Month: March 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, March 31, 2017

    How U.S. teen Nathan Chen jumped into upper echelon of figure skating – by Jim Caple, ESPN.com

    Figure skating: Fernandez proves there is more to skating than just jumps – by Pritha Sarkar, Reuters Helsinki

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

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

    Figure skating: Virtue and Moir once again thrive in coach-share environment – by Pritha Sarkar, Reuters Helsinki

    Moving training base to Riverside pays off for former Australian figure skating champ Brendan Kerry – by Scott M. Reid, OC Register

    Flawless Fernandez leads at figure skating worlds – by James Ellingworth, Richmond Times-Dispatch

    U.S. figure skaters at worlds: How men and pairs are faring – Source, The Mercury News

    Road to the Olympic Games: World Figure Skating Championships: Watch coverage on CBC TV on Friday at 6 p.m. ET – Source, CBC.ca

    Artistry Is Easy to Overlook Amid Figure Skating’s Aerial Exploits – by Christopher Clarey, NY Times.com

    #Unearthed: The Petra Burka Edition – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, March 30, 2017

    Michelle Kwan and Husband Clay Pell Are Divorcing: Reports – by Lindsay Kimble, People.com

    Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, Clay Pell to divorce – Source, CTPost

    Figure skating: Wenjing and Cong stand tall among walking wounded – by Pritha Sarkar, Reuters.com                                                                                                                                                        
    Figure skating – Down but not out, Kostner determined to pen her own ending – by Pritha Sarkar, The Star

    Marystown’s Kaetlyn Osmond in 2nd at figure skating worlds after short program – Source, The Telegraph

    Medvedeva leads figure skating worlds after short program – by James Ellingworth, Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Figure skating: Medvedeva on track to emulate Kwan – by Pritha Sarkar, Reuters.com

    The sky’s the limit for 17-year-old figure skater Nathan Chen of Irvine – by Scott M. Reid, OC Register

    Scenes from the 2017 ISU World Figure Skating Championships Ladies SP in Helsinki, Finland: Photos galore – Source, Newsday.com

    2017 World Championships preview (men): The Big 6 back at work – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 World Championships preview (dance): Can ice dance be unpredictable? – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, March 29, 2017

    Medvedeva opens up lead with perfect performance: Canada’s Osmond, Daleman sit second, third; Chen strong in worlds debut – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Evgenia Medvedeva (RUS) takes lead in highly competitive Ladies Short Program – Source, ISU.org

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

    Helsinki set to host memorable ladies free skate: Scoring system keeps Chen, Wagner in medal position after short program – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    China’s Sui, Han grab slim pairs lead in Helsinki: Savchenko, Massot on the heels of Chinese pair; Russians take third – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Chinese lead, star pairs struggle in world championships short program – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    2017 World Championships play-by-play/results: Pairs short program – bu Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    NBC Sports to Present over 22 hours of ISU World Figure Skating Championships Coverage – Source, Broadway World

    Knierims cherish opportunity to compete in Helsinki: Newlyweds prepared for world stage; Chock, Bates set to dazzle judges – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Meet the Shib Sibs, the Brother-Sister Duo Taking Over the Ice Skating World – by Rose Minutaglio, People.com

    Canadians Virtue, Moir in pursuit of third world title: Chan aims to keep up with youngsters; Duhamel, Radford tweak programs – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork NewsIceNetwork News

    Worlds 2017 – The Watchlist – Source, Crystal Skate on Blogspot

    2017 World Championships practice notes: Day 2 – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Ambitious Medvedeva keen to defend World Figure Skating Gold – Source, New Zealand Herald

    Defending World Pairs Skating Champion Eric Radford battling injury – by Lori Ewing, The Globe and Mail

    Quad man: Nathan Chen, Skater to beat at Worlds in Helsinki – by Barry Wilner, ABC Fox Montana

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, March 28, 2017

    [Preview] World Championships 2017: Ladies – Source, You Only Lutz Once

    Team USA Set for 2017 ISU World Championships in Finland – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Ladies trio puts in final hours of prep before worlds: Wagner, Chen, Bell look to secure three spots for U.S. at 2018 Olympics – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    New era of men’s skating on display in Helsinki: Medvedeva looks to repeat; Pairs field wide open; Virtue, Moir favorites – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Karelian hot pot: Practice rink presents challenges: Fernández’ skates left behind in Oslo; Chen dazzles with six-quad display – by Jyrki Pirkkalainen, IceNetwork News

    Which skaters are poised to win medals in Helsinki? Icenetwork contributors make their picks for the world championships – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Shibutanis hopeful creative journey peaks at worlds: U.S. champs work tirelessly to wring every possible point out of programs – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Stolbova, Klimov go for more contemporary style: Olympic silver medalists explain story behind eclectic free skate – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Multitasking Ge ready for last world championships: Uzbekistani competitor laments loss of ‘all-around performance’ in skating – by Vladislav Luchianov, IceNetwork News

    Kira Korpi finds new Joy in Skating – by Hiro Yoshida, Europe On Ice

    Tara Lipinski and Ashley Wagner were on this week’s #IceTalk – with host Jackie Wong, IceNetwork.com

    2017 World Championships preview (dance): Can ice dance be unpredictable? – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Figure Skaters Are Going For World Titles, Olympic Quota Spots This Week In Helsinki – by Karen Price, TeamUSA.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, March 27, 2017

    Julianne Seguin & Charlie Bilodeau Back On Track – Source, Europe On Ice

    2017 World Championships: Preview – Source, Naked Ice blog

    Canadian figure skater Chan looks to improve quad jumps at world championships – Source, The Chronicle Herald

    China expects good finish in figure skating pairs at ISU World Championships – Source, Xinhuanet.com

    Patrick Chan forced to follow suit with wave of new figure skaters: Canadian working on quad jumps ahead of world championships in Finland – by Lori Ewing, CBC.ca

    Rocker Predictions: 2017 World Championships Preview (Pairs): A Field Like No Other – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Featured Interview: Evgenia Medvedeva (RUS) – by Tatjana Flade, ISU.org

    2017 ISU Worlds Practice Groups and Music Rotations (subject to changes) – Source, ISUResults.com

    ISU World Figure Skating Championships: Watch live on Wednesday at 3:40 a.m. ET (On CBCSports.ca) – Source, CBC.Ca

    2017 World Championships practice notes: Day 1 Pairs, Ladies & Men – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, March 26, 2017

    2017 World Championships: Entrants and schedule – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 World Championships preview (ladies): A clear favorite, a comeback, and a whole lotta talent – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Deadline for NHL Decision on PyeongChang – by Gerard Farek, Around The Rings

    Ice dancer Penny Coomes aims for 2018 Winter Olympics after injury – by David McDaid, BBC.com

    Sydney Harbour boat crash rescuers awarded with bravery awards: Morgan Innes, 14, who died in the crash, was a talented figure skater – by Chloe Hart, ABC.net.au

    Figure skating – ‘Old guard’ out to keep young guns at bay in Helsinki – Source, EuroNews.com

    Figure skating: Fernandez targets Orser’s golden hat-trick – by Pritha Sarkar, Reuters

    Capital Ice Chips to perform Skating in Dreamland – Source, KFYRTV.com

    Figure skating club gives their regards to Broadway – by Alyssa Zaczek, SCTimes.com

    Gary Beacom, Violetta Afanasieva among skaters who took a sentimental journey at gala show celebrating Peterborough Figure Skating Club’s 70th anniversary – by Mike Davies, Peterborough Examiner

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, March 25, 2017

    FIGURE SKATING WORLD FOCUSES ON FINLAND: Fans from all over the globe converge on the Finnish capital for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships – by Michael Hunt, Finland.fi

    2017 World Championships Field Guide: Men Part 2 – by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports blog

    Carolina Kostner: Mishin is my chance – Source, FS Gossips

    ISU Seminars for Referees and Judges 2017 – Source, ISU.org

    Death of Donald H. Gilchrist – Source, ISU.org

    Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir: “We want to be an entirely new team” – Source, Absolute Skating

    Virtue and Moir’s “Warmup Season” – by Bev Smith, BevSmithWrites.com

    Dearborn Crystallettes head to World Synchronized Figure Skating Championship – Source, Fox2Detroit.com

    Skater shoots for the stars – by Amy He, China Daily

    World Figure Skating Championships pairs preview – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Dance background helps to enhance Chen’s skating: Years of ballet training have 17-year-old U.S. champion set up for success – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, March 24, 2017

    2017 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Preview – by Tedd Flett, Golden Skate News

    2017 World Figure Skating Championships: Men’s Preview – by Tedd Flett, Golden Skate News

    2017 World Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance Preview – by Ted Flett, Golden Skate News

    2017 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Preview – by Ted Flett, Golden Skate News

    2017 ISU World Figure Skating Championships Practice Groups and Music Rotations (subject to changes) – Source, ISUResults.com

    Flawed system cost Honda second world junior title – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    CBS Sports’ Verne Lundquist to Visit CBS SUNDAY MORNING, 3/26 – Source, Broadway World

    Lakes Figure Skating Club ends season with success – Source, DL-Online.com

    Kristi Yamaguchi’s ALWAYS DREAM Foundation Presents ‘Golden Moment’ featuring 2017 U. S. Ladies Champion Karen Chen: September 3rd – SAP Center, San Jose – Source, Always Dream Events Page

    World Figure Skating Championships broadcast schedule – Source, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    ISU World Championships 2017 Time and Practice Schedule – Source, ISUResults.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, March 23, 2017

    Ice Talk Ep. 24: John Coughlin/Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford – with host Jackie Wong, IceNetwork.com

    Karen Chen strives to overcome obstacles – by Michelle Kennedy, special to Figure Skaters Online

    At Adrian College: A Letter To My Teammates – by Nikki Czhuajewski, The Odyssey Online

    Woodward North Fifth-Grader Wins 1st in Skating Competition -Source, NorthFulton.com

    South Korea’s Olympic ringers sing their way onto the team – by James Ellingworth, StarTribune.com

    Christopher Berneck is Figure Skating Past His Cancer Diagnosis – by Bryan Meler, The Eyeopener

    Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations Board of Directors’ Response to International Olympic Committee (IOC) Declaration of March 16, 2017 – Source, Inado.org

    2017 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Preview – by Ted Flett, Golden Skate News

    Finland’s Forgotten Skating King: The John Catani Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Canadian athlete Paul Poirier looks to secure seat on ISU Athletes’ Commission – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Canadians to celebrate part of national identity with Canada 150 Skating Day – Source, SkateCanada.ca

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, March 22, 2017

    Worlds three-peat won’t come easy for Fernández: Jumping ability of skaters including Chen, Hanyu pose threat to Spaniard – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    A(nother) Spring Skating History Roundup – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Alexa Scimeca Knierim grateful to return from life-threatening condition – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Worlds three-peat won’t come easy for Fernández: Jumping ability of skaters including Chen, Hanyu pose threat to Spaniard – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Lepistö promises exciting atmosphere in Helsinki: 2009 European champ involved in sports marketing, athlete management – by Vladislav Luchianov, IceNetwork News

    Wyandotte Figure Skating Club to offer ‘Pure Imagination’ at ice show this weekend – by Jim Kasuba, The News-Herald

    2017 World Junior Championships: Overview Preview – by Klaus Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

    2017 World Junior Championships: Ladies Event Preview – Klaus Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

    2017 World Junior Championships: Men’s Event Preview – Klaus Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

    2017 World Junior Championships: Pairs Event Preview – Klaus Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

    2017 World Junior Championships: Dance Event Preview – Klaus Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

    Zhou Zhifang (Vincent Zhou): on the month will be a success – by Share Wang, Skating China

    2017 World Championships Field Guide: Men Part 1 – by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports

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