Steve Petryk (Calgary, AB) finished 1-3 in the 17-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Petryk lost 5-4 to Dean Ross (Calgary, AB), droppimg another game, 10-1 to Don Walchuk (Edmonton, AB) where Petryk responded with a 7-5 win over Robert Schlender (Edmonton, AB). Petryk went on to lose 6-3 against Brent Bawel (Calgary, AB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. Petryk move up 254 spots after posting a net gain of 4.95 points improving upon their best results so far this season, ranking 173rd overall with 4.950 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Petryk ranks 50th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 4.950 points earned so far this season.