Sluchinski Reaches 2014 Medicine Hat Charity Classic Quarters

Airdrie, Alberta

SKIP
Aaron
Sluchinski

Third
Justin
Sluchinski

Second
Dylan
Webster

Lead
Eric
Richard

Games:	7
Record:	4W - 3L
PF/G:	8.48
PA/G:	8.48
Hammer Efficiency:	0.55
Steal Defense:	0.29
Force Efficiency:	0.36
Steal Efficiency:	0.27

Aaron Sluchinski (Airdrie, AB) qualified for the 2014 Medicine Hat Charity Classic playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 5-0 against Matthew Blandford (Calgary, AB).

Sluchinski finished 4-2 in the 19-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Sluchinski defeated Yasumasa Tahida (Aomori, JPN) 7-5, then went on to lose 6-4 against Randy Bryden (Regina, SK). Sluchinski responded with a 9-5 win over Mario Freiberger (Zug, SUI). Sluchinski won 8-7 against Wade White (Edmonton, AB). Sluchinski went on to lose 9-6 against Scott Bitz (Regina, SK). Sluchinski responded with a 5-2 win over Lloyd Hill (Calgary, AB) in their final qualifying round match.

Sluchinski earned 2.025 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the Medicine Hat Charity Classic, moving up 2 spots the World Ranking Standings into 43rd place overall with 30.363 total points. Sluchinski ranks 29th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 15.550 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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