I'm feeling a void in my life. This has been a very fun but very fast two weeks. Canada trounces Britain for the gold and bronze will go to Sweden after edging China.
MEN'S draw
Canada showed how the country plays the sport - three or more point ends and steals of at least two points. Canada truly deserved their medal, following in the footsteps of their opposition (Gushue and Martin) and countrymen.
2. Sweden (PR: 1)
While it would have been nice to beat Canada in the semifinal, Sweden can't completely flake out having won bronze. The defending world champions still have that title going into the next world championship.
3. PR China (PR: 2)
China had played both medal round matches well, they have made their country proud just by getting the chance to medal. I am expecting great things from China, this group in particular.
4. Great Britain (PR: 2)
Okay, they didn't get gold, but David Murdoch finally got his much coveted Olympic medal. The bad news was it wasn't a graceful silver medal.
5. Denmark (PR: 4)
Like the women's counterpart, the Danes improved as the tournament went. However, qualification chences were well gone by the time they shaped up.
6. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
Not terribly bad for their first Olympics on the men's side. Still things there that can be worked on, though.
7. Norway (PR: 6)
Norway had the most disappointing performance of the tournament. They tailed off after three matches and focused a little too much on their pants, having bought one pair for each round robin match.
8. Switzerland (PR: 8)
The Swiss have seen better days. Let's keep this tournament behind them.
9. United States (PR: 9)
Though it isn't reflected in their record, the US played better than the previous Olympics and even the women's rink (record aside). The men's qualifying has more competition to make it, but women's has a larger field.
10. Germany (PR: 10)
The Germans just couldn't get things going these Games. It is certain they'll be scratching their heads a little bit.
As I also am writing for HCI today, my mind has been all over the place. Maybe with everything back to normal tomorrow it will bring me back to a clear-minded state.
-Ricky
MEN'S draw
1. Canada (PR: 3)
2. Sweden (PR: 1)
3. PR China (PR: 2)
China had played both medal round matches well, they have made their country proud just by getting the chance to medal. I am expecting great things from China, this group in particular.
4. Great Britain (PR: 2)
Okay, they didn't get gold, but David Murdoch finally got his much coveted Olympic medal. The bad news was it wasn't a graceful silver medal.
5. Denmark (PR: 4)
Like the women's counterpart, the Danes improved as the tournament went. However, qualification chences were well gone by the time they shaped up.
6. Russian Federation (PR: 7)
Not terribly bad for their first Olympics on the men's side. Still things there that can be worked on, though.
7. Norway (PR: 6)
Norway had the most disappointing performance of the tournament. They tailed off after three matches and focused a little too much on their pants, having bought one pair for each round robin match.
8. Switzerland (PR: 8)
The Swiss have seen better days. Let's keep this tournament behind them.
9. United States (PR: 9)
Though it isn't reflected in their record, the US played better than the previous Olympics and even the women's rink (record aside). The men's qualifying has more competition to make it, but women's has a larger field.
10. Germany (PR: 10)
The Germans just couldn't get things going these Games. It is certain they'll be scratching their heads a little bit.
As I also am writing for HCI today, my mind has been all over the place. Maybe with everything back to normal tomorrow it will bring me back to a clear-minded state.
-Ricky
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