Reid Carruthers (Beausejour, MB) finished 1-4 in the 16-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Carruthers lost 7-1 to Kevin Koe (Edmonton, AB), droppimg another game, 5-4 to Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, AB). Carruthers lost 5-4 to Wayne Middaugh (Toronto, ON). Carruthers lost 7-6 to Jamie King (Edmonton, AB) where Carruthers responded with a 4-3 win over Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, SK) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Carruthers did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Carruthers ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.