Matt Hamilton (Madison, WI) finished 4-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Hamilton defeated Gaute Nepstad (Lillehammer, NOR) 8-4, then won 6-5 against Fraser Kingan (Dumfries, SCO). Hamilton went on to lose 7-4 against Magnus Ramsfjell (Jar, NOR). Hamilton responded with a 4-2 win over Thomas Howell (Milwaukee, WI). Hamilton won 7-3 against Matt Birklid (Seattle, WA). Hamilton went on to lose 8-2 against Kingan. Hamilton lost 6-4 to Giacomo Colli (Trentino, ITA) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Hamilton ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.