Month: September 2013

  • Skating Articles on Monday, September 30, 2013

    Hubbell, Donohue dance to gold at Nebelhorn Trophy - by Olga Fluegge, World Figure Skating

    Hubbell, Donohue claim second Nebelhorn crown: American duo eclipes personal best to capture gold - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    List of 2014 Winter Olympics figure skating spots per country by discipline (Photos) - by Jackie Wong, National Examiner

    2013 JGP Minsk & 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy: Ladies Reviews + Gracie and Yu-Na News - Source, The Naked Ice

    Aussie Figure skaters well represented in Sochi - by Katherine Firkin, 3AW.com.au

    Skating champ Kim injured: Korean report says she will miss Grand Prix season - by Philip Hersh, Chicago Tribune

    GB pair earn place at Sochi 2014 - by Lizzie Flint, SportSister.com

    Maia and Alex Shibutani: Lights, Camera, Action, Olympics! (podcast) - Source, LifeSkate.com

    2013 Evening with Champions, Oct 5th & 6th in Boston: Cast - Source, An Evening With Champions

    Olympic Hopefuls at Team USA Media Summit in Utah: skater news/social media coverage - Source, Post by 'Sylvia' @ FSU

    Liberty Mutual announces list of sponsored US athletes vying for 2014 Sochi Olympics (Max Aaron included) - Source, The Washington Post

  • Skating Articles on Sunday, September 29, 2013

    Hubbell, Donohue claim second Nebelhorn crown: The American pair eclipes personal best to capture the gold medal - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Edmunds, Chen snag gold at JGP Belarus: MacNamara/Carpenter, Gainetdinova/Bich take dance and pairs titles - by Mimi Whetstone, IceNetwork News

    Radionova takes first senior gold - by Olga Fluegge, World Figure Skating

    Determined Mallet Shines in International Skating Debut - Source, Island Sports News

    Oda crowned 'King of the B's' at Nebelhorn: Brown wins silver in senior international debut; Healthy Ten earns bronze - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Oda sings his third Nebelhorn Ode - by Olga Fluegge, World Figure Skating

    Canada's Ten, Paul, Islam win figure skating bronze: Canucks reach podium at Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany - Source, CBC Sports

    Christina Gao ready for Olympic season - by Gina Capellazzi, Figure Skaters Online

    Isabelle And Paul Duchesnay's The Planets - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.com

    Interview With Phillip Mills - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.ca

    Team USA earns seven medals this week - Source, U.S. Figure Skating

  • Skating Articles on Saturday, September 28, 2013

    Diminutive Radionova outshines field at Nebelhorn: Ando wins silver in return; Team USA's Cain takes home bronze - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany,  IceNetwork News

    Elena Radionova wins women's event at Nebelhorn trophy ahead of 2-time world champ Ando - Source,  Winnipeg Free Press

    Volosozhar, Trankov take gold with another record - by Olga Fluegge,  World Figure Skating

    Paul, Islam pull ahead in Nebelhorn short dance: Hubbell, Donohue place second with new routine; Russians take third - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Oda out-jumps field in Nebelhorn short: Brown debuts in style with Prince of a program; Ten puts himself in the mix - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany,  IceNetwork News

    Oda is on the way to hat-trick in Oberstdorf - by Olga Fluegge, World Figure Skating

    A skater's tribute to Boston - by Alice Cook,  She's Game Sport

    Interview With Christopher Mabee - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.com

    Browning prepared to duke it out with Sale: Battle of Blades begins Sunday - by Cassandra Szklarski,  Halifax Chronicle Herald

    Brooklee Han secures Olympic place (in) Sochi 2014 - Source, Newington Arena

    Kemp and King secure Great Britain a pairs spot at Sochi - Yahoo Sports

    Canadian pair fifth at ISU Junior Grand Prix stop - Source,  Skate Canada

  • Skating Articles on Friday, September 27, 2013

    Radionova runs above Ando in Nebelhorn short: USA's Cain thrilled to finish third; Georgia's Gedevanishvili leads qualifiers - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Radionova shines in senior debut, Ando makes solid comeback - by Olga Fluegge, World Figure Skating

    Ando makes successful return to competition: New mom makes statement with 'My Way;' Kim out of Grand Prix - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Volosozhar, Trankov stun with Nebelhorn marks: Russians smash personal best; Wendes take second for Germany- by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Kemp and King well positioned in Germany - Source, Yahoo Sports

    Aussie ice dancers deliver - Source, Burwood Scene - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Flack-Burghart helps introduce skating in Haiti: Unexpected return brings sweet satisfaction to professional skater - by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Figuring skating stars hit the ice in Boston (w/video) - by Josh Brogadir, NECN.com

    Former figure skater talks about abuse from coach - by Lindsey Tugman, THV11.com

    Interview with ABC TV Australia: Merriman and O'Brien look to Sochi - Source, Sochi2014.Olympics.com.au

  • Skating Articles on Thursday, September 26, 2013

    Figure skating-Olympic champion Kim Yuna suffers foot injury - Source, Reuters Canada

    Foot injury clouds Kim Yu-Na Sochi plans - Source, Google News

    Carroll will try to put golden touch on Gracie - by Philip Hersh, Chicago Tribune

    Gracie Gold begins skating with new coach Frank Carroll - by Nick Zaccardi, OlympicTalk.NBCSports.com

    Olympic Berths on the Line in Oberstdorf - Source, Ice-Dance.com

    2013 ISU JGP Minsk, Belarus Starting Orders and Results - Source, ISUResults.com

    Nebelhorn Trophy 2013 Starting Orders and Results - Source, ISUResults.com

    Merriman and O'Brien look to Sochi - Source, Sochi2014.olympics.com.au

    How scientists are making ice skating safer (w/video): Tune in to CNN Saturday, June 29th, at 2:30 pm ET to see "The Next List's" 15-minute profile of biomechanist Jim Richards - Source, What's Next Blogs

    10 LGBT Protesters Detained at Sochi Olympic's Moscow Headquarters - Source, The Moscow Times

    Elsener & Roost Chase Their Olympic Dream - by Ashli Meynert, Ice-Dance.com

    The Early History Of Skating In New France And Canada - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.com

    On ice in the Hills: 2 new directors focus on Learn to Skate at arena - by Joanne Maliszewski, Home Town Life

  • Frank Carroll and Gracie Gold: Officially Coach and Student!

    Gracie Gold desktop image

    “I’m happy to be working with Frank Carroll,” Gold said. “He’s a wonderful coach. I’m grateful for this opportunity and I am looking forward to the future.”

    “I am excited to be coaching Gracie Gold,” Carroll said. “We have been working together for about a week now and I feel like we are a good student-coach match. I’m looking forward to the progress she will continue to make as an athlete.”

    Gold lived in trained in the Chicago area with former coach Alex Ouriashev, from whom she parted ways in August.

    Blazing Blades Comment -

    "Congratulations Gracie! Not too many elite level skaters have had the good fortune to train under the tutelage of Frank Carroll. He is one of the best American skating coaches of all-time. Listen to him, let it all soak in. Believe in yourself and not what is said and written about you from fans and media. Listen to Frank’s voice, not the multitude who might wish a piece of your potential. Now, get to work and Kick some damn Ice, Girl!"

  • This Blog and Skating Information Update Pages 9/25/2013

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    2013 Nebelhorn Trophy: Starting Orders and Results Page

    2013 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Events: ISUResults.com

    The New Blazing Blades Skating News Blog: A Work in Progress

     

     

  • Skating Articles on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

    Olympic spots up for grabs at Nebelhorn Trophy: Ando returns to competition; Davis, Brubaker make international debut - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Eighteen Athletes to represent Team USA at Two International Events the week - Source, U.S. Figure Skating

    Nebelhorn Trophy 2013 Official Website - Source, eislauf-union.de

    Ellenton Ice in the midst of renovations - by Charles Schelle, Bradenton.com

    Spotlight On Olga Markova - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.ca

    The ISAI will be working again with the management of Dundrum on Ice to bring skating lessons for all! - Source, Ice Skating Association of Ireland on Facebook

    Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2014 (Taipei City, Chinese Taipei) First Information PDF - Source, Sportscentric.net

    JGP Belarus Ladies Preview - by Amber Lewis, Ice Musings

    JGP Belarus Pairs Preview - by Amber Lewis, Ice Musings

    JGP Belarus Men's Preview - by Amber Lewis, Ice Musings

    Minsk Hosts the Fifth Stop of the JGP Series - by Katie Tetzloff, Ice-Dance.com  

    Skating stability in the hip is key!! "Figure Skating and the Glute Medius Muscle" - by Lauren Downes MSPT, Sk8Strong.com 

    Russian filmmaker to release *Rings of the World* documentary on Sochi 2014 - by Chad Wise, SportsFeatures.com

  • Skating Articles on Tuesday, September 24, 2013

    Lysacek back on ice; Gold starts second week in LA: Little definitive about either's future - by Philip Hersh, Chicago Tribune

    Report: Evan Lysacek in doubt for Skate America - by Nick Zaddardi, OlympicTalk.NBCSports.com

    U.S. to send 18 skaters to Nebelhorn, JGP Belarus: Hubbell, Donohue set for Germany; Edmunds, Chen headline Minsk entries - Source, IceNetwork News

    Eurosport1's 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy Tv Schedule and streaming links - Source, Hot Blades, Hot Passion

    Shae-Lynn Bourne partners with Anson Carter on Battle of the Blades - by Ruth Myles, Blogs.ClagaryHerald.com

    Bay Alum Lands a Spot on University's Skating Team - by Jeff Rumage, Whitefish Bay Patch

    Mariposa accepting applications - Source, The News

    U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Details Of Road To Sochi Tour, Presented By Liberty Mutual Insurance, Including 100 Day Countdown Event - Source, TeamUSA.org

    Will Sochi be the most connected Games? (video) - Source, CNN.com

    Kazakhstan's figure skater wins bronze in Italy - Source, Tengri News

    ISU Junior Grand Prix Makes its Fifth Stop in Belarus - Source, SportCafe.ca

    Work Out Like: A Figure Skater: The U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held in Boston in January, will decide the Olympic team - by Melissa Malamut, Boston Magazine

    World’s best ice dancers find edge in Michigan - by Bob Duff, The Windsor Star

    Meet Australia's ice dancing team Greg Merriman and Danielle O'Brien - Source, LifeSkate.com

  • Skating Articles on Monday, September 23, 2013

    Radionova has simple goals in Oberstdorf - Source, World Figure Skating

    Nebelhorn Trophy - Olympic Qualifying Event: Preview - Source, ISUSportCentric.net

    Interview With Shawn Sawyer - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.ca

    Kurt Browning pulls double duty on ‘Battle of the Blades’ - by Amber Dowling, The Loop

    Interview with Olga Beständigova and Ilhan Mansiz - Source, Figure Skating-Online

    Meryl Davis and Charlie White began winning gold medals in 1998 (Video) - by Jo Ann Schneider Farris, Examiner.com

    Patrick Chan thrilled Olympics thousands of miles from Canada - by Steve Buffery, Slam Sports

    Letter: Figure skating club worth supporting - by Jennifer Carlson, Tri-City Herald

    A Figure Skater's Life: The Daily Routine (video) - by Tracy Wilson, LifeSkate.com

    Mollie Phillips OBE – One of our Pioneer Skating Ladies - by Elaine Hooper, Lambco Skating

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