Wayne Tallon (Fredericton, NB) finished 3-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Tallon lost 10-3 to Mickey Pendergast (Calgary, AB), droppimg another game, 8-3 to Randy Neufeld (Winnipeg, MB). Tallon lost 6-5 to Wayne Sangster (Truro, NS). Tallon lost 6-5 to Robbie Gordon (Sudbury, NO) where Tallon responded with a 10-1 win over Ed Sattelberger (Yellowknife, NT). Tallon won 4-3 against Frank O'Driscoll (New Westminster, BC), then won 8-7 against Jeff Thomas (St. John's, NL) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Tallon ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.