Dennis Thiessen (Winnipeg, MB) finished 7-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Thiessen defeated Don Kuchelyma (Edmonton, AB) 15-1, then went on to lose 14-1 against Rodney Pederson (Moose Jaw, SK). Thiessen responded with a 8-3 win over Mike Fitzgerald (Saint John, NB). Thiessen went on to lose 9-4 against Doug Morris (Schomberg, ON). Thiessen responded with a 8-5 win over Carl Marquis (Quebec, QC). Thiessen won 7-5 against Gil Dash (Moose Jaw, SK), then won 5-4 against Martin Purvis (Calgary, AB) and 11-3 against Chris Rees (Toronto, ON). Thiessen won 7-6 against Cecilia Carroll (St. John's, NL). Thiessen went on to lose 9-2 against Gerry Austgarden (Kelowna, BC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Thiessen ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.