David Carruthers

David Carruthers Known and respected throughout the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.) as one of the best “ice technicians” there is, David went from “making ice” to being a member of Canada’s Men’s Championship rink. David was the “fifth man” or “alternate” on a rink skipped by Wayne Middaugh that was victorious in capturing the 1998 Men’s World Curling Championship held in Kamloops, British Columbia. Other members of the championship rink included “lead” Scott Bailey, “second” Ian Tetley and “third” Graeme McCarrel. Canada’s World Champion rink steam-rolled through the round-robin format of the Ontario, Canadian and World Championships winning an astounding 38 games, and suffering only 3 losses on its way to becoming 1998 Ontario Men’s Provincial Champions, 1998 Canadian Men’s Champions and eventually the 1998 Men’s World Champions. David, a life-long native of Brampton, curled for 24 years before joining the Middaugh rink. Prior to joining the Middaugh rink, David was a 5 time Ontario Men’s Provincial Finalist and 4 time Ontario Mixed Provincial Finalist. David also played on a rink that came in fourth at the 1984 Canadian Mixed Championships. David enjoys golf, hockey and squash when he is not making ice or throwing rocks on it. Inducted November 18, 1998