Kevin Hawkshaw (Fort Smith, NT) finished 0-6 in the 4 team Northwest Territories Mens Championship qualifying round, held February 1 - 5, 2023 at the Fort Smith Curling Club in Fort Smith, Canada. In their opening game, Hawkshaw lost 8-6 to Greg Skauge (Yellowknife, NT), droppimg another game, 9-5 to Jamie Koe (Yellowknife, NT). Hawkshaw lost 8-7 to D'arcy Delorey (Hay River, NT). Hawkshaw lost 8-5 to Delorey. Hawkshaw lost 8-1 to Koe. Hawkshaw lost 6-3 to Skauge in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 27 of the event schedule, Hawkshaw did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Hawkshaw ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.