Al Hackner (Thunder Bay, NONT) finished 4-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Hackner lost 9-4 to Glen Hansen (Hinton, AB), droppimg another game, 9-6 to Glen Hudy (Yellowknife, NT). Hackner lost 9-2 to Wayne Sangster (Truro, NS). Hackner lost 7-2 to Glen Despins (Regina, SK) where Hackner responded with a 6-3 win over Walter Wallingham (Whitehorse, YK). Hackner won 7-6 against Ted Butler (Buckingham, QC), then won 10-5 against Rod MacDonald (Summerside, PEI). Hackner went on to lose 10-5 against Ed Sattelberger (Iqaluit, NU). Hackner responded with a 6-3 win over Gary Oke (Corner Brook, NL) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Hackner did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Hackner ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.