Dave Buchanan (Winnipeg, MB) is set to play Canada's Ryan Jacques in the Final of the Duff's Elite Spiel Series, held February 2 - 7, 2021 in Anywhere, World. Dave Buchanan (Winnipeg, MB) reaches the 2021 Duff's Elite Spiel Series semifinals where they will meet Brett Shaw-MacDonald (Sydney, NS) for a spot into the championship game. of the 2021 Duff's Elite Spiel Series in Anywhere, World;
 
Buchanan finished 6-0 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Buchanan defeated Kyle Doering (Winnipeg, MB) 6-5, then won 8-0 against Felix Asselin (Montreal, QC) and 6-5 against Tyler Hartung (Langenburg, SK). Buchanan won 4-2 against Aaron Wyville (London, ON), then won 6-3 against Canada's Danny Sherrard and 6-5 against Shane Vollman (Regina, SK) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Buchanan ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.