John Epping (Toronto, ON) finished 7-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Epping lost 6-2 to Brad Gushue (St. John's, NL), then responded with a 6-3 win over Matt Dunstone (Regina, SK). Epping won 12-7 against Scott McDonald (Halifax, NS), then won 16-1 against Peter Mackey (Iqaluit, NU) and 9-4 against Greg Smith (St. John's, NL). Epping went on to lose 10-7 against Michael Fournier (Montreal, QC). Epping responded with a 9-3 win over Kevin Koe (Calgary, AB). Epping won 8-4 against Eddie MacKenzie (Crapaud, PEI). Epping went on to lose 7-6 against Jason Gunnlaugson (Winnipeg, MB). Epping responded with a 10-8 win over Wayne Middaugh (Penetanguishene, ON). Epping went on to lose 8-3 against Brendan Bottcher (Edmonton, AB). Epping lost 9-3 to Brad Jacobs (Sault Ste Marie, NONT) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Epping ranks 233rd overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.