Matt Birklid (Seattle, WA) finished 5-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Birklid defeated Andrew Stopera (Briarcliff Manor, NY) 5-4, then went on to lose 6-3 against Ben Richardson (Seattle, WA). Birklid responded with a 8-1 win over Jon Harstad (Duluth, MN). Birklid went on to lose 8-5 against Korey Dropkin (Duluth, MN). Birklid responded with a 5-4 win over Luc Violette (Seattle, WA). Birklid went on to lose 5-3 against Jason Smith (St. Paul, MN). Birklid lost 7-3 to Thomas Howell (Milwaukee, WI) where Birklid responded with a 6-2 win over Matt Hamilton (Madison, WI). Birklid won 12-1 against Jared Allen (Nashville, TN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Birklid ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.