Daniel Shank/Al Edwards (Westlock, AB) qualified for the 2026 World Open Stick Championship playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 4-2 against Norm Magnusson/Resby Coutts (Winnipeg, MB). of the 2026 World Open Stick Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
 
Shank/Edwards are currently . In their opening game, Shank/Edwards plays Derryl Kalynuk/Debbie Kalynuk (St. Albert, AB) on Friday at 12:15pm and Terry Fowler/Martin Purvis (Calgary, AB) at 3:30pm Derryl Kalynuk/Debbie Kalynuk (St. Albert, AB) on Friday at 12:15pm, Terry Fowler/Martin Purvis (Calgary, AB) at 3:30pm Bob Lewis/Mel McMillan (Edmonton, AB) on Saturday at 12pm and Lyle Treiber/Randy Ponich (Red Deer, AB) at 7:45pm.
 
Shank/Edwards ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.