Carl deConninck Smith (Rosetown, SK) are currently 2-0 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, deConninck Smith defeated Lowell Peterman (Red Deer, AB) 5-4, then won 6-4 against Warren Cross (Edmonton, AB). In their next game, deConninck Smith plays.
 
. For week 9 of the event schedule, deConninck Smith did not improve upon their best events, dropping from 49th to 52nd place overall on the World Ranking Standings with 36.255 total points. deConninck Smith ranks 61st overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 13.920 points earned so far this season.