A lot has changed since last we ranked. This was conducted prior to today's sessions. This is the last ranking to the end of the round robin draw and the second last overall. I still expect a good amount of changes for both.
MEN'S draw
Two wins (Norway and Germany) put Sweden at the top this ranking. This strong showing is enough to get them into the medal round.
2. Great Britain (PR: 1)
Last ranking's number one last to Canada in the most recent session. They need to look at game film because that might be their potential semifinal match up, assuming they qualify.
3. Canada (PR: 5)
In a similar position as the Scots, Canada should be through to the medal round with a win, but the US and Norway can take the spot away if things go awry.
4. PR China (PR: 3)
They may be in the medal round, but China did lose their first game to the Swedes since the last ranking. They still have Canada and Britain - big games but also a good way to scout them in case they have to play matches against one of them close together.
5. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
Russia overthrew the US down one in the tenth end to win, but lost their subsequent match to the Chinese. They seem to have an idea of being able to compete and improve for the next Olympic qualifying session.
6. Norway (PR: 3)
The Norwegians are still in this and are the only other team than the US who still have a shot at the medal round. They'll have Britain and the Swiss.
7. Denmark (PR: 6)
The Danes lost both games but managed six on Great Britain. They would have swapped with the US had they lost by more than the two.
8. United States (PR: 9)
Much to anyone's surprise, the stars and stripes are still able to qualify for the medal round if everything goes according to plan. Since Norway has to beat Britain, the US need the Brits and Canadians to lose out.
9. Germany (PR: 10)
Finally got a win but also lost to Sweden. At least Jahr can finish out with two wins (Denmark) assuming the will lose to Norway.
10. Switzerland (PR: 8)
While they did beat the Danish team, they lost to Germany. The US and Norway remain, the two teams that can knock out Britain and Canada so this is the Swiss chance to play spoiler.
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
The Manitobans are still undefeated and are the first team to officially be heading to the medal rounds. Still big pressure to take gold for the first time since first official event in Nagano.
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
Sweden could have lost to the Americans and survived the tenth end by means of the measuring device. Despite losing to Sweden, the big upset by the Danes to China also helps their position.
3. Great Britain (PR: 3)
For the second time in this tournament, Britain has let up a three point end. There is almost the same pressure to go gold after Eve's performance in Vancouver and since the last British gold in Salt Lake City.
4. Russian Federation (PR: 8)
Well, Russia seems to have gained back some composure. The question now is whether or not this momentum will be enough to get them back in to medal qualification.
5. Switzerland (PR: 5)
Start 3-0, lose three straight, win one. They've found their winning touch, now they have to claw back into medal contention.
6. PR China (PR: 4)
Despite beating Sweden, they lost by three to Denmark and with the live rankings, I had to make a lot of changes. They would've been in third without the loss, but they technically have a medal round spot right now.
7. Denmark (PR: 10)
Denmark managed a three point win over China and obliterated the US. Denmark may be the second best team in the tournament since the last rankings.
8. Japan (PR: 7)
The Japanese are showing displays of excellence, but are very spotty. Possibly the hardest remaining schedule even with more of their brilliance on display.
9. Korea (PR: 6)
Of the bottom four, Korea has the potential to finish highest. Both Denmark and the US have to play them as well as Canada.
10. United States (PR: 9)
Though they had performed well against Japan and got unlucky with the measuring device against Sweden to end the game, the US are virtually out and back to rock bottom in the standings and rankings.
With this being said, a medal round team may not be in the top four of the standings and likewise have a better chance to move positively or negatively at the final rankings.
-Ricky
MEN'S draw
1. Sweden (PR: 4)
2. Great Britain (PR: 1)
Last ranking's number one last to Canada in the most recent session. They need to look at game film because that might be their potential semifinal match up, assuming they qualify.
3. Canada (PR: 5)
In a similar position as the Scots, Canada should be through to the medal round with a win, but the US and Norway can take the spot away if things go awry.
4. PR China (PR: 3)
They may be in the medal round, but China did lose their first game to the Swedes since the last ranking. They still have Canada and Britain - big games but also a good way to scout them in case they have to play matches against one of them close together.
5. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
Russia overthrew the US down one in the tenth end to win, but lost their subsequent match to the Chinese. They seem to have an idea of being able to compete and improve for the next Olympic qualifying session.
6. Norway (PR: 3)
The Norwegians are still in this and are the only other team than the US who still have a shot at the medal round. They'll have Britain and the Swiss.
7. Denmark (PR: 6)
The Danes lost both games but managed six on Great Britain. They would have swapped with the US had they lost by more than the two.
8. United States (PR: 9)
Much to anyone's surprise, the stars and stripes are still able to qualify for the medal round if everything goes according to plan. Since Norway has to beat Britain, the US need the Brits and Canadians to lose out.
9. Germany (PR: 10)
Finally got a win but also lost to Sweden. At least Jahr can finish out with two wins (Denmark) assuming the will lose to Norway.
10. Switzerland (PR: 8)
While they did beat the Danish team, they lost to Germany. The US and Norway remain, the two teams that can knock out Britain and Canada so this is the Swiss chance to play spoiler.
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
Sweden could have lost to the Americans and survived the tenth end by means of the measuring device. Despite losing to Sweden, the big upset by the Danes to China also helps their position.
3. Great Britain (PR: 3)
For the second time in this tournament, Britain has let up a three point end. There is almost the same pressure to go gold after Eve's performance in Vancouver and since the last British gold in Salt Lake City.
4. Russian Federation (PR: 8)
Well, Russia seems to have gained back some composure. The question now is whether or not this momentum will be enough to get them back in to medal qualification.
5. Switzerland (PR: 5)
Start 3-0, lose three straight, win one. They've found their winning touch, now they have to claw back into medal contention.
6. PR China (PR: 4)
Despite beating Sweden, they lost by three to Denmark and with the live rankings, I had to make a lot of changes. They would've been in third without the loss, but they technically have a medal round spot right now.
7. Denmark (PR: 10)
Denmark managed a three point win over China and obliterated the US. Denmark may be the second best team in the tournament since the last rankings.
8. Japan (PR: 7)
The Japanese are showing displays of excellence, but are very spotty. Possibly the hardest remaining schedule even with more of their brilliance on display.
9. Korea (PR: 6)
10. United States (PR: 9)
With this being said, a medal round team may not be in the top four of the standings and likewise have a better chance to move positively or negatively at the final rankings.
-Ricky
No comments:
Post a Comment