Korey Dropkin
DULUTH, MN
Korey grew up in a suburb of Boston, Mass., and relocated to Duluth, Minn. after graduating high school to pursue his curling aspirations. Since moving to Duluth, Korey completed his MN & WI Realtor’s licensing and is pursuing a career in the Real Estate industry. Outside of competing, Korey’s favorite hobbies include cooking (but mostly eating) meals, golfing, traveling, and playing billiards. He also enjoys teaching the sport of curling.
Career Highlights:
2021 U.S. Men’s National Champion
2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Silver (Men’s), Bronze (MD’s)
2017 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Silver
3x U.S. Junior National Champion 2016, 2013, 2012
2x U.S. Mixed Doubles National Champion 2018, 2015
Youth Olympic Bronze Medalist 2012
2019 GSOC KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge Tier II Champion
2016 World Junior Silver Medalist
Andrew Stopera
richfield, MN
A third-generation curler and New York native, Andrew joined the YoungBucks in the fall of 2022. After graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in economics, Andrew relocated to the Twin-Cities to fully dedicate himself to chasing his curling aspirations. When he's not on the ice or in the gym, Andrew enjoys cheering on his Yankees, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends.
Career Highlights
2x US Mixed Doubles Silver Medalist 2022, 2021
3x US Junior National Champion 2019, 2018, 2017
2017 World Junior Silver Medalist
Mark “Kooch” Fenner
RICHFIELD, MN
Born and raised in Bemidji, Minn., Mark Graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in Biology. Post-graduation, Mark moved down to the Twin-Cities area to be closer to USA Curling’s National Team training facilities. Outside of curling, Mark spends his time trading stocks and options, bartending, and playing second base for the Twin Cities Ducks in the TCMABL. He also enjoys playing softball, darts, working out and in true Northern Minnesotan fashion, hunting and fishing.
Career Highlights
2021 U.S. Men’s National Champion
2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Silver
2x U.S. Junior National Champion 2016, 2013
2019 GSOC KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge Tier II Champion
2016 World Junior Silver Medalist
Semifinalist, 2015 Mixed Doubles National Championship
Tom Howell
Milwaukee, WI
Curling has been a passion for Tom ever since his first slide down the ice in a car seat as an infant. After growing up in New Jersey, Tom found himself moving west to attend Marquette University, earning a degree in economics and business. He has since settled in Milwaukee with his wife Hanna to chase both his curling and career ambitions. Tom is a Financial Advisor with The Generations Group at Morgan Stanley and tactfully balances his business endeavors with the demands of being an elite curler. Off the curling ice, Tom enjoys playing golf, boating, traveling, house projects and spending time with family and friends.
Career Highlights
2021 U.S. Men’s National Champion
2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Silver
2017 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Silver
2019 GSOC KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge Tier II Champion
3x U.S. Junior National Champion 2016, 2013, 2012
2016 World Junior Silver Medalist
2012 Youth Olympic Games