Al Fiskar
 
Born(1928-04-04)April 4, 1928[1]
DiedDecember 16, 2013(2013-12-16) (aged 85)
Team
Curling clubFort William CC, Thunder Bay, ON
Curling career
Member Association Northern Ontario
World Championship
appearances
1 (1982)
Medal record
Curling
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1982 Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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]

Teams

Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Coach Events
1981–82 Al HacknerRick LangBob NicolBruce KennedyAl FiskarAl FiskarWCC 1982 1st place, gold medalist(s)

Record as a coach of national teams

Year Tournament, event National team Place
19821982 World Men's Curling Championship Canada (men)
1st place, gold medalist(s)

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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Allan Fiskar - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal". Legacy.com. 2013-12-19. Archived from the original on 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  2. Al Fiskar on the World Curling Federation database
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