We've made it. We just need to see who will be the fourth place team in the men's medal bracket. Norway will square-off against Great Britain at midnight Eastern. This will be an entertaining match as the winner will play Sweden and Canada will play China both at 10AM Eastern. The women's medal bracket, meanwhile is all squared away. Canada will face Switzerland and Great Britain will see Sweden. Both of those precede the men's matches on Wednesday at 5AM Eastern. It's going to be a fun first half.
MEN'S draw
The only team to lose just once, the Swedes have to await a tiebreak tomorrow (midnight tonight) to see who they'll face. Their loss to the Danes wasn't significant as they beat all of the medal qualifying teams.
2. PR China (PR: 4)
China's defeat of Great Britain was nothing short of phenomenal after the match they had played against Canada yesterday. They'll get a second chance at the US neighbors on Wednesday.
3. Canada (PR: 3)
Despite the victory over China, they didn't get the benefit of another match to move ahead in the rankings. They'll have to beat China again to compete for gold, otherwise it will be bronze or nothing. Deja vu again (remember US vs. Canada in Torino?)
4. Denmark (PR: 7)
Even though the Danes did not qualify for the medal round, their recent form to end the tournament has been pretty good. Finishing on two wins plus hard fought matches against two good teams. Don't forget to include their defeat of the Swedes in Draw 5.
5. Great Britain (PR: 2)
The British, like their women's counterpart at least managed a tiebreaker. However, David Murdoch knows that he has to bring at least a bronze home if he doesn't make the 2018 Olympics and if the women don't.
6. Norway (PR: 6)
This was Norway's for the taking, as they had a better draw than the UK (not that the Swiss should've been taken lightly). A tiebreaker will result as they face the Brits at midnight Eastern time.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 5)
Not a bad first Olympic round robin for the host nation. We'll see if they can make a return to the Pyeongchang Games in four years time.
8. Switzerland (PR: 10)
Unlike their counterpart, the men did not perform nearly as well, but can say they beat at least one medal qualifying team. They'll look to improve in time for the world Championships
9. United States (PR: 8)
Again, John Schuster (much like Erika Brown) did not have fascinating results at the Olympics. At the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if either of them qualify for the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang.
10. Germany (PR: 9)
John Jahr gave the Russians a fight, but not enough to keep them from the cellar of these rankings. This team's inexperience in big matches shows what the Germans need to improve on.
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
This year's women's team managed what Vancouver's men's team Canada did - finish undefeated in round robin play. Canada just needs two more wins for their first gold since the Nagano Games.
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
Sweden are keeping up to par like their predecessors led by Annette Norberg. Thw Swedish chances for a three-peat are very much alive.
3. Denmark (PR: 7)
The Danes had a very strong finish, but it wasn't enough to earn them a spot in the medal round. It would have been entertaining to see them have another run at the better teams.
4. Great Britain (PR: 3)
This isn't per say the best curling we've seen from the Scots. They'll have to play much better against the team that went undefeated in round robin play.
5. Switzerland (PR: 5)
The Swiss went down and then back up (thanks to their big win against a diminishing Chinese rink). Mirjam Ott can get another chance at an Olympic gold medal.
6. Japan (PR: 8)
This team improved the most by competing in this tournament. I wouldn't be surprised if they medal in at least one world championship before the next Winter Olympiad.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 4)
The Russians had their ups and downs, and can only look forward from here. Now, they won't have the crowd behind them.
8. Korea (PR: 9)
While showing flashes of brilliance, the first time Olympic challengers have quite a ways to go.
9. United States (PR: 10)
Even with their loss, the United States beat what turned out to be a very competitive Japanese team. Will we see a freak occurrence and see Erika Brown and company in Pyeongchang in 2018?
10. PR China (PR: 6)
The medal matches will be as follows: women's bronze then gold on Thursday at 3:30 and 8:30AM Eastern (respectively). The the following day at the same time will be the men's bronze and gold medal matches. I'm sure it won't disappoint.
MEN'S draw
1. Sweden (PR: 1)
2. PR China (PR: 4)
China's defeat of Great Britain was nothing short of phenomenal after the match they had played against Canada yesterday. They'll get a second chance at the US neighbors on Wednesday.
3. Canada (PR: 3)
Despite the victory over China, they didn't get the benefit of another match to move ahead in the rankings. They'll have to beat China again to compete for gold, otherwise it will be bronze or nothing. Deja vu again (remember US vs. Canada in Torino?)
4. Denmark (PR: 7)
Even though the Danes did not qualify for the medal round, their recent form to end the tournament has been pretty good. Finishing on two wins plus hard fought matches against two good teams. Don't forget to include their defeat of the Swedes in Draw 5.
5. Great Britain (PR: 2)
The British, like their women's counterpart at least managed a tiebreaker. However, David Murdoch knows that he has to bring at least a bronze home if he doesn't make the 2018 Olympics and if the women don't.
6. Norway (PR: 6)
This was Norway's for the taking, as they had a better draw than the UK (not that the Swiss should've been taken lightly). A tiebreaker will result as they face the Brits at midnight Eastern time.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 5)
Not a bad first Olympic round robin for the host nation. We'll see if they can make a return to the Pyeongchang Games in four years time.
8. Switzerland (PR: 10)
Unlike their counterpart, the men did not perform nearly as well, but can say they beat at least one medal qualifying team. They'll look to improve in time for the world Championships
9. United States (PR: 8)
Again, John Schuster (much like Erika Brown) did not have fascinating results at the Olympics. At the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if either of them qualify for the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang.
10. Germany (PR: 9)
John Jahr gave the Russians a fight, but not enough to keep them from the cellar of these rankings. This team's inexperience in big matches shows what the Germans need to improve on.
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
Sweden are keeping up to par like their predecessors led by Annette Norberg. Thw Swedish chances for a three-peat are very much alive.
3. Denmark (PR: 7)
The Danes had a very strong finish, but it wasn't enough to earn them a spot in the medal round. It would have been entertaining to see them have another run at the better teams.
4. Great Britain (PR: 3)
This isn't per say the best curling we've seen from the Scots. They'll have to play much better against the team that went undefeated in round robin play.
5. Switzerland (PR: 5)
The Swiss went down and then back up (thanks to their big win against a diminishing Chinese rink). Mirjam Ott can get another chance at an Olympic gold medal.
6. Japan (PR: 8)
This team improved the most by competing in this tournament. I wouldn't be surprised if they medal in at least one world championship before the next Winter Olympiad.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 4)
The Russians had their ups and downs, and can only look forward from here. Now, they won't have the crowd behind them.
8. Korea (PR: 9)
While showing flashes of brilliance, the first time Olympic challengers have quite a ways to go.
9. United States (PR: 10)
10. PR China (PR: 6)
I don't think anyone saw this coming. After all is said and done, the Chinese lost three straight to end the round robin sessions and has not qualified for the medal rounds.
The medal matches will be as follows: women's bronze then gold on Thursday at 3:30 and 8:30AM Eastern (respectively). The the following day at the same time will be the men's bronze and gold medal matches. I'm sure it won't disappoint.
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