Russ Wookey

Russell Wookey (born March 13, 1953)[1] is a Canadian curler.[2] He won the 1984 Brier playing lead on the Mike Riley rink.

Russ Wookey
 
Born (1953-03-13) March 13, 1953
Team
Curling clubPembina CC,
Winnipeg, MB
Curling career
Member Association Manitoba
Brier appearances2 (1984, 1986)
World Championship
appearances
1 (1984)
Medal record
Men's curling
Representing  Manitoba
Labatt Brier
Gold medal – first place 1984 Victoria

At the time of the 1984 Brier, Wookey was employed as a lawyer.[1]

Teams

Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Events[3]
1983–84 Mike RileyBrian ToewsJohn HelstonRuss WookeyClare DeBlonde (Brier)Brier 1984 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WCC 1984 (4th)
1984–85[4] Mike RileyBrian ToewsJohn HelstonRuss Wookey
1985–86 Mike RileyBrian ToewsRuss WookeyTerry HenryClare DeBlondeBrier 1986 (5th)
1996–97 Dave IversonGreg McGibbonRuss HayesRuss Wookey
1998–99 Brian WhiteLyle DerryRuss HaysRuss Wookey
1999–00 Brian WhiteLyle DerryRuss HaysRuss Wookey

References

  1. "Obviously, you're never too old". Winnipeg Sun. March 13, 1984. p. 35. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  2. Russ Wookey on the World Curling Federation database
  3. Russ Wookey on the CurlingZone database
  4. "Last chance for Tankard". Winnipeg Sun. January 23, 1985. p. 34. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
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