Ted Butler (Gatineau, QC) finished 1-4 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Butler lost 7-2 to Brad Jacobs (Sault Ste. Marie, ON), droppimg another game, 6-5 to Jason Gunnlaugson (Beausejour, MB). Butler lost 7-3 to Steve Lodge (Brockville, ON) where Butler responded with a 7-4 win over Dale Ness (Lacolle, QC). Butler went on to lose 7-3 against Glenn Howard (Coldwater, ON) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Butler did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Butler ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.