1.   He has surged to the top of the World Cup standings this season, guaranteeing himself a spot on both sleds in Salt Lake City.

2.   He finished third in the points standings last season.

3.   He finished eighth in the points standings last season, including an undisputed runner-up finish in Detroit.

4.   Injuries could have a major impact on the early season standing.

5.   Morehead began the night sixth in the season standings.

6.   Morse, who has four wins this year on the satellite tour, is second in the season point standings and would claim the prize by finishing first.

7.   No wonder Schrempf has yet to look at the standings this season.

8.   Players are not paid salaries but play for prize money based on the regular season standings and on playoff performance.

9.   That honor belongs to Bjarte Engen Vik of Norway, a bronze medalist in Lillehammer who leads the World Cup standing this season.

10.   Their top contender this year is Chris Soule, who finished second in the World Cup standings this season.