Al Fiskar
Canadian curler and coach
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Allan Wilho "Al" Fiskar (April 4, 1928 – December 16, 2013)[1] was a Canadian curler and coach from Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was a 1982 World Men's champion.[2]
BornApril 4, 1928[1]
Port Arthur, Ontario
Port Arthur, Ontario
DiedDecember 16, 2013 (aged 85)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Curling clubFort William CC, Thunder Bay, ON
Member Association
Northern Ontario
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| Born | April 4, 1928[1] Port Arthur, Ontario | ||||||||||||||
| Died | December 16, 2013 (aged 85) Thunder Bay, Ontario | ||||||||||||||
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| Curling club | Fort William CC, Thunder Bay, ON | ||||||||||||||
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| World Championship appearances | 1 (1982) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Coach | Events |
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| 1981–82 | Al Hackner | Rick Lang | Bob Nicol | Bruce Kennedy | Al Fiskar | Al Fiskar | WCC 1982  |
Record as a coach of national teams
| Year | Tournament, event | National team | Place |
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| 1982 | 1982 World Men's Curling Championship |  Canada (men) | |
Personal life
Fiskar grew up in Kaministiquia and Fort William (now Thunder Bay), and was the son of Emil and Mary Fiskar. He attended Selkirk High School. He worked as a journeyman electrician. He was married to Marion and had three children. His son Al Fiskar Jr. (Allan "Al" Fiskar Jr.)[1] is also a curler, played second with Rick Lang on Brier 1976.
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