Curls out of: Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club

Nicknames: Algee-Fungy, Big Al, Albee, Alberto-Tyrone

What he enjoys most about curling: "The social aspect."

Curling family: Al learned to curl from his father. Everyone in his family has curled at one point or another in their lives. His brother and father still curl.

Other sports: Golf, racquetball, fast-pitch softball, football, bowling, hockey

Curling strengths: "Strategy and an open mind."

Hobbies: Video games, snowmobiling, four-wheeling

Offbeat experiences: "Any experience with my team is usually an offbeat experience, but I wouldn't have it any other way."