin, Andrew Stopera, Mark Fenner, Thomas Howell
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Rich Ruohonen, Andrew Stopera, Colin Hufman, Kroy Nernberger, Philip Tilker, Pete Annis
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Korey Dropkin, Thomas Howell, Mark Fenner, Alex Fenson, Joe Polo
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