John Hanesiak

John Hanesiak
Born (1941-06-23) June 23, 1941
Medal record
Representing  Canada
World Curling Championships
1972 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Representing Manitoba
Macdonald Brier
1972 St. John's

John R. Hanesiak[1] (born June 23, 1941) is a Canadian former curler. He played second on the 1972 Brier Champion team (skipped by Orest Meleschuk), representing Manitoba. They later went on to win the World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen of that year.[2][3]

Hanesiak is of Irish and Ukrainian descent. He played college football for North Dakota State University, but turned down an offer from the Montreal Alouettes, believing he was too small. At the time of the 1972 Brier, he was employed as a salesman.[4]

References

  1. ^ 2017 Brier Media Guide: Previous Rosters
  2. ^ Orest Meleschuk Rink beats Bob Pickering to capture Cup spiel The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Nov 24, 1973; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 57
  3. ^ "Honoured Members Database | Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  4. ^ "Manitoba's Big 'O' captures Brier '72". Calgary Herald. March 11, 1972. p. 33. Retrieved March 1, 2026.