Began curling in Hibbing, Minn., in 1970. His first skip was John Jankila. Bill returned to curling in 1977 in Fairbanks, Alaska, and continued until he moved to Rice Lake in 2001. He was the ice maker in Fairbanks from 1984-1998. He skipped the Alaska mixed team after the 1994 U.S. Mixed Nationals in Rochester, N.Y. 

In his own words: "The curling bug bites hard. I have been involved in many sports as a coach (wrestling for 30 years, also football and softball) and competitor. The sportsmanship, camaraderie and universal language of curling has drawn me to the game."

Favorites: Curling in Canada and the Northern Lights.

I can't live without: Goals.

Good luck charm: No. 121, and "My No. 1 cheerleader, Connie."

Hero: Vince Lombardi

Before every game: "I find it very important to stretch and to use that time to focus on the game."

Training: "I typically curl a minimum of three games per week and work out on the ice two to three times a week emphasizing conditioning and drills."