A general question:
 
Last night I was watching the highlights (the few that were shown) of the USA
- Finland game.  During the closing, the announcers said that the US had now
clinched a bearth in the medal round.
 
I do not understand this statement.  As I understand the way the tournament is
structured, the top two teams from pool A and the top two teams from pool B
end up in the medal round.  The US is now 3-0 but could end up third in the
standings if the standings are determined by who beat who or even fourth if
the standings are determined by goals.
 
The way I figure it, the US could be 3-2.  Sweden, Finland and possibly Italy
could all finish ahead of the US (depending on how standings are determined).
 
What is the real scoop?
 
 
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Eric Maiwald                             maiwald at dockmaster.ncsc.mil
RPI '87                               Go, Go, Go, You, Red, Red, Red!!!
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