Month: May 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, May 11, 2017

    Sun never sets on Japanese figure skating fans: Supporters go to jaw-dropping lengths to watch favorite athletes compete - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Meryl Davis Will Teach You How to Draw Inspiration From Your Setbacks - by Irina Dvalidze, PopSugar.com

    2017 World Team Trophy (Behind The Scenes) Vlog by Ashley Cain, IceNetwork.com

    Congratulations to this year's Athlete Alumni Ambassador award winners! - Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Look who’s performing in San Jose: Karen Chen, Ashley Wagner and more: Quadruple king Nathan Chen also among the figure skating performers on the roster - by Elliott Almond, San Jose Mercury News

    Michelle Kwan wants a divorce, just not in California - Source, San Jose Mercury News

    Ice Ice Baby - by Sheri Radford, Where.ca

    Council votes to increase fees for skating, other activities at city arena - by Craig Fox, Watertown Daily Times

    Nigel Stephens: An Overlooked Canadian Champion - by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    VIDEO: #34 of 2016-17 - When she realized she belonged; Mariah Bell USA 2016 Skate America free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, May 10, 2017

    Featured Interview: Mai Mihara (JPN) – Source, ISU.org

    Maxim Trankov: in Sochi I played the hero of supporting role. All the years that I skated myself, I was looking at so many things through rose-coloured glasses – Source, FS Gossips

    Inner Strength: “I did not know I was that strong”, Joannie Rochette (Video) – Source, Facebook.com

    A Conversation With Bob Turk – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Natasha Mishkutionok follows in the footsteps of her famous mother, Natalia in her first Intermediate Level Free Skate at 2016 Skate Houston. You will recognize the music – Source, Youtube.com

    Scott Hamilton on Coaching Young Skaters: ‘Every Kid You Teach Will Remember You for the Rest of Their Lives’ – by Jeff Nelson, People.com

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

    VIDEO: #35 of 2016-17 – Here comes the Spider-Man: Boyang Jin CHN 2017 Worlds short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Olympic skater Michelle Kwan files papers to divorce Clay Pell in R.I. – by Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal

    Kwan to receive her 3rd Honorary Doctorate Degree from Smith College. Oprah Winfrey will deliver commencement address on Sunday, May 21st at 10 a.m. ET. Watch Live @ Smith College Live Webcast page – Source, Smith.edu

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, May 9, 2017

    Figure skating hottest ticket for Pyeongchang 2018 after 1st phase of sales – Source, Korea Herald

    Aussie Skating Stars Shine at Gala Affair – by Brooklee Han, IFS Magazine

    Pairing up for cool perfection – by Lei Lei and Sun Xiaochen, China Daily

    A Golden Career For Lily Harvison – by Mark Harvison, KDLT.com

    The Sidelines: DU club figure skating hosts annual showcase – by Braiden Albrecht-Reed, DuClarion.com

    Robbed of shoes, iPhone while waiting outside Little Rock skating rink, teen tells police – by Emma Pettit, Arkansas Online

    World Junior Pairs Champions 2017 Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya and Harley Windsor – Source, ISA.org Celebration Page

    Rooty Hill’s Harley Windsor Australia’s first world figure skating champion (Video Interview of Mar. 20, 2017), Source, ABC.net.au

    Chaparral Ice Announces New Ownership, Planned Facility Renovations – Source, DigitalMedianet.com

    Figure skating 101: Glossary – Source, WWLP.com

    Figure skating 101: Rules, scores and judging – Source, WWLP.com

    Figure skating 101: Jumps, spins and steps – Source, WWLP.com

    What is the figure skating team event? – Source, WWLP.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, May 8, 2017

    Chen’s rapid ascent leaves skating fans breathless: 18-year-old U.S. champ keeps things in perspective after breakout season – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    ‘Yuri On Ice’ Movie Plot: ‘YOI’ Animated Feature Film’s Storyline Moves Beyond Yuri and Victor, Claim Rumors – Source, The Daily Millbury

    Figure Skating Anime Yuri On Ice Is Very Realistic, Says Olympic Skater – by Brian Ashcraft, Kotaku.com

    Champion Russian Figure Skater Is Really Into Yuri On Ice – Source, Kotaku.com

    Real Skaters Recreate Yuri On Ice Routines – by Luke Plunkett, Cosplay.kotaku.com

    Yuri On Ice: The Kotaku Review – by Cecilia D’Anastasio, Kotaku.com

    The Olympic Season Begins! Jason Brown opens his own Youtube channel: “I’ve decided to create this YouTube Channel to bring you along the journey that lies ahead!” – Source, Youtube.com

    The 1932 U.S. Figure Skating Championships – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    VIDEO: #39 of 2016-17: The return of elegance; Carolina Kostner ITA 2017 Europeans free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #38 of 2016-17 – He does it again; Mikhail KOLYADA, SP – World Championships 2017 – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, May 7, 2017

    Elvis Stojko suffers head injury during Stars On Ice event: 3-time figure skating world champion hurt while performing in Hamilton – Source, CBC Sports

    Meryl Davis and Charlie White: You Are Champions! They greet their students for the last video of the year to recap their amazing journey with their students – Source, Youtube.com

    Ten Great Ice Dances of 2016-17 - by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports

    Meryl Davis and Charlie White (SOI) – ” Adagio for Strings ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Nathan Chen (SOI) – ” Stole the Show ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Ashley Wagner (SOI) – ” Exogenesis: Symphony Part III ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue (SOI) – ” Believer ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Adam Rippon (SOI) – ” Diamonds” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Karen Chen (SOI) – ” Butterfly Lovers ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Gracie Gold (SOI) – ” Bang Bang ” at Giant Center, Hershey, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

    Nathan Chen (SOI) – ” Parachute ” at Giant Center, PA 2017 – Source, Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, May 6, 2017

    2017 USFS Governing Council Underway in Colorado Springs – Source, USFSA.org

    setback to win first world title – by Wei Xiong, IceNetwork News

    VIDEO: #42 of 2016-17: The right place at the right time: Lubov Ilyushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch CAN 2017 Worlds short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #41 of 2016-17: The sky’s the limit: Dmitri Aliev RUS 2017 Junior Grand Prix Final free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO(S): #40 of 2016-17 – Old is the new new. Ashley Cain/Timothy LeDuc USA + Deanna Stellato/Nathan Bartholomay USA, 2017 U.S. Championships short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates 20th anniversary – by Lois Elfman, Amsterdam News

    Ice skating stars, kabuki actors take to rink together – Source, The Japan News

    Figure Skating Exhibition This Sunday In Morris Township – by Katie Kausch, Patch.com

    DiNicola still skating strong at age 77 – by Derek Gentile, Berkshire Eagle

    Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Have an Afternoon at the Skating Rink! – Source, JustJared.com

    Star power helping mark 20 years on the ice in Missoula – by Jill Valley, KPAX.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, May 5, 2017

    Kerrigan’s experience on ‘DWTS’ fades to black: Elegant movie night tango not enough to help Olympian avoid elimination – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Kristi Yamaguchi Never Stops Dreaming – by Kristi Yamaguchi, Global Moms Challenge

    Harvison Says Focus Has Been Her Key – by Mark Ovenden, KDLT.com

    17-year-old skating phenoms headline top-tier ‘Stars on Ice’ tour – Source, Chicago Sun-Times

    Johnstown native Shilling to Skate It Forward May 6 – Source, This Week News

    The History And Evolution Of Spinning – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Skaters and Coaches appointments to ISU Technical Committees – Source, ISU.org

    Tessari-Fioretti: “We are ready to take flight” – by Valentina Frasca, Sportface.it

    Figure Skating Exhibition This Sunday In Morris Township: Two-time Olympic ice dancer Sinead Kerr works on choreography with Adult Classic performer Jack Lipkin – by Katie Kausch, Patch.com

    Johnstown native Shilling to Skate It Forward May 6 – by Marla K. Kuhlman, This Week News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, May 4, 2017

    Figure skating: 2018 Olympics just one part of skating life: Uno – Source, Kyodo News

    SPORTS: FIGURE SKATING Adam Rippon discusses skating, coming out, future – by Carrie Maxwell, Windy City Times

    Carolina Kostner, the joy found: “No longer just Athlete” – by Nicola Children, Vanityfair.it

    Olympian skaters Moir and Virtue ditch Bieber tune, seek new song for ice dance routine – by Ryan Pyette, IFPress.com

    Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton Reveals How Ice Skating Changed His Life Amid Mysterious Childhood Illness – by Jeff Nelson, People.com

    John Coates Hints at Possible Olympic Bid – Source, Around The Rings

    Medvedeva’s dominance holds no limitations: 17-year-old world champion will enter next season as Olympic favorite – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    For Evgenia Medvedeva, the numbers add up to amazing – by Philip Hersh, Globetrotting

    Cambuslang girl who suffers from ADHD bags four medals at British skating competition: TRINITY McPARTLIN sparkled on the ice to achieve three gold medals and a silver at Braehead earlier this month – by Murray Spooner, Daily Record

    VIDEO: #45 of 2016-17 – Returning to form, and a personal best: Zijun Li CHN, 2017 World Team Trophy free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #44 of 2016-17 – A breathtaking transformation: Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker USA, NHK Trophy free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #43 of 2016-17 – Still ready to prove her mettle: Elena Radionova RUS, 2017 World Team Trophy short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, May 3, 2017

    USFS Governing Council Gets Underway This Friday May 4 – 7, Colorado Springs, CO: REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Source, International Competitive Figure Skating – Issues and Events

    Cannuscio and McManus Move On – Source, Ice-Dance.com

    ‘DWTS:’ Viall, Kerrigan out in double elimination – by Justin Kirkland, USA Today

    Local Skater Returns for Fort Collins Spring Ice Show – by Todd Harding, K99.com

    A Haupt, Skip And A Jump Through Skating History – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    David Islam, Paul Matheson taking over figure-skating school from Doug Leigh on June 1 – by Gene Pereira, The Barrie Examiner

    Yuri on Ice Is Getting Its Own Animated Film – by Brittany Vincent, Geek.com

    Profile: Misato Komatsubara and Tim Koleto – Source, Ice-Dance.com

    Profile: Vavara Ogloblina and Mikhail Zhirnov – Source, Ice-Dance.com

    Profile: Tatiana Kozmava and Alexei Shumski – Source, Ice-Dance.com

    Profile: Nina Hollowey and Fillipp Kharisov – Source, Ice-Dance.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, May 2, 2017

    Figure Skating in Harlem honors Hamilton, Cohen – by Barry Wilner, News Observer

    #RedefineAtoZ: Nathan Chen Is Skating His Way Toward His Olympic Dreams – Source, NBCNews.com

    Join host Nick McCarvel, Jackie Wong of RockerSkating.com and Nick Zaccardi of NBC OlympicTalk as they review the 2016-17 season and look at the major storylines in skating heading into the Olympic year – Source, Ice Talk on Facebook

    Local Skater Returns for Fort Collins Spring Ice Spectacular Ice Show – by Todd Harding, K99.com

    Average Olympics tab pegged at $3.2B but Calgary could save on venues, security: CBEC; City would still need two ‘full-sized’ arenas to host modern Winter Olympic Games, exploration committee finds – by Robson Fletcher, CBC News

    Can Decatur’s Golden Glide skating rink be saved? (Video Report) – by Deborah Tuff and Adrianne Haney, WXIA 11Alive.com

    24th Taste of the North End Fundraiser Fills Skating Rink to Capacity – by Matt Conti, North End Waterfront

    Video: #46 of 2016-17 A Passionate Farewell; Kanako Murakami 2016-17 Japan Nationals FS – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    21 years ago at the age of 15 the first glimpse of the future skating legend being born saw America’s Michelle Kwan win the first of her five World titles protraying Salome in her winning Free Skate – Watch here!

    Not fake news: is IOC looking at real crisis? – by Alan Abrahamson, 3WireSports.com

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