2004 The National

It was the third of four (men's) PharmAssist Grand Slam events of the 2003-04 curling season.

[1] Howard stole deuces in the first and fifth ends en route to the victory.

Team Stoughton had been undefeated at the event up to that point, including defeating Howard 7–2 in the A final.

The number 1 ranked Wayne Middaugh rink lost in the third place game to Kerry Burtnyk.

[2] Five of the top 13 teams (Kevin Martin, John Morris, Jamie King, Randy Ferbey and Jamie Koe) on the Tour opted to not play in the event, as it conflicted with the playdowns for the Alberta men's championships.