Manitoba's Mert Thompsett finished 3-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Manitoba's Mert Thompsett lost 9-2 to Saskatchewan's Glen Despins, droppimg another game, 6-4 to Manitoba's Kerry Burtnyk where Manitoba's Mert Thompsett responded with a 11-6 win over Quebec's Pierre Charette. Manitoba's Mert Thompsett won 8-2 against 's Kevin Park, then won 10-8 against Ontario's Rich Moffatt. Manitoba's Mert Thompsett went on to lose 6-1 against Alberta's Brad Hannah in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Manitoba's Mert Thompsett did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Manitoba's Mert Thompsett ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.