Al Gulseth (Fargo, ND) finished 1-6 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Gulseth lost 8-4 to Dave Running (Hibbing, MN), then responded with a 1-0 win over Bob Leclair (Goodyear, AZ). Gulseth went on to lose 6-1 against Mike Farbelow (St. Paul, MN). Gulseth lost 9-4 to Paul Pustovar (Hibbing, MN). Gulseth lost 8-1 to Murray Jackson (Durham, NC). Gulseth lost 7-5 to Bill Gryder (Fairbanks, AK). Gulseth lost 8-2 to Steve Shuttleworth (Portland, OR) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Gulseth ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.