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Skate Canada International Preview
Here it is, the final Grand Prix event (not counting Grand Prix Final). This is for all the marbles! Men Why to Watch: Our first and last chance to see Canada's Patrick Chan in a Grand Prix this season. Chan was a gold medal threat not too long ago, and maybe still is if he's been able to rehab...
NHK Trophy Results
Here are the results from Day 1 of the NHK Trophy. I only got to watch the men so far. It was a successful short program day for Americans Johnny Weir (who was great) and Jeremy Abbott (superb, really liked his short), but not such a hot day for Adam Rippon, who finds himself in 8th place. ...
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...
What I Learned From Cup of China
(Aside from the fact that Icenetwork hates me, that is). Even When She Doesn't Skate, Mao Asada has a Bad Week The Japanese Skating Federation is supposedly putting a great emphasis on Grand Prix results for Olympic team selections. And if that is truly the case, then Akiko Suzuki's Cup of China...
Grand Prix Refresher and Television Schedule for TEB
The Grand Prix International Series is the International Skating Union's series of six international skating events. It culminates in the Grand Prix Final, which features the top six ranking skaters/couples in each category competed for the Grand Prix championship. At each Grand Prix event, points...
NBC to Cover Four Grand Prix Events!
Big broadcast television news for skating fans! From BlazingBlades, via Lifeskate: NBC will be airing coverage from four Grand Prix events (originally had only planned two hours Skate America ladies coverage): Trophee Eric Bompard, Rostelecom Cup, NHK Trophy, and Skate America. I'm assuming most...
2008-09 US Yearbook: Pairs Edition
The second part of the 2008-09 Yearbook takes a look at the American pair crop. The American pairs are becoming that kid in class who the teacher just couldn't reach, although she or he had such high hopes for them. Let's hope this year goes a bit better. There are two US Skate America berths...
Meissner Surprised by Grand Prix Selections
Former world champion Kimmie Meissner is a bit surprised at having received two Grand Prix invitations, according to the Baltimore Sun. It was a tad generous to Meissner, who placed eighth in both of her Grand Prix assignments last season and withdrew from the U.S. Nationals with injury. She will...
Johnny Weir Interview
Asahi.com has part one of a two part interview with America's Johnny Weir, who was in Japan last weekend for the NHK Trophy (where he finished second). Part two of the interview appears tomorrow. Here's an excerpt: Why are you so popular in Japan? It's not just Japan, but also in Russia, China,...
NHK Trophy Recap: Day One
The final Grand Prix event (other than the final!), the NHK Trophy, is underway in Tokyo, Japan. Day One of competition has been completed and here is a brief recap of the top performers. Ladies: Japanese World Champion Mao Asada is back and regained short program confidence with this effort. She...
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