Matsumura Reaches 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic Quarters

Sapporo, Japan

SKIP
Yuta
Matsumura

Third
Tetsuro
Shimizu

Second
Yasumasa
Tanida

Lead
Shinya
Abe

Games:	7
Record:	4W - 3L
PF/G:	7.50
PA/G:	7.31
Hammer Efficiency:	0.42
Steal Defense:	0.23
Force Efficiency:	0.53
Steal Efficiency:	0.19

Yuta Matsumura (Sapporo, JPN) qualified for the 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 3-2 against Kody Hartung (Langenburg, SK). of the 2018 Medicine Hat Charity Classic in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada;

Matsumura finished 4-2 in the 20-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Matsumura defeated James Pahl (Edmonton, AB) 9-7, then won 8-4 against Ted Appelman (Edmonton, AB). Matsumura went on to lose 7-5 against Hartung. Matsumura responded with a 6-5 win over Ryan Deis (Fox Valley, AB). Matsumura went on to lose 7-3 against Karsten Sturmay (Edmonton, AB). Matsumura responded with a 6-5 win over 's Jeremy Harty in their final qualifying round match.

Matsumura earned 13.962 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the Medicine Hat Charity Classic. Matsumura move up 3 spots after posting a net gain of 9.083 points improving upon their best 4 results so far this season, ranking 30th overall with 125.428 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Matsumura ranks 16th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 86.396 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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