national-champion Stories - Required Elements
NHK Trophy Grand Prix Preview
NHK Trophy is this weekend in Nagano, Japan. Here's what I think: Pairs Why to Watch: China's Pang and Tong beat out Russia's Kavaguti and Smirnov at their first matchup at Rostelecom Cup a couple of weeks ago. Who will take the rematch? Keep and Eye Out For: America's breakout pair of last...
Nebelhorn Trophy Results So Far
The first major senior international skating competition is underway in Germany with the Nebelhorn Trophy. Here are some early results: American national champion Alissa Czisny is in front after the ladies short, according to Detroit Free Press. She is two points ahead of Kiira Korpi of Finland...
Article on Dorothy Hamill's Skating Camp
Here is a Baltimore Sun article on the lovely Dorothy Hamill and her skating camp for adults. It sounds like fun! Wish I had $4,800 lying around.... The article also mentions Hamill's upcoming wedding to John MacColl, and her mentorship of Rachael Flatt, as well as an upcoming project: Before she...
More Angst for Nagasu
Former U.S. National Champion Mirai Nagasu is becoming my favorite interviewee. Everyone else is so bland and canned, and she just seems to really open up and let it rip. For example, this recent Los Angeles Times article, in which she describes her split from coach Charlene Wong: "I really...
Nicole Bobek Implicated in Drug Ring
Well, this is a downer. Every once in awhile I wonder whatever happened to Nicole Bobek, the 1995 National Champion whose rebellious side always seemed to get in the way of her potential. Unfortunately, I've finally found articles that tell me what happened. She's been charged with conspiracy to...
Congrats to Michelle Kwan!
Nine-time U.S. National Champion and five-time world champion Michelle Kwan will be graduating from the University of Denver this weekend, according to USA Today. She is receiving a bachelors degree in international studies with a minor in political science. "Education is very important to me, and...
Brubaker Undergoes Surgery
Rockne Brubaker, of the National Champion pairs team with Keauna McLaughlin, recently underwent surgery to repair two hernias (yikes). Per Icenetwork: We wanted to have the surgery right after worlds so I could heal since next season is so important," Brubaker said. "We would have liked to have...
Final Thoughts on Worlds/Required Elements Breakdown
Better late than never, here are some final thoughts on this year's world championships, mainly things that I didn't get to give due space to before: Most impressive: Yuna Kim's short program. Absolute perfection and a lesson on how it's done in a way that racks up the points and entertains an...
Hersh's Money on Joubert?
First of all, would you say Joubert is favored to win this year's world championships? I haven't written my preview yet, but I am pretty sure I am going to struggle with Joubert's placement. He hasn't been at all consistent this year and the tide seems to be turning toward the pretty skaters...
Nagasu Will Be Broadcasting at Worlds
Former U.S. National Champion Mirai Nagasu, who pulled out of the junior world championships to rest her ankle injury, will be doing interviews at the senior world championships for Japan's Fuji TV, according to the Los Angeles Times. I do not speak Japanese, but I would love to see how she does...
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