Month: April 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, April 20, 2017

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

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

    2017 World Team Trophy results: Short dance, free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Featured Interview: Nathan Chen (USA) – by Tatjana Flade, ISU.org

    Jason Brown “Lives” To Cheer On His Figure Skating Teammates At World Team Trophy – by Lynn Rutherford, TeamUSA.org

    World Team Trophy offers a victory lap for top figure skaters: Medvedeva, Hanyu, Chan among those looking to cap their season in style – by Pj Kwong, CBC Sports

    Adam Rippon: ‘I’ll be 100 percent when it counts’ – by Rachel Lutz, NBCOlympics.com

    Adam Rippon’s broken foot provides new perspective on rest of career – by Nick Zaccardi, NBCOlympics.com

    Reinvigorated Rippon not holding anything back: After four months of rehabilitation, U.S. skater has sights set on Olympics – by Nick McCarvel, IceNetwork News

    Hartland Figure Skaters Competing In 2017 Nations’ Cup this weekend – Source, WHMI.com

    The 1978 World Figure Skating Championships – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    ISU Communication 2086 (Ice Dance) Requirements for Technical Rules with ongoing validity, effective July 1st, 2017 – Source, ISU.org

    Listen: Wong, Hersh examine Asada’s career on Ice Talk – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Cain, LeDuc wrap up whirlwind campaign in Tokyo: Team views World Team Trophy as chance ‘to make our elements stronger’ – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, April 19, 2017

    Team USA Set for World Team Trophy – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Team Canada ready to take on the world at the ISU World Team Trophy – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    ISU World Team Trophy 2017 Starting Order and Results Page – Source, ISU.org

    Angelic Mao’s legacy will be part of skating forever – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Patrick Chan fears for figure skaters’ health in era of quads – by Pritha Sarkar, The Globe and Mail

    Nearly 400 athletes are competing at the 2017 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships – Source, U.S. Figure Skating

    Gallery: Heartbreakingly Beautiful Exclusive photos by David Keyser (Photos of Johnny Weir’s new exhibition ‘Heartbreak’) taken at the Skating Club of Wilmington’s Spring Ice Show – Source, Binky’s Johnny Weir blog

    The Olympic flame will be launched soon – Source, M4Sport.hu

    Synchronized Skating: a team’s success is unusual birth – Source, 168Ora.hu

    Nancy Kerrigan and Artem Chigvintsev’s Jazz Dance Routine – Source, Dancing with the Stars on Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, April 18, 2017

    ISU World Team Trophy 2017 #WTTFigure: A Preview – Source, ISU.org

    2017 World Team Trophy preview: A few calculations later – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Torch Relay for Pyeongchang Olympics to Start in November – by Lee Soon-heung, The Chosunilbo

    When posted soon, look for the 2017 ISU World Team Trophy Starting Order and Results Page @ ISU.org

    WTT2017_Coloured Time Schedule – Source, ISU.org

    Greenwich Natives Take Bronze at World Skating Championships – by Liz Leamy, Greenwich Sentinel.com

    High Risk, Little Reward – by Robert Brodie, International Figure Skating Magazine

    Q & A: Figure skaters on campus – by Emily Spalding, The Daily Princetonian

    Better Late Than Never: A Reader Mail Edition – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Movie about Carley Allison, late Toronto teen who publicly fought cancer, stars her own best friend (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma99gh6q9s8 – by Tara Deschamps, The Star.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, April 17, 2017

    Goodbye, Farewell & Thank You: Mao Asada – Source, The Naked Ice @ Blogspot.com

    No slowing down for Jordan Moeller as he prepares for annual show – by Gina Capellazzi, Figure Skaters Online

    Spring ahead: A little update on school, skating and more from @Alex_M_Johnson – by Alexander Johnson, Figure Skaters Online

    For Devin Wang, another year brings closure after tragedy – by Bonnie Ford, ESPN.com

    Farnhill figure skater nominated for Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards – Source, Keighley News

    Our growing database includes results for local, qualifying, national, and international figure skating events. No registration required, just explore Skater Search and Competition Search – Source, Stats On Ice

    ISU Season’s World Ranking for Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance – Source, ISUResults.com

    U.S. Men’s Skating Champion Nathan Chen is added to cast of ‘Dreams on Ice 2017 July 7-9 in Yokohama, Japan – Source, OnIce.jp/DOI17

    NBC has published its Olympic Sports Schedule. This list includes dates for all the Grand Prix events in 2017 – Source, NBCSports.com

    2017 ISU World Team Trophy will have tape delayed U.S. cable TV broadcast for the first time on NBCSN – Source, Information Note at Blazing Blades on Facebook.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, April 16, 2017

    Farewell, Mao Asada. Farewell and Thank You – by Florentina Tone, Inside Skating

    Venice Figure Skater Serafine Ong was born male but lets the world see her as a woman – by Melody Mundy, The Argonaut

    Blades In The Bullring: Mexico’s Surprising Introduction To Figure Skating – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Meet Team USA: Figure skating – by Rachel Lutz, NBCOlympics.com

    NBC coverage of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics will be live across all time zones – by Nick Zaccardi, OlympicsNBCSports.com

    2017 ISU World Team Trophy will have tape delayed U.S. cable TV broadcast for the first time on NBCSN – Source, Information Note at Blazing Blades on Facebook.com

    Update: 2017 Autumn Classic International – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    NBC has published its Olympic Sports Schedule. This list includes dates for all the Grand Prix events in 2017 – Source, NBCSports.com

    2017 Stars on Ice: Q&A with Charlie White, Olympic ice dance gold medalist – Source, Central Penn Parent

    World Team Trophy Flashback: Mao Asada Free Skate at 2009 WTT – Source, Dailymotion.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, April 15, 2017

    Bach Scrutiny in German Report: Thomas #Bach dismisses report on his past business connections, calling it attempt to damage his reputation – by Ed Hula, Around The Rings

    Icebreakers: Tarah Kayne Looks Ahead with Danny O’Shea, Nathan Chen Joins Coca-Cola’s “4-Pack” and More – Source, USFigureSkatingFanZone.com

    Disney On Ice: Prepare yourself for some magical evenings – by Tami Cupples-Hernandez, The Monitor

    Annual skating show takes the ice April 21-23 – by Tom Weber, Post Bulletin

    Silver Blades success – Source, The NG News.ca

    Kerrigan’s emotional performance earns high praise: Olympian discusses battle with miscarriages, joy gained from motherhood – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Nancy Kerrigan and Artem Chigvintsev: DWTS Foxtrot – Source, U.S. Figure Skating on Youtube.com

    Skate Canada announces bid to host the ISU World Figure Skating Championships ® 2020 – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    2026 Winter Olympics have first official bid city (Sion, Switzerland) – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Lively’s Duhamel, Radford hit reset button – by Laura Young, The Sudbury Star

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, April 14, 2017

    Skating into the Olympic Season – Source, IFSMagazine.com

    Six Days to World Team Trophy!!! Updated entrants list + full schedule and time conversions here Six countries to battle for the fifth World Team Trophy – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Meet the ‘4-Pack’: Coca-Cola and U.S. Athletes Team Up for Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 – by Meagan Priselac, Coca-ColaCompany.com

    ICE STYLE…..A Costume Tribute To Mao Asada 2017-2008 – by Nick Verreos, NickVerreos.blogspot.com

    Kim Woo-bin named ambassador for 2018 Winter Olympics – Source, The Korea Herald

    Q & A: Figure skaters on campus – by Emily Spalding, The Daily Princetonian

    4 Things I Learned from the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships – by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports

    Satoko Miyahara signs contract with Kinoshita Group; Receives funds for treatment and the building of a new Ice Rink in Kyoto – Source, Blazing Blades on Tumblr.com

    WTT2017_Coloured Practice and Event Time Schedule – Source, ISU.org

    Listen: Latest episode of Ice Talk with Karen Chen, Kori Ade – Source, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, April 13, 2017

    ISU Communication No. 2085: Decisions of the ISU Council – Source, ISU.org

    #GetUp | John Richardson: ‘Skating is what keeps me alive’ – by Kama Korvela Stigall, USFigureSkatingFanZone.com

    Patinage Poetry: The Language Of The Ice (Part Sept) – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Off-season news 2017: Retirements, coaching changes, music selections, and more! – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Skating worlds left Eric Radford weakened — not broken – by Eric Radford, CBC.ca

    Figure skating-Japan’s Asada ‘gave her all’, has no regrets – by Elaine Lies, Eurosport.com

    ICE STYLE…..Best Of 2016-2017 Season Figure Skating Costumes: Ice Dance, Pairs, Men & Ladies! – by Nick Verreos, NickVerreos.blogspot.com

    Le Patin Libre stages a revolution on ice with Vertical Influences – by Janet Smith, The Georgia Straight

    Japan thanks retiring figure skater Asada: Japanese government pays tribute to Mao Asada’s achievements, & acknowledges the major role she has played in Japan – Source, Daily Mail

    Olympics-Sion’s 2026 bid ratified by Swiss Olympic Committee – by Brian Homewood, UK Sports @ Yahoo.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, April 12, 2017

    Oda named Kansai figure skating team coach – Source, The Yomiuri Shimbun

    Sakoko Miyahara on Nobunari Oda becoming a coach: “The figure skating department will become brighter and filled with smiles” – Source, Hochi.co.jp

    The Inside Edge: Next season likely Miner’s last: Castelli, Tran taking stress-free approach; Ronzio, Morgan call it quits – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Nancy Kerrigan discusses multiple miscarriages – by Frank Lovece, Newsday.com

    Mao Asada announces retirement from figure skating – Source, The Dong-A Ilbo

    Mao Asada announces retirement: Highlights of an incredible career – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Mao Asada fans, older sister express shock over retirement – Source, The Japan Times

    Santa Margarita student plans ice skating fundraiser to send kids battling cancer to Disneyland – by Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register

    The Baltimore Armoury Accident – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    ISU Communication No. 2084: Well Balanced Program Content effective for the 2017/18 season – Source, ISU.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, April 11, 2017

    Japan’s Asada announces competitive retirement: Three-time world champ struggled with consistency throughout the season – Source, IceNetwork News

    Reaction on social media to Asada’s retirement: Athletes, media take to Twitter, Instagram to express gratitude to skater – Source, IceNetwork News

    Hersh: Asada’s impact will ring on for years to come: Retired skater will be remembered for triple axel, sheer grace on the ice – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Fernández looking ahead to Olympic campaign: Two-time world champion piecing together programs for upcoming season – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    This and That: 2017 Worlds – Ladies – by Dave Lease and Jonathan Byer, The Skating Lesson on Youtube.com

    IceNetwork Live Webcast Coverage of the 2017 ISU World Team Trophy – Source, IceNetwork.com

    FAN BLOG: Reflections from #WorldFigure – by Meghan Dade and Emily Wilmes, U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

    This and That: 2017 Worlds – Ice Dance – by Dave Lease and Jonathan Byer, The Skating Lesson on Youtube.com

    Gate City Figure Skating Club raises $12K to fight cancer – Source, Nashua Telegraph

    Olympic champ Yagudin tops Figure Skating Hall of Fame class – Source, The Washington Post

    Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, April 12, 2017 
    Sakoko Miyahara on Nobunari Oda becoming a coach: “The figure skating department will become brighter and filled with smiles” – Source, Hochi.co.jp

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