Xinlong Kang (Changchun, CHN) finished 0-3 in the 25-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Kang lost 5-3 to Josh Heidt (Kerrobert Curling Club, SK), droppimg another game, 8-3 to Steven Howard (Regina, SK). Kang lost 6-3 to Shaun Meachem (Saskatoon, SK) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. Kang move up 5 spots after posting a net gain of -0.061 points improving upon their best 4 results so far this season, ranking 355th overall with 2.983 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Kang ranks 196th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 2.489 points earned so far this season.