Pat Simmons (Moose Jaw, SK) finished 2-3 in the 18-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Simmons lost 10-4 to Sweden's Peja Lindholm, droppimg another game, 6-4 to Pete Fenson (Bemidji, MN) where Simmons responded with a 7-6 win over John Morris (Calgary, AB). Simmons won 8-4 against Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, MB). Simmons went on to lose 8-6 against Brad Gushue (St. John`s, NL) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Simmons did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Simmons ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.