Month: September 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, September 20, 2017

    2017 ISU JGP Series and Challenger Series Continue Thursday – Source, USFSA.org

    The 1900 European Figure Skating Championships – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    International skaters en route to Montreal for 2017 Autumn Classic International – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit resumes as Team Canada heads to Belarus – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Skate Canada skaters headed to Slovakia for Ondrej Nepela Trophy – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Opining on US Classic and Lombardia (part 2): The American showdown – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Edmunds full of confidence entering new season: With foot injury behind her, American sets high goals for Olympic campaign – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    U.S. cities eye possible 2026 Winter Olympic bid – Source, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Figure-skating run for Olympics taking shape: Meet contenders for Team USA – by Robert Scott, Gears of Biz

    Wagner vs. Wagner – Comparison of Moulin Rouge (Dueling Video) – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, September 19, 2017

    Honda, Higuchi make early statements in race for Olympics – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Hersh: Takeaways from U.S. International Classic: Chen chooses non-traditional music; Honda impressive to watch in person – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Edmunds sasses it up at ‘Evening with Champions’: Hughes, Wylie co-host shows; Aldridge, Eaton reunite for one more run – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Opining on US Classic and Lombardia (part 1): Early signs of contenders – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Figure-skating run for Olympics taking shape: Meet contenders for Team USA – by Emily Pacenti, UPI.com

    World figure skating champions make Olympic season debuts this week – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Ice Skating Begins In Watertown Arena – Source, WWNYTV.com

    ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit resumes as Team Canada heads to Belarus – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    ISU Statistics Personal & Season’s Best – Source, ISU.org

    Mihara “As I can get on the wave” Aim for the Olympus and depart for overseas first battle / Figure – Source, Sanspo.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, September 18, 2017

    Honda caps senior debut with gold in Salt Lake City: Nagasu moves up to win silver; Chen takes bronze, sings praises of Honda – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    2017 U.S. Classic play-by-play/results: Ladies Free Skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Photo Gallery: Ladies free at U.S. Int’l Classic – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Notice of NISA Extraordinary General Meeting – Source, NISA

    Hubbell, Donohue dominate at U.S. Int’l Classic: Americans win third straight title in Utah; Hawayek, Baker pick up silver – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Shoma Uno: Lombardia Trophy Post-FS Interview – Source, Shoma-Uno.tumblr.com

    Sebastian Stan: I knew I, Tonya would be a special movie – Source, Watuga Democrat

    Sean Rabbitt wows the crowd at U.S. International Classic – by Claire Cloutier, Figure Skaters Online

    Hazmat Leak At Larz Anderson Skating Rink – Source, The Patch

    Two medals for Canada at U.S. International Figure Skating Classic – Source, SkateCanada.ca

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, September 17, 2017

    Chen powers way to gold in return to Salt Lake City: Aaron takes silver, refers to Chen as “once-in-a-generation type of guy” – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    2017 Golden Skate Interview with Ravi Walia – by Ted Flett, Golden Skate on Youtube.com

    Hubbell, Donohue dominate at U.S. Int’l Classic: Americans win third straight title in Utah; Hawayek, Baker pick up silver – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Uno crushes field, repeats as Lombardia champion: Brown easily wins silver; Guignard, Fabbri top dance field on home ice- Source, IceNetwork News

    Shin takes lead over tightly packed ladies field: Wellman sets men’s pace; Chen one-ups sister, sits atop standings – by Mimi McKinnis, IceNetwork News

    Tarah Kayne and DannyO’Shea Withdraw from Cup of China – Source, USFSA.org

    Olympic skater visits RecPlex – by Christine A. Verstraete, Kenosha News

    All Hans On Deck: The Hans Gerschwiler Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

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

    2017 U.S. Classic play-by-play/results: Pairs free, men’s free – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, September 16, 2017

    Zagitova rallies to win gold at Lombardia Trophy: Zabijako, Enbert claim pairs title; Guignard, Fabbri take dance lead – Source, IceNetwork News

    Moore-Towers, Marinaro hoist pairs gold in SLC: Knierims capture silver; Hubbell, Donohue build massive lead in dance – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Moore-Towers, Marinaro take gold at international figure skating classic: Canadian ice dance duo scores 188.76 points to finish ahead of Americans – Source, CBC.ca

    Chen wins hometown International Figure Skating Classic – by John Coon, ABCNews.go.com

    US figure skating champ Nathan Chen wins on home ice – Source, Rome News-Tribune

    Nathan Chen 4 Rotation loop first success! First four-time jump in history; (First to complete 5 different quads) a complete conquest – Source, Japan Daily

    Honda wins short program in senior debut in Utah: Chen sits close behind; Nagasu attempts, receives credit for triple axel – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Ban Ki-moon promises to improve accountability of IOC as members speak out on corruption allegations – by Liam Morgan, Inside The Games

    Meet Mariah Bell: Whatever It Takes – Source, U.S. Figure Skating on Youtube.com

    2017 U.S. Classic play-by-play results: Pairs Free, Men’s Free – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, September 15, 2017

    Japan takes control on Day 1 at Lombardia Trophy: Uno, Higuchi lead respective disciplines; Zabijako, Enbert set pairs pace – Source, IceNetwork News

    Ted Flett interviews Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker on episode 41 of ICE TALK – Source, Ice Network News

    Knierims battle to take third in pairs short in SLC: Canada’s Moore-Towers, Marinaro win segment; Liu, Johnson end second – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Japan takes control on Day 1 at Lombardia Trophy: Uno, Higuchi lead respective disciplines; Zabijako, Enbert set pairs pace – Source, IceNetwork News

    2017 Lombardia Trophy play-by-play/results: Men’s Short -by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    BU figure skating club boasts three national championships, looks for recognition – by Matthew Martin and Rishabh Krishan, The Daily Free Press

    Israel treats Russian Olympic medalist for anorexia: Russian Olympic gold medalist skater spends three months in Israeli anorexia clinic – Source, Israeli National News

    ‘I, Tonya’ Director Craig Gillespie on Tackling a Story You Think You Know – by Steve Weintraub, Collider.com

    Priming for PyeongChang: 12 figure skaters to watch this Olympic season – by Laurie Nealin, Excelle Sports

    The Oxford Skating Society And The Oxford University Skating Club – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, September 14, 2017

    Exclusive: Former French Sports Minister leading candidate to chair Independent Testing Authority – by Nick Butler, Inside The Games

    ISU Launches new redesigned site – Source, ISU.org

    ISU launches new and redesigned website – Source, ISU.informz.net

    131st IOC Session Live Blogs: Award of 2024 and 2028 Olympics to Paris and Los Angeles – by Duncan Mackay, Nick Butler, Liam Morgan and Michael Pavitt in Lima, Inside The Games

    Anything can happen: Bold predictions for 2017-18: Icenetwork contributors forecast season with long-shot prognostications – Source, IceNetwork News

    Olga Ermolina’s interview with Yulia Lipnitskaya `The page is turned, I have a new life and new plans’ for fsrussia.ru – Source, Translation post from ‘TAHbKA’ @ FSU

    Salt Lake native Nathan Chen returns to Utah after earning U.S. figure skating Championship and pushing boundaries of the sport – by Amy Donaldson, Deseret News

    Olympic skating champion Lipnitskaya opens up about anorexia – Source, Richmond Times- Dispatch

    Olympic skating champion Lipnitskaya opens up about anorexia – Source, USA Today

    Skating duo hopes to win gold in South Korea – by Paul Rodzinka, WTDN.com

    Snapshots: Ice skating begins Sunday in Butte – Source, Montana Standard

    Four Impossible Skate Guard Blogs – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, September 13, 2017

    Expectations high as Chen returns to Salt Lake City: 18-year-old set to debut fresh programs; plans to limit number of quads – by Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Bach blames individuals for current credibility issues and claims IOC organisation is not at fault – by Liam Morgan, Inside The Games

    (We received a hint at yesterday’s ISU message on Radical changes in this article a year ago.) Forward-thinking Lakernik hints at changes to IJS: ISU figure skating VP discusses creation of artistic-specific program – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Sumoto wins Riga JGP as coach gets emotional – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    U.S. International Figure Skating Classic Gets underway in Salt Lake City Thursday – Source, usfsa.org

    2017 U.S. Novice & Junior Challenge Skate, Sept. 14-17, Salt Lake City – Source, Unseen Skaters Online

    Jason Brown Preparing for Italy – Source, Youtube.com

    Vincent Zhou | Catching Up With Team USA – Source, TeamUSA on Youtube.com

    The new redesigned ISU.org Website – Source, ISU.org/figure-skating

    ISU Website Homepage – Source, ISU.org

    Mirai Nagasu A skater’s life for me: Mirai on Instagram – Source, Instagram.com/mirainagasu

    Hurricane Irma disrupts Florida skaters, coaches: Storm impedes routines of athletes as they prepare for competition – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, September 12, 2017

    ISU official: ‘Radical change’ could be on the way: Federation looking to close gap between technical, artistic sides of sport – Philip Hersh, IceNetwork News

    Who will be the ladies breakout stars in 2017-18? Icenetwork predicts which skaters will come into their own this season – Source, IceNetwork News

    IceNetwork’s Live Stream Schedule for the 2017 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic – Source, IceNetwork.com

    2017 Nebelhorn Trophy, Oberstdorf, Germany – ISU Challenger Series – Event 1 Event Schedule and Start Times – Source, Pete Murray on Facebook

    2017 Russian Test Skates + 2017 JGP Riga Cup & 2017 JGP Riga Cup: Reviews – Source, Naked Ice blog

    U.S. figure skating duo aiming for only spot on Olympic team – by Erin Cargile, KXAN.com

    South Korea seeks to boost slow Olympic ticket sales – by Kim Tong-hyung, TimesUnion.com

    Slipchuk: Group effort on selection process: Ted Flett talks with High Performance Director of Skate Canada, Mike Slipchuk – Source, Interview by Ted Flett @ Golden Skate News on Youtube

    Figure Skating Tarot Reading: Nathan Chen – by ‘quecksilver’ (Maddy), Tumblr.com

    Plushenko criticized the idea of ​​reducing the base estimate for quadruple jumps – Source, TASS.ru

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, September 11, 2017

    Team USA Wins Three Bronze Medals at JGP Latvia – Source, USFSA.org

    Team USA Competition Central | JGP Latvia – Source, U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

    2018 Olympic Season: Pairs Figure Skating Preview (video) – Source, Golden Skate on Youtube.com

    Toronto: ‘I, Tonya’ Could Bring Acting Noms to Whichever Distributor Picks It Up: Margot Robbie and Allison Janney do standout work in Craig Gillespie’s latest film – Source, Hollywood Reporter

    Adult figure skaters storm world podium – by Kevin Parnell, BCLocalNews.com

    Russian Test Skates – Day 2 – Updated – Source, Golden Skate Forum

    Russian test skates Free Skate Videos – September 2017 – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Nebelhorn Trophy, Oberstdorf, Germany Official Coloured Event Schedule and Starting Times – Source, ISUResults.com

    Champs galore to compete at the 2017 Japan Open – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017-18 Program Information/Event Schedule spreadsheets – Source, FSUFSU

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