Jeff Erickson (Duluth, MN) finished 2-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Erickson defeated Mark Carothers (Fairbanks, AK) 11-0, then went on to lose 5-4 against Russell Heier (Bismarck, ND). Erickson lost 6-4 to Craig Halliday (Denver, CO) where Erickson responded with a 9-2 win over Jon Schiestel (Greeley, CO). Erickson went on to lose 7-1 against Jeff Wright (Libertyville, IL). Erickson lost 7-6 to Joel Larway (Lynnwood, WA). Erickson lost 5-3 to Seppo Sormunen (Duluth, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Erickson ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.