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[Rdbc 48]

  Team USA 2018 - Winter Olympics Schedule 

All times in PST

Day -2 (February 7th)

 

Curling 

Mixed Doubles - 4:05pm PST

 United States of America vs Olympic Athletes from Russia 

 

Team USA

Matt Hamilton

Rebecca Hamilton

 

Team Olympic Athletes from Russia

Anastasia Bryzgalova

Alexander Krushelnitskiy

 

Current Standings

 

Thoughts/Background Information

Anastasia and Alexander won the World Mixed Doubles Championship in 2016, they also beat Matt and Rebecca on April 29th, 2017. I think this match will be semi-close but I think the Olympic Athletes from Russia will come away with the win (hopefully not though)!

 

I will be creating these everyday for the Olympics! At the end of each day I will post a recap of the day! If there anything you think needs to be added just tell me!

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by Rdbc

[pjwasz 16]

The first curling matchup is closer than expected!

[pjwasz 16]

Well, I say that's a pretty stellar start over a former World Champion!

[Rdbc 48]

1 minute ago, pjwasz said:

Well, I say that's a pretty stellar start over a former World Champion!

Indeed, I expected OAR to win! 

[pjwasz 16]

Just now, Rdbc said:

Indeed, I expected OAR to win! 

I was stunned by how poorly they played. Becca and Matt didn't make too many mistakes, but the Russian pair made a really insane amount. 

[Rdbc 48]

  Team USA 2018 - Winter Olympics Schedule 

All times in PST

Day -2 Recap

 

Curling

Mixed Doubles

 United States of America vs Olympic Athletes from Russia 

 

Result: Win

 

Thoughts

I'm quite surprised that USA won, I was expecting a close match with OAR winning. Hopefully this win gives Matt and Rebecca confidence going into tomorrow!

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by Rdbc

[pjwasz 16]

Next one is going to be a rough one. 6 AM Eastern vs Canada.

[Rdbc 48]

5 minutes ago, pjwasz said:

Next one is going to be a rough one. 6 AM Eastern vs Canada.

 

Yeah I'll be asleep for it as I'm PST. We might be able to win vs Canada looking at how they played today, not sure if they played bad or if Norway played extremely well. Maybe a little bit of both.  

[wpwells 3]

Great start!

[Rdbc 48]

  Team USA 2018 - Winter Olympics Schedule 

All times in PST

Day -1 (February 8th)

 

 

Curling 

Mixed Doubles - 3:05am PST

 United States of America vs Canada 

 

Team USA

Matt Hamilton

Rebecca Hamilton

 

Team Canada

John Morris

Kaitlyn Lawes

 

Current Standings

Remember top 4 teams qualify for playoffs

 

Thoughts/Background Information

After our great win against OAR and Canada's shaky start we might be able to pull off the win. We had the best shot % ending the day yesterday. Hopefully this will be a close match either way. 

 

 

 

Ski Jumping 

Mens: Individual - Normal Hill Qualification  - 4:30am PST 

 

Team USA

Michael Gladser

Casey Larson

William Rhoads

Kevin Brickner

 

In order to qualify: Top 50

 

Thoughts/Background Information

Honestly I'm not sure if any of the men will qualify as they are all making their Olympic debut and they are all much better at the Large Hill. If anyone of them are to qualify I'm not exactly sure which ones have the edge. If any of you follow Ski Jumping or know anything more feel free to tell me! 

 

 

 

 

Curling 

Mixed Doubles - 3:35pm PST

 

 United States of America vs Switzerland 

 

Team USA

Matt Hamilton

Rebecca Hamilton

 

Team Switzerland

Martin Rios

Jenney Perret

 

Current Standings

 

Thoughts/Background Information

We lost against Canada 6-4 but had a close start against them, I think if we don't make any mistakes and play our best we might be able to beat Switzerland but they are leading the table.

 

 

 

 

Figure Skating

Team Event Men's Short Program - 5:00pm PST

 

Team USA

Nathan Chen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freestyle Skiing

Women's Moguls Qualification 1 - 5:00pm PST

 

Team USA

Tess Johnson

Jaelin Kauf

Keaton McCargo

Morgan Schild

 

In order to qualify: To qualify straight for finals must be in top 10

 

Thoughts/Background Information

This is all four Women's Olympic debut. Jaelin Kauf is currently ranked 1st in the World Cup in Moguls followed by Morgan in 7th, Keaton in 8th and Tess in 10th. These Women have a great chance of winning a medal!

 

 

 

Freestyle Skiing

Men's Moguls Qualification 1 - 6:45pm PST

 

Team USA

Casey Andringa

Troy Murphy

Emerson Smith

Bradley Wilson

 

In order to qualify: To qualify straight for finals must be in top 10

 

Thoughts/Background Information

3 of the 4 men are making their Olympic debut. Bradley Wilson has been to the 2014 Olympics placing 20th in Moguls. Bradley is currently 7th place in the Moguls World Cup standings, followed by Troy in 12th, Emerson in 13th and Casey in 20th. If Bradley can really push himself he has a possibility of getting a medal.

 

 

 

 

 

Figure Skating

Team Event Pairs' Short Program - 6:45pm PST

 

Team USA

Alexa Scimeca Knierim

Chris Knierim

 

 

 

 

Curling 

Mixed Doubles - 8:35pm PST

 

 United States of America vs South Korea 

 

Team USA

Matt Hamilton

Rebecca Hamilton

 

Team South Korea

Jang Hye-ji

Lee Ki-jeong

 

Current Standings

Will update after USA vs Switzerland

 

Thoughts/Background Information

Will update after USA vs Switzerland

 

 

I would not be surprised if I missed anything or got the times wrong NBC, Olympichannel, and NBC Olympics all had different times for events so I could not tell which ones were correct. I also have very little information about the qualification events. If you guys have any information I missed or would like added just tell me. I'm hoping this will keep everything clear so you can see all the events USA athletes are participating in. 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by Rdbc