Don Walchuk (Edmonton, AB) qualified for the 2010 Point Optical Curling Classic playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match
7-2 against
Pat Simmons (Davidson, SK).
Walchuk finished 4-2 in the 28-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Walchuk lost
7-1 to
Scott Egger (Brooks, AB), then responded with a
7-3 win over
Scott Madams (Winnipeg, MB). Walchuk won
6-3 against
Warren Jackson (Saskatoon, SK). Walchuk went on to lose
8-5 against
Brent Bawel (Calgary, AB). Walchuk responded with a
7-2 win over
Braeden Moskowy (Regina, SK). Walchuk won
8-7 against
Carl deConinck Smith (Rosetown, SK) in their final qualifying round match.
Walchuk earned
9.180 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the Point Optical Curling Classic. For week 12 of the event schedule, Walchuk did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the
World Ranking Standings with
total points. Walchuk ranks th overall on the
Year-to-Date rankings with
points earned so far this season.
