The winning rink of Peter Corner, Todd Brandwood, Drew Macklin and Dwayne Pyper from Hamilton would go on to represent Ontario at the 2000 Labatt Brier in Saskatoon.
The game began on a bad note for Middaugh who was heavy on his draw attempt in the first end, giving up a steal of one to Corner.
Middaugh gave up another steal in the eighth end after coming up light on a draw, to go down 5–3.
Corner's new rink of Todd Brandwood, Drew Macklin and Dwayne Pyper had played in just eight games before playdowns that season.
The four previous times had been playing lead for Team Russ Howard which also included Middaugh at second.