Yannick Martel (Chicoutimi, QC) finished 5-5 in the 14-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Martel defeated Charlie Robert (Sault Ste. Marie, NO) 7-4, then went on to lose 7-4 against Jason Ackerman (Regina, SK). Martel responded with a 8-4 win over Betti Delorey (Hay River, NT). Martel went on to lose 8-5 against Rod Feltham (Gander, NL). Martel responded with a 11-2 win over Peter Van Strien (Iqaluit, NU). Martel went on to lose 9-2 against Sam Mooibroek (Waterloo, ON). Martel lost 7-4 to Rene Comeau (Fredericton, NB). Martel lost 6-5 to Sean Grassie (Winnipeg, MB) where Martel responded with a 5-4 win over Miles Craig (Victoria, BC). Martel won 6-3 against Brent MacDougall (Halifax, NS) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Martel ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.