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Vancouver Wildcats

Vancouver, British Columbia · Canada

About the Team

Based on the Pacific Rim and built for battle, the Vancouver Wildcats marry West Coast cool with sharp table IQ and heightened execution. Under veteran manager Marlon Hicks, a multi-time national champion himself, this team blends raw power with precision strategy. From agile middleweights to super-heavy hitters, the Wildcats arrive ready to stack rounds, outthink opponents, and strike when the moment hits. Expect Vancouver to compete with speed, power, sharp table IQ, and a quiet confidence earned from generations in the sport.

Team Manager

Marlon Hicks

Marlon Hicks

Team Manager

Marlon Hicks brings heritage, leadership, and competitive pedigree to the helm of the Vancouver Wildcats. His father, a legendary referee and foundational pillar in the early Canadian arm-wrestling community, helped shape the sport in its formative years, and Marlon proudly carries that legacy forward. As an athlete, Marlon has earned multiple National Arm-Wrestling Championships, competing with cat-like speed and a technical style that defines his coaching approach. Now, as a manager in TAWF's groundbreaking team format, he focuses on preparation, discipline, and the controlled aggression needed to win across four strategic rounds. With Marlon guiding the claw, the Wildcats are poised to become one of the most respected and dangerous teams in the league.

Men's Team

Starters

Oleksander Kurdyukov

Oleksander Kurdyukov

Lightweight

Oleksander Kurdyukov

#1

Lightweight


Height6'0"
Weight175 lbs
LocationSaanichton, British Columbia
ClubVancouver AWC
Dom. ArmRight
Experience19 yrs
OccupationDiesel Mechanic

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Matt Wiggins

Matt Wiggins

Lightweight

Matt Wiggins

#9

Lightweight


Height5'9"
Weight175 lbs
LocationWilliams Lake, British Columbia
ClubWilliams Lake AWC
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience25 yrs
OccupationSales

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Alex Maritsas

Alex Maritsas

Middleweight

Alex Maritsas

#23

Middleweight


Height6'3"
Weight205 lbs
LocationPrince George, British Columbia
ClubPrince George Iron Arms
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience22 yrs
OccupationSpecial Ops Paramedic

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Keanu Mcgill

Keanu Mcgill

Middleweight

Keanu Mcgill

#18

Middleweight


Height6'0"
Weight195 lbs
LocationVictoria, British Columbia
ClubSouth Island Arms
Dom. ArmRight
Experience7 yrs
OccupationC.A.F. Helicopter

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Oleh Danilov

Oleh Danilov

Heavyweight

Oleh Danilov

#77

Heavyweight


Height6'4"
Weight245 lbs
LocationBurnaby, British Columbia
ClubVancouver AWC
Dom. ArmLeft
Experience13 yrs
OccupationPersonal Trainer

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Mark Harrison

Mark Harrison

Heavyweight

Mark Harrison

#82

Heavyweight


Height6'0"
Weight235 lbs
LocationSherwood Park, Alberta
ClubEdmonton Extreme
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience27 yrs
OccupationMaster Autobody Tech

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Ryan Espey

Ryan Espey

Super-Heavyweight

Ryan Espey

#8

Super-Heavyweight


Height6'4"
Weight280 lbs
LocationPortage La Prairie, Manitoba
ClubPortage AWC
Dom. ArmLeft
Experience29 yrs
OccupationReal Estate Agent

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Mat Sedor

Mat Sedor

Super-Heavyweight

Mat Sedor

#11

Super-Heavyweight


Height6'0"
Weight280 lbs
LocationWinnepeg, Manitoba
ClubManitoba AWC
Dom. ArmRight
Experience4 yrs
OccupationCorrection Officer

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Reserves

Dan Gallo

Dan Gallo

Reserve

Lightweight

Dan Gallo

#22

Lightweight

Reserve
Height5'7"
Weight175 lbs
LocationPrince George, British Columbia
ClubPrince George Iron Arms
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience20 yrs
OccupationHeavy Duty Mechanic

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Samuel Bull

Samuel Bull

Reserve

Middleweight

Samuel Bull

#68

Middleweight

Reserve
Height5'10"
Weight205 lbs
LocationNanaimo, British Columbia
ClubVancouver Island AWC
Dom. ArmRight
Experience4 yrs
OccupationMechanic

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Randy Sparling

Randy Sparling

Reserve

Heavyweight

Randy Sparling

#10

Heavyweight

Reserve
Height6'2"
Weight245 lbs
LocationAirdrie, Alberta
ClubN/A
Dom. ArmLeft
Experience5 yrs
OccupationIronworker

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Dan Kadlec

Dan Kadlec

Reserve

Super-Heavyweight

Dan Kadlec

#84

Super-Heavyweight

Reserve
Height6'3"
Weight260 lbs
LocationKamloops, British Columbia
ClubKamloops AWC
Dom. ArmRight
Experience10 yrs
OccupationMachinist

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Women's Team

Starters

Dawn Hicks

Dawn Hicks

Lightweight

Dawn Hicks

#3

Lightweight


Height5'5"
Weight154 lbs
LocationBoston Bar, British Columbia
ClubVancouver AWC
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience1 yrs
OccupationFarrier

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Christine Flicka

Christine Flicka

Middleweight

Christine Flicka

#121

Middleweight


Height5'6"
Weight176 lbs
LocationLeduc, British Columbia
ClubN/A
Dom. ArmBoth
Experience30 yrs
OccupationHeavy Duty Mechanic

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Lori Pow

Lori Pow

Heavyweight

Lori Pow

#34

Heavyweight


Height5'9"
Weight185 lbs
LocationBrandon, Manitoba
ClubManitoba AWC
Dom. ArmLeft
Experience24 yrs
OccupationRetired

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