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George Achtymichuk

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George Achtymichuk
Bornc. 1935 (age 88–89)
Curling career
Brier appearances2 (1973, 1975)
Medal record
Representing  Canada
World Curling Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Regina
Representing  Saskatchewan
Macdonald Brier
Gold medal – first place 1973 Edmonton

George Achtymichuk (born c. 1935) is a Canadian former curler. He played second on the 1973 Brier Champion team (skipped by Harvey Mazinke), representing Saskatchewan. They later went on to win second place at the World Championships of that year.[1][2][3]

As of 1975, he was working as a school teacher in Regina, Saskatchewan and was the leader and bass-guitarist in the band The Melody Mates which included members of his curling team. He grew up in Stoughton, Saskatchewan.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan | Details". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
  2. ^ "Mazinke, Harvey G. – CCA Hall of Fame | ACC Temple de la Renommée Virtuelle". Curling.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  3. ^ Stick curling extends careers of Martin and Achtymichuk McCormick, Murray. Regina Sun [Regina, Sask] 08 Apr 2012: 17.
  4. ^ "Jim Coleman". Calgary Herald. March 9, 1973. p. 35. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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