Matt Hamilton (Madison, WI) finished 4-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Hamilton defeated Ben Richardson (Seattle, WA) 7-5, then went on to lose 5-4 against Jon Harstad (Duluth, MN). Hamilton responded with a 8-0 win over Korey Dropkin (Duluth, MN). Hamilton went on to lose 8-6 against Luc Violette (Seattle, WA). Hamilton responded with a 10-6 win over Jason Smith (St. Paul, MN). Hamilton went on to lose 5-4 against Thomas Howell (Milwaukee, WI). Hamilton responded with a 8-1 win over Jared Allen (Nashville, TN). Hamilton went on to lose 6-2 against Matt Birklid (Seattle, WA). Hamilton lost 5-4 to Andrew Stopera (Briarcliff Manor, NY) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Hamilton ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.