Jason Backman (Calgary, AB) finished 1-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Backman lost 10-2 to Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, AB), droppimg another game, 9-4 to 's Doran Johnson where Backman responded with a 8-3 win over 's Brad Heidt. Backman went on to lose 10-7 against Alberta's Rob Bucholz in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Backman did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Backman ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.