C'est fini, the Women's portion of Olympic curling in Sochi is over. Now it is time to reflect on the Games that were.Canada defeated Sweden in the gold medal match and Britain took bronze away from Switzerland.
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
Canada has finished a perfect 11-0 in the Olympics and in emphatic fashion. I'm still disappointed and still don't like Jennifer Jones' rink (after 10 years), but Kaitlyn Lawes is one heck of a curler.
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
It's believable that the Swedes were the better team than Canada (from an unbiased perspective) in the match. Unfortunately for them, the color of the medal means more than their play.
3. Great Britain (PR: 4)
The British got their medal, they took a detour, but it is their's. They were not playing completely well coming in, but they had gas left in the tank for just one more win.
4. Denmark (PR: 3)
Denmark, despite not qualifying to medal, cannot be disappointed with their play, they turned things around, just a little too late.
5. Japan (PR: 6
Japan were the one team who really impressed me in this tournament. Don't be surprised if they place in other tournaments between now and Pyeongchang.
6. Switzerland (PR: 5)
Mirjam Ott will not be pleased to end her Olympic career this way after two straight fourth place finishes. Assuming she isn't to return, she still has accomplished very much in her career including two Olympic silver medals.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
The hosts did not particularly accomplish what was expected, but this tournament could have also been much worse for them. They shoulld be able to manage the rough spots going forward.
8. Korea (PR: 8)
Korea will return to the Olympics in 2018 as the host nation. It wouldn't surprise me if they manage to compete for a medal, provided they now have Olympic experience and do not play like Russia
9. United States (PR: 9)
While this performance was disappointing, it was expected. The fortunate thing is that they can only go up in 2018, assuming they qualify.
10. PR China (PR: 10)
That leaves the men's medals for tomorrow. Join us then for the final men's power rankings.
-Ricky
WOMEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 1)
2. Sweden (PR: 2)
It's believable that the Swedes were the better team than Canada (from an unbiased perspective) in the match. Unfortunately for them, the color of the medal means more than their play.
3. Great Britain (PR: 4)
The British got their medal, they took a detour, but it is their's. They were not playing completely well coming in, but they had gas left in the tank for just one more win.
4. Denmark (PR: 3)
Denmark, despite not qualifying to medal, cannot be disappointed with their play, they turned things around, just a little too late.
5. Japan (PR: 6
Japan were the one team who really impressed me in this tournament. Don't be surprised if they place in other tournaments between now and Pyeongchang.
6. Switzerland (PR: 5)
Mirjam Ott will not be pleased to end her Olympic career this way after two straight fourth place finishes. Assuming she isn't to return, she still has accomplished very much in her career including two Olympic silver medals.
7. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
The hosts did not particularly accomplish what was expected, but this tournament could have also been much worse for them. They shoulld be able to manage the rough spots going forward.
8. Korea (PR: 8)
Korea will return to the Olympics in 2018 as the host nation. It wouldn't surprise me if they manage to compete for a medal, provided they now have Olympic experience and do not play like Russia
9. United States (PR: 9)
10. PR China (PR: 10)
The Chinese did not finish strong and that denied them a chance to qualify for a medal. This by far is their worst performance in a tournament in some time.
That leaves the men's medals for tomorrow. Join us then for the final men's power rankings.
-Ricky
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