November 30, 2017

November 29, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, November 29, 2017

    IOC back Rodchenkov as a reliable witness as first details of why Russians disqualified from Sochi 2014 published – by Michael Pavitt, Inside The Games

    Javier Fernandez: “I had to fight my way through sometimes and, of course, it wasn’t easy” – Interview by Tatjana Flade, for ISU.org

    Impressions: 5 Thoughts from Skate America 2017 – by Maura Sullivan Hill, Twizzle Talk

    Opining on 2017 Skate America: Things happened – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Ashley Wagner posts photo of house intruder: Says somebody has been breaking into her house and stealing from her – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Dovovan: 2017 Skate America fashion podiums: Rippon continues to earn high praise; Shibutanis pick up another ‘medal’ – by Sam Dovovan, IceNetwork News

    What Tonya Harding told Margot Robbie for ‘I, Tonya’ – by Charles Curtis, USA Today

    How U.S. National Figure Skating Champion Karen Chen Turned Pain Into a Plus – by M.B. Roberts, Parade.com

    How can an outdoor skating rink possibly cost $5.6 million? Here’s the breakdown – by Joanne Laucius, Ottawa Citizen

    Empire State Plaza ice skating rink taking shape in Albany – Source, Albany Times Union

    Patineuse of Paris: The Gaby Barbey Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

November 28, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, November 28, 2017

    Pound warns IOC President not to “stuff it up” when he makes decision on Russia at Pyeongchang 2018 – by Nick Butler, Inside The Games

    Canadian coach helped North Korean figure skaters qualify for Winter Olympics – by Leslie Young, Global News

    Second ISU Shanghai Trophy comes to a close – Source, ISU.org

    Satoko Miyahara’s win thickens Olympic team plot – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Qualifiers determined for ISU Grand Prix Final – Source, ISU.org

    Satoko Miyahara (JPN) wins Ladies event full of surprises – Source, ISU.org

    Child’s play as Shibutani siblings (USA) win gold in Free Dance – Source, ISU.org

    Shibutanis cruise at Skate America for 2nd Grand Prix win – Source, ESPN.com

    Shibutanis defend Skate America title – Source, Golden Skate News

    CSB figure skating takes first at first competition – Source, CSB Blazers

    Championship figure skater has strong South Shore ties – Source, Wicked Local Abington

November 27, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, November 27, 2017

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Miyahara returns to form with Skate America win: Sakamoto, Tennell surprise with silver, bronze; Wagner withdraws -by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Trust the process: Shibs defend Skate America title: Italians overcome lift mishap to win silver, qualify for Grand Prix Final – By Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Placid Pieces: Miyahara fights for stronger bones: Hamada says Honda must work harder; Denney, Frazier get to work – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Free dance at Skate America: Photos from the IN Gallery – Source, IceNetwork Photos

    2017 Skate America results: Free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    This and That: 2017 Skate America (Video Wrap up) – Source, The Skating Lesson

    Miyahara back on top with Skate America victory – Source, Reuters.com

    Ashley Wagner abruptly withdraws from long program at Skate America – Source, USA Today

    Duhamel, Radford punch ticket to Grand Prix Final: Canadian duo score bronze at Skate America – Source, CBC.ca

November 26, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, November 26, 2017

    Exclusive: Bach warns Russia IOC will not be intimidated over Pyeongchang 2018 decision – by Nick Butler, Inside the Games

    Maia and Alex Shibutani: “We realized that we’re unique and we embraced it” – Story and Intertivew by Nadia Vasilyeva, Moscow for Inside Skating

    Rika Kihira roars back to win Japan Junior Championships title – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Mitsuki Sumoto, Mako Yamashita are atop leaderboard after first day at Japan Junior Championships – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Savchenko, Massot win gold with career-best free: Yu, Zhang hold steady to take silver medal; Duhamel, Radford slip to third – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Chen falls to earth, still wins Skate America crown: Rippon fights through shoulder injury to take silver; Voronov claims bronze – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    The Original Whirling Dervish: The Ronnie Robertson Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Ladies short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Skate America results: Short dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Men’s free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Pairs free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

November 25, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, November 25, 2017

    Chen (USA) distances field in Men’s Short Program – Source, ISU.org

    Salt Lake’s Nathan Chen leads after Day 1 at Skate America – Source, The Salt Lake Tribune

    Chen scores personal best in men’s short program – Source, Reuters.com

    Duhamel/Radford (CAN) lead Pairs Short Program at Bridgestone Skate America – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Statement – IOC sanctions Russian Speed Skaters – Source, ISU.org

    Placid pieces: Chen returns to last year’s programs: U.S. champion brings back ‘Jalousie Tango,’ ‘On Golden Pond’ routines – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Endlich! Massot passes citizenship test on third try: Native Frenchman now eligible to compete for Germany at Olympic Games – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Rika Kihira, Mako Yamashita, Riko Takino in running for coveted Japan women’s junior crown – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Men’s short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Skate America play-by-play/results: Pairs short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Skate America – Source, In The News – Ice Skating International Source, Ice Skating International

    Placid pieces: Chen needs new duds, not quads: U.S. champion close to selecting new costumes; Rippon remains focused – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

November 24, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, November 24, 2017

    Last spots for ISU Grand Prix Final on the line at Bridgestone Skate America – Source, ISU.org

    2017 Bridgestone Skate America viewer’s guide: Live coverage starts Friday, Nov. 24, with ladies, pairs short programs – Source, IceNetwork.com

    2017 Skate America preview (pairs): Another head-to-head – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Second edition of the ISU Shanghai Trophy 2017 – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Archives – Barbara Wagner & Robert Paul (CAN) – 8th Olympic Winter Games 1960 – Source, ISU.org

    2017 SKATE AMERICA – by Team IFS, IFS Magazine

    Gilles and Poirier hope to solve the Shib Sibs at Skate America: Canadians put their gumshoe-meets-siren free dance up against U.S. duo – by Pj Kwong, CBC.ca

    A Man’s Man in Sparkles: San Diego-raised figure skater Chris Knierim embraces masculinity on the ice — even when he’s wearing sparkles – by Steven Luke, NBC San Diego

    Parchem treasures memories of 2006 Winter Games: Recalling time spent in Torino continues to fuel former U.S. pairs skater – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    All Japan Junior is hot this year too! Introducing leading players at once! – Source, Walkerplus.com

November 23, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, November 23, 2017

    Adam Rippon: The night I survived Ashley Wagner’s tooth; Ashley Wagner and Adam Rippon went out for a night of dancing, but it wasn’t long before “tragedy struck” (video) – Source, NBCOlympics.com

    2017 Tallinn Trophy Official Starting Order and Results Page – Source, TallinnTrophy.eu

    2017 U.S. Champion NATHAN CHEN and 2016 World Silver Medalist ASHLEY WAGNER Headline NBC Sports’ Live Coverage of Bridgestone Skate America – Source, Broadway World

    Olympic year has Chock and Bates aiming to peak at right time – by Brad Emons, Hometown Life

    Kidnapping Barbara Ann And Other Tales From Truro’s Skating History – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    2017 Skate America preview (men): Chen’s potential springboard – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Les Suprêmes senior synchronized skating team in China for 2017 ISU Shanghai Trophy – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    2017 Bridgestone Skate America Webcast Schdule Page – Source, IceNetwork.com

    For Skate America, Jorik Hendrickx is out, Liam Firus is in – Source, ISUResults.com

    Medvedeva alarm, broken metatarsal: it was swallowed: Russian Federation is ready to skip the national championships at the end of December and still give her a seat at the PyeongChang Games – Source, Gazzetta.it

    Figure skaters explain how they’re celebrating Thanksgiving while at Skate America – by Rachel Lutz, NBCOlympics.com

    2017 Bridgestone Skate America viewer’s guide: Live coverage starts Friday, Nov. 24, with ladies, pairs short programs – Source, IceNetwork.com

    2017 Tallinn Trophy (ISU Challenger Series) Starting Orders and Results Page – Source, TallinnTrophy.eu

    2017 Shanghai Trophy Official Announcement – Source, Shtrophy.com

    2017 Shanghai Trophy Official Homepage – Source, SHTrophy.com

    Nick McCarvel hosts Episode 50 of Ice Talk featuring Michael Weiss and Ashley Wagner – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Ice aces: A guide to Skate America: World’s best return to Lake Placid – by Christie Sausa, Adirondack Daily Enterprise

    2017 Skate America preview (ladies): This might be a close one – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skater

    The 1997 Skate America International Competition – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    2017 Skate America: Practice notes! LADIES Next practice: 11:35 a.m. – PAIRS Next practice: 1:10 p.m. – MEN Next practice: 2:45 p.m. – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

November 22, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, November 22, 2017

    Nathan Chen seeks to win his second Grand Prix at Skate America this weekend – by Claire Cloutier, Figure Skaters Online

    Nichol takes Chen through artistic rite of passage: American devoted to elevating choreography as Olympic season continues – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Utah native Nathan Chen is changing figure skating, and his next stop is the Winter Olympics -by Christopher Kamrani, Salt Lake Tribune

    Yevgenia Medvedeva sidelined by foot injury, in cast – by Nick Zaccardi, NBC Sports

    Smart, Diaz pursue deep emotions through skating: Second-year dance team credits coaching staff for swift rise through ranks – by Vladislav Luchianov, IceNetwork News

    2017 Skate America preview (men): Chen’s potential springboard – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Donovan: Internationaux de France fashion awards: High praise for Méité, Kvitelashvili; James, Ciprès’ free skate look dazzles – by Sam Donovan, IceNetwork News

    N. Korea still welcome at Olympics despite US terror designation – by Kim Gamel, Stars and Stripes

    Yarmouth figure skater, partner capture sectional title – Source, Press Herald

    Back From Debilitating Illness, Figure Skater Alexa Scimeca Knierim Has A New Outlook But Same Determination – by Nick McCarvel, TeamUSA.org

November 21, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, November 21, 2017

    Uno gets job done at Internationaux de France – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    ISU Shanghai Trophy 2017 Figure Skating Official Announcement – Source, ISU.org

    Opining on 2017 Internationaux de France: On farewells and plastic stars – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    U.S., Canada figure skate federation presidents should step away from judging – by Philip Hersh, Globetrotting

    Inside Edge: Munger cherishes ‘I, Tonya’ experience: Dolensky keeps expectations in check; Oi balances skating with school – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Finishing Touches Being Completed to the Olympic Ice Arena in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea (Photos) – Source, Korea’s New Daily

    NBC to live stream 1,800 hours of Winter Olympics -Source, Best AppleTV

    2017 Internationaux de France: Review – Source, Naked Ice blog

    2017 Prague Riedell Ice Cup Junior Ladies Results – by Amber Lewis, Ice Musings

    Olympics: In Yuna’s absence, Koreans holding out for a Pyeongchang hero – by Peter Rutherford, Reuters.com

    Galleria Dallas hosts holiday celebration as big and bold as Texas – Source, North Texas e-NewsNorth Texas e-News

    Going for the Gold: Figure skater with musical background is “lyrical on the ice” – by Erin Cargile, KRQE News 13

    2017 Tallinn Trophy Starting Order and Results Page – Source, Data.tanninntrophy.eu

    2017 Tallinn Trophy Live Stream – Source, Youtube.com

    U.S. ice dancers take Winter Olympics quiz – by Matt MacCarvel, IceNetwork.com

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