Wayne Middaugh (Penetanguishene, ON) finished 8-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Middaugh defeated Greg Skauge (Yellowknife, NT) 9-5, then won 12-2 against Dustin Mikkelsen (Whitehorse, YK). Middaugh went on to lose 5-3 against Brendan Bottcher (Edmonton, AB). Middaugh responded with a 6-5 win over Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, MB). Middaugh won 4-3 against Steve Laycock (Vernon, BC), then won 7-6 against James Grattan (Oromocto, NB) and 8-6 against Brad Jacobs (Sault Ste Marie, NONT). Middaugh won 5-4 against Jason Gunnlaugson (Winnipeg, MB), then won 8-5 against Matt Dunstone (Regina, SK). Middaugh went on to lose 10-8 against John Epping (Toronto, ON). Middaugh lost 6-3 to Brad Gushue (St. John's, NL). Middaugh lost 7-6 to Kevin Koe (Calgary, AB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Middaugh ranks 227th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.