Tyler Smith (Crapaud, PEI) finished 3-7 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith lost 5-3 to Trevor Bonot (Thunder Bay, NONT), droppimg another game, 7-3 to Shaun Meachem (Swift Current, SK). Smith lost 8-6 to Paul Flemming (Halifax, NS). Smith lost 9-5 to Scott McDonald (St. Thomas, ON) where Smith responded with a 5-4 win over Pierre-Luc Morissette (Quebec, QC). Smith won 7-2 against Terry Miller (Whitehorse, YK). Smith went on to lose 8-2 against Kyle Kurz (Winnipeg, MB). Smith lost 7-2 to Jamie Koe (Yellowknife, NT) where Smith responded with a 9-6 win over Evan van Amsterdam (Edmonton, AB). Smith went on to lose 6-4 against Charlie Sullivan (Saint John, NB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Smith ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.