Warren Hansen

Warren Hansen
Curler
Born February 15, 1943
Edmonton, Alberta

Warren Hansen (born February 15, 1943)[1] is a Canadian retired curler. He played as third on the Hec Gervais rink that won the 1974 Brier.[2][3][4][5] Hansen currently serves as director of event operations for Curling Canada, but will be stepping down.[6] Hansen had worked for Curling Canada (formerly the Canadian Curling Association) since 1974. His involvement with the organization has been instrumental in moving major events into hockey arenas, introducing the page playoff system, reducing the amount of sheets in events to four, implementing player dress codes, bringing in officiating of major events and the creation of the Continental Cup of Curling and Canada Cup of Curling.[7]

Hansen grew up in Namao, Alberta and played junior football for the Edmonton Huskies.


References

  1. ↑ http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/Hansen+leaves+massive+imprint+after+years+Video/10822242/story.html
  2. ↑ http://www.curling.ca/blog/2011/09/20/classic-curler-hector-gervais/
  3. ↑ http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/03/08/brier-boss-and-cca-director-warren-hansen-instrumental-in-radically-modernizing-the-game-of-curling
  4. ↑ Savage helps as Alberta wins curling: Regain Canada's prestige, Gervais' next task PAUL PATTON Globe and Mail Reporter The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Mar 11, 1974; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. S1
  5. ↑ Brier brings back fond memories; Nearly four decades later, Alberta's '74 victory with Hec Gervais fresh in Hansen's mind Annicchiarico, Mario. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 10 Mar 2011: C.7.
  6. ↑ http://calgaryherald.com/sports/curling/hansen-sees-positives-even-though-attendance-dropped-at-calgary-brier
  7. ↑ http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/03/08/brier-boss-and-cca-director-warren-hansen-instrumental-in-radically-modernizing-the-game-of-curling

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