Month: November 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, November 20, 2017

    Pogorilaya will miss the final stage of the Grand Prix of figure skating in the US – Source, TASS.ru

    2017 Internationaux de France – Ladies Short Program – by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International

    2017 Internationaux de France – Short Dance – by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International

    2017 Internationaux de France – Pairs Short Program – by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International

    2017 Internationaux de France – Men’s Short Program – by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International

    Palo Alto teen skating star shares emotional moment – by Elliott Almond, Marinij.com Sports

    Gold Medalists: Shannon Moran, a senior at Jamestown High School, and Mei Maxwell, a junior at JHS, passed their figure skating Gold/Senior Freeskate test earlier this month – Source, The Post-Journal

    Fondue delight: Ge offers sacrifice before free skate: Encounter with Torvill leaves Abachkina speechless; The end of Sho-mania – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    2017 Bridgestone Skate America Men’s and Ladies Free Skates move exclusively to NBC TV – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Elena Buyanova: Masha stands out with amazing grace: Elena Buyanova about Maria Sotskova’s performance at Grand-prix in France – Source, FS Gossips

    Fernandez: ‘Anything is possible’ – Source, Golden Skate

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, November 19, 2017

    Zagitova pulls up to win second Grand Prix gold: Sotskova holds firm to secure silver; Osmond slips from first to third – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Fernández emerges from sloppy pack to win gold: Spaniard struggles through falls to pick up victory; Japan’s Uno takes silver – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Tarasova, Morozov reign supreme in Grenoble: James, Ciprès take silver on home ice; della Monica, Guarise win bronze – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Papadakis, Cizeron break own world mark, win gold: Chock, Bates secure silver; Stepanova, Bukin outlast Canadians for bronze – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Jumps and bumps for Polina Edmunds, Vincent Zhou – by Elliott Almond, East Bay Times

    Papa’s Got A Brand New (Skate) Bag – by Ryan Stevens, Skate GuardSkate Guard

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Men’s free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Pairs free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, November 18, 2017

    Fondue delight: Grand Prix arrives in Grenoble: Fernández finally at ease; James, Ciprès open eyes during practice run – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Fernández returns to form with dominant display: Uno slides into second with solid short; Russia’s Samarin stands third – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Osmond best of the bunch in underwhelming short: Many top competitors make mistakes on jumps; Edmunds places ninth – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Papadakis & Cizeron set personal best in ice dance short – Source, Myrtle Beach Online

    Russia’s fate for Winter Olympics to be decided Dec. 5:IOC weighing possible ban for state-backed doping at 2014 Games – by Graham Dunbar, CBC.ca

    IOC hasn’t taken full measures to punish Russia: Country likely to compete in Pyeongchang despite brazen cheating in Sochi – by Jamie Strashin, CBC Sports

    Couples (Pairs) Short Program – Source, S’kate Info Glace

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Men’s short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Ladies short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France play-by-play/results: Pairs short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France results: Short dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Gracie Gold to miss U.S. Championships, Olympics – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Fondue delight: Mishin makes return to Grenoble: Edmunds impresses in practice; Fernández receives sweet gift from journo – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    The Original B&B: The Barney & Berry Company – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, November 17, 2017

    Orser, students deal with unforeseen circumstances: Coach provides updates on skaters’ condition, as well as his own health – by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

    Papadakis/Cizeron (FRA), Osmond (CAN), Uno (JPN) aiming to qualify for Grand Prix Final at Internationaux de France – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Internationaux de France SO and Results Page – Source, ISUResults.com

    Grand Prix of France figure skating preview, TV schedule – Source, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    2017 Merano Cup Starting Order and Results Page – Source, FISG.it

    Putin Described Russia’s Olympic Problems as “Humiliation for the Country” – Source, Novinite.com

    Antidoping Regulator (WADA’s 38-member foundation board) Denies Russia’s Appeal for (Antidoping) Reinstatement – by Rebecca R. Ruiz, New York Times

    Skate America headed to Everett, Washington in 2018 – Source, The Daily News

    Cambuslang figure skater overcomes major injury scare to represent Great Britain: TAYLOR McLEOD feared she would miss out on competing in the Denkova-Staviski Cup in Bulgaria after suffering a severe ankle sprain – by Murray Spooner, Daily Record

    Southern California Olympian: ‘My Sole Purpose in Life is Proving People Wrong’: Ashley Wagner says age is just a number and it’s not going to hold her back from her dreams – by Steve Luke, NBC San Diego

    Nobuo Sato, 15 years old, Japan’s best shock to acting abroad – Source, NikkanSports.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, November 16, 2017

    Russia appeal for reinstatement turned down by World Anti-Doping Agency – by Duncan Mackay, Inside The Games

    Russia appeal for reinstatement turned down by World Anti-Doping Agency – by Duncan Mackay, Inside The Games

    2017 Internationaux de France Headlines International Competition this Weekend – Source, USFSA.org

    2017 Internationaux de France preview (ladies): Who gets the momentum? – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 Internationaux de France preview (men): Not as predictable as it may seem – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Skate Canada skaters in Poland for Warsaw Cup – Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Korean skater praises PH counterparts – by Waylon Galvez, Manila Bulletin

    Olympians to visit Washington Park as part of WinterFest Celebration tour – by Forrest Sellers, Cincinnati.com

    Ashley Wagner’s pain not limited to Olympic years – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    WADA obtain key database proving Russian doping before Sochi 2014 – by Nick Butler, Inside The Games

    Exclusive: WADA vice-president warns Russian crisis needs to be discussed properly at Foundation Board meeting – by Liam Morgan, Inside The Games

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, November 15, 2017

    Alexandra Stepanova – Ivan Bukin: Playing in the association – by Olga Yermolina, FSRussia.ru

    2017 Internationaux de France preview (men): Not as predictable as it may seem – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Olympic figure skating favorite Hanyu sustains injury – Source, The Dong-A Ilbo

    Hanyu’s strong competitive spirit could hurt his chances to top Olympus – by Philip Hersh, Globetrotting

    Young Figure Skater Steps into Mother’s Shoes – by Amanda Wu, Women of China

    Kristi Yamaguchi to open Downtown Ice skating rink Friday – by Sal Pizarro, San Jose Mercury News

    Boston Common Frog Pond ice rink marks its earliest ever opening with free skating – by Ben Thompson, Boston Globe

    Ice skating returns to downtown Colorado Springs on Tuesday – by Jen Mulson, The Gazette

    UN adopts Olympic Truce for PyeongChang Winter Olympics – Source, The Korea Herald

    Merano Cup 2017 Merano, Italy 15/11/2017 – 18/11/2017 Official Website – Source, FISG.it

    Merano Cup 2017 Starting Order and Results Page – Source, FISG.it

    Loving Those Lancers – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, November 14, 2017

    Satoko Miyahara’s Olympic dream in serious jeopardy – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Bradie Tennell looks ahead to Grand Prix debut at Skate America – by Maura Sullivan Hill, FigureSkatersOnline.com

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Sectional Championships Starting Order and Results Page – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Olympic figure skater Patrick Chan kicked out of the Liquor Barn on Cambie – by Bob Kronbauer, Westender.com

    Ashley Wagner: The First Lady of Figure Skating – Source, NBC Los Angeles

    Opining on 2017 NHK Trophy: All components are not created equal – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Sectional Championships IceNetwork Webcast Schedule (ET Only) – Source, IceNetwork.com

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern Sectional Championships Starting Order and Results Page – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern Sectional Championships IceNetwork Webcast Schedule (ET Only) – Source, IceNetwork.com

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Pacific Coast Sectional Championships Starting Order and Results Page – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    2018 U.S. Figure Skating Pacific Coast Sectional Championships IceNetwork Webcast Schedule (ET Only) – Source, IceNetwork.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, November 13, 2017

    Injured figure skater Hanyu faces month out as Olympics loom – Source, The Japan Times

    Russia wins ladies, men’s titles on Day Two at NHK: Voronov defies age, becomes oldest men’s skater to win Grand Prix event – Source, IceNetwork News

    Virtue, Moir glide to victory in Japan, clinch final berth – Source, Reuters.com

    Opining on 2017 NHK Trophy: All components are not created equal – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Michelle Kwan on Why We Need the Olympics Now More Than Ever – by Victoria Hoff, The Thirty.Byrdie.com

    Michelle Kwan’s Exercise Routine Is Still Pretty Intense – by Harling Ross, Man Repeller.com

    2018-2019 Figure Skating Events: The ISU has released Communication No. 2124, outlining some major events for the following season – Source, GoldenSkate.com

    Expectation for popular American figure world and popularity slumping quarter of popularity slump – Source, Yahoo.co.jp

    2017 Breaking the Ice: Olympic Edition: Recognizing devoted supporters & celebrating our skaters! – by Paul Dore, SkateCanada.ca

    Road to the 2017 Grand Prix Final: GP Series standings – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, November 12, 2017

    Injured Yuzuru Hanyu out for three to four weeks – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Virtue, Moir glide to victory in Japan, clinch final berth – Source, Reuters.com

    Medvedeva wins NHK Trophy to secure Grand Prix berth – Source, Asahi Shimbun

    Maxim Trankov: Sui and Han should have broken our record long ago – Source, FS Gossips blog

    Raising Money for Olympic Hopefuls – by Bill Michlowski, WNEP16

    Evgenia Medvedeva wins NHK Trophy to secure Grand Prix berth: Canadian pair Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau just miss podium – Source, CBC.ca

    Team USA Captures Second Medal at NHK Trophy – Source, USFSA.org

    Double Salchows In The Dark: How Skating Coped With The Blackout – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2017 NHK Trophy SO and Results Page -Source, ISUResults.com

    Local skater performs short program – Source, Weyburn Review

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, November 11, 2017

    Russians Evgenia Medvedeva, Sergei Voronov capture NHK Trophy titles – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    2017 NHK Trophy play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Russia’s Voronov leads veteran charge to podium in Osaka – Source, ISU.org

    Virtue/Moir (CAN) set the pace in Short Dance at NHK Trophy – Source, ISU.org

    Alina Zagitova: When I leave the pedestal I’m an ordinary girl, who starts everything anew – Source, FS Gossips blog

    Evgenia Medvedeva, Carolina Kostner finish 1-2 in NHK Trophy women’s short program – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    United States Solid on Day One of Competition at NHK Trophy – Source, USFSA.org

    The Ice Skating Rink at Dilworth Park Opens Today – by Claire Sasko, PhillyMag.com

    Did Skate Canada lose virtue with gift pushing star skater’s brand? – by Philip Hersh, Globetrotting

    2017 Volvo Open Cup, Riga, Latvia Starting Orders and Results Page – Source, KristalIce.lv

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