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Watching the Zamboni => Spectator Skating Discussions => Topic started by: jjane45 on April 04, 2012, 03:23:03 PM
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I just felt this forum may need a general chit chat thread :)
Looking forward to the World Team Trophy in Japan this month. Very surprised that Team Japan does not include Mao Asada (lower world ranking) nor Yuzuru Hanyu (ankle injury :(). Quite curious about Team USA assignment. Hoping all athletes have a blast and end the season with programs they are proud of!
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Hanyu has an ankle injury?
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I've decided to boycott any world team competitions - the Olympic committee favors this over synchro, which just seems so unfair to me!
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the Olympic committee favors this over synchro, which just seems so unfair to me!
I agree... I'd personally love to see world-class Synchro skating :)
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I've decided to boycott any world team competitions - the Olympic committee favors this over synchro, which just seems so unfair to me!
I don't think it is the ISU that doesn't want synchro- it is the IOC. They won't allow more competitors to the Olympics. I think the ISU would be happy to have it added.
I think this team competition is fantastic. It may or may not be how the Olympic team event is run (details aren't out yet)- but it is basically a fluff event with great prize money. I think anything that gives the skaters a chance to earn some money is a good thing. Prize money in skating is just not enough to keep up with training expenses. The Japanese federation (who hosts this event) has done a great job of giving good incentive to skaters to come (and unfortunately the ISU has given great negative incentive: skate, or no shows until after the event)
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I'm more curious to know who Russia will send!
The pairs and ice dance I think are pretty set, and they'll probably send Leonova for the women, but I would LOVE to see them put a big vote of confidence in Gachinski and send him too. Right now I think confidence is what he needs. Sending Voronov instead or something would be a huge blow for him.
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Looking forward to the World Team Trophy in Japan this month... Quite curious about Team USA assignment.
Gracie Gold gets to go!! Well if she comes out near the top there will be lots of talk about Worlds assignment for Nice!
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I am very excited for Gracie. She is a fun skater to watch. I like watching Vanessa as well. The kids at the rink will be thrilled to see a young skater go to WTT.
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I've loved watching Gracie on youtube for a couple of years now so I am super excited for the success she's had this season. I hope she does great at WTT!
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Confessions of a Covert Daisuke Takahashi Fan - a guilty pleasure
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/04/23/confessions-of-a-covert-daisuke-takahashi-fan/
I thought the article is making ordinary things out of proportion. Thought I'd be reading about secret societies out something, and what the Japanese aunties do seem like everyday normal stuff.
Wait, maybe I'm not that normal after all? :o
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Japanese female culture is sexually repressed. Think of the women living in the Victorian era when it comes to sex. So admitting to anyone that they enjoy watching more than skating is a huge no.
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This sub-forum is so quiet ;)
Quite curious who will be Rockne Brubaker's new partner and whether the season will happen for him... So much drama in US pairs skating!!
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This forum has really been quiet in the fan skating area over the years - it used to be WAY more active but the fans have all moved over to FSU...
Do you lurk or post there? It is kind of fun and they have a language and format all their own - it takes a bit of getting used to.
I am a huge fan - thinking of going to Skate America this year - it is in Seattle - so close and so cheap for 3 days of great skating!!!
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I mostly lurk over there, or sometimes post in MITF forum. So many things to look forward to this coming season... wait, the season has started, at least with JGP lol.
I managed to attend 4CC earlier this year, it was the first elite competition for me. Very gorgeous line up and I acted like a crazy fan girl, running about trying to get autographs haha.
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THE SEASON HAS STARTED ;D
So sad that Jason's first JGP of the year was such a horrid mess (by his standards, anyway). Wonder what went wrong? Lots of the mistakes were uncharacteristic and it seemed that the tech panel in Courchevel was really harsh. Still, I'm sure many skaters would love to make as much a mess of their SP as Jason did and still medal.
JGP Lake Placid starts on Thursday so it's out of the Mr Ponytail camp and into camp Mr Gorgeous Blue Eyes! :blush: (Josh, lol!)
Crazy little Russian jumping bean in the ladies' in the form of Elena Radionova in Courchevel - wow!
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THE SEASON HAS STARTED ;D So sad that Jason's first JGP of the year was such a horrid mess (by his standards, anyway). Wonder what went wrong?
More warped boots! ::>)
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More warped boots! ::>)
I hope not! :o
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Oooh , Lake Placid - I will have to start paying attention as our local dance team is skating!!!!! Maddie Heritage and Nathan Fast :pop:
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I hope not! :o
I was just kidding. Team Dornbush reported that last season's dismal performances were due to warped boots. Hope Ricky has a better season after fixing the equipment issues!
And Wenjing Sui is reported to have injured... Arrgggghhhhh poor girl.
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I was just kidding. Team Dornbush reported that last season's dismal performances were due to warped boots. Hope Ricky has a better season after fixing the equipment issues!
Yeah, I heard about Dornbush's problems. Apparently there were a few issues with Riedells recently. I think Jason wears Jacksons but Josh wears Riedells so it's Josh I have to worry about :-\ although Artur wears Jacksons too and his problems at Worlds were boot-related. Bah!
Looking forward to JGP #2 although after Courchevel the number of people predicting a cakewalk for Josh are making me nervous.
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And it was a cakewalk for Josh! JGP men battle is exciting this year. I look forward to see Nathan Chen and Han Yan. Too bad He Zhang withdrew due to injury. (and lol @ how many times it got auto corrected to JPG)
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And it was a cakewalk for Josh! JGP men battle is exciting this year. I look forward to see Nathan Chen and Han Yan. Too bad He Zhang withdrew due to injury. (and lol @ how many times it got auto corrected to JPG)
I think I may have only just recovered from my semi-permanent swoon that started after Josh's short program. As Doug Mattis said on Twitter, it was a very Senior-level skate. The smile on his face after he landed the quad in the LP was just :love: If he can keep skating like this, there are quite a few Senior US men who should start looking nervously over their shoulders when Nationals comes around...
I'm actually quite enjoying the JGP, this is the first year I've really followed it (thanks to Josh and Jason) and it's quite fun. Got to wait for next week for #3 :(
And of course, huge proud shoutout for Jordan Dodds at Lake Placid who not only skated men's but turned around and did pairs as well! ;D
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Michelle Kwan engaged, huge congratulations!
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20628947,00.html
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Jason Brown went for the 3A in his short program in Turkey!
Two-footed and called as a downgrade (I think that was a bit stiff TBH), but the fact is, he tried it!
I'm sure you can imagine the look on my face, I think it resembled this ;D
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Go Jason! I hope Rachel Flatt bounces back by Skate America, reports sound devastating...
pic.twitter.com/5XOklPJF
Venue for Opera on Ice in Italy, wow just wow.
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Jason went for it in the LP too, stood up on two feet, and was called 3A<, which is an improvement! Frankly I'm just impressed he stayed on his feet, he was that crossed up on the landing.
He won by 24 points in the end, not quite as good as Josh's 36 :P I am sure they will banter about it.
What happened to Rachel?
The JGP in Slovenia starts with the draw tomorrow night, and it's a clash of heavyweights - Han Yan vs Joshua Farris with the interloper Boyang Jin! (Still amazed USFSA didn't quickly switch things around so Josh didn't have to face Han yet, but this could get INTERESTING.)
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Go Jason! I hope Rachel Flatt bounces back by Skate America, reports sound devastating...
pic.twitter.com/5XOklPJF
Venue for Opera on Ice in Italy, wow just wow.
I'd kill to go to opera on ice. I heard about it when. I was there two years ago but it happened after my study abroad was over.
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Men's event in JGP Slovenia = bloodbath. And of course Yan Han caught fever AGAIN just in time for competition.
Rachel Flatt is apparently out of shape, scoring just over 100 combing SP and LP in a recent small competition, without reports of injury.
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Men's event in JGP Slovenia = bloodbath. And of course Yan Han caught fever AGAIN just in time for competition.
Actually I had heard he told his fans there was nothing physically wrong with him, he just didn't skate well.
You have to hand it to Joshua Farris though - he really fought for that FS and came home with a 24 point win. Not bad!
Farris, Jason Brown and Boyang Jin have all now secured their spots at JGPF.
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Yan Han's 9/29 weibo is back/hip/shoulder pain, definitely not in top physical condition. I just hope it's not mental because he is chronically having issues at competitions :/
Little Nathan is next stop, right? And Johnny Weir's debut at Finlandia. Lucky Japanese fans with Medal Winners Open and Japan Open and Champions on Ice..!! :swoon
Half way through JGP already, time is flying.
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Lucky Japanese fans with Medal Winners Open and Japan Open and Champions on Ice..!! :swoon
Carnival on Ice... What was I thinking (ooops :P)
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Just started watching the performances from the Finlandia Trophy on YouTube.
Weir's quad looks good, a little scary on the landing and he definitely needs speed/stamina, but all in all, bravo for Johnny. I hope he has a good season and doesn't get bogged down with controversy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7KQBDOGMxA
Dornbush was really good, although I felt like he was out of synch with the music at points:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezleRILtPTs&feature=plcp
Great power and speed. Very interesting spin position at the end - sort of a donut spin with the blade pulled in. Looked a little slow and shaky, but it should be fantastic by the time he reaches Nationals.
Is it wrong to say I enjoyed Dornbush's music far more than Weir's? I'm just tired of elevator music and delicate classical pieces. I want to see men skate showy numbers.
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Kudos to Johnny!! An actual comeback and decent showing!
And yay for Yuzuru Hanyu!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely lurve this kid. :love: (((his stamina and right ankle)))
Both Mao Asada and Daisuke Takahashi had strong programs at Japan Open, double yay!!
Looking forward to a great season ahead, everyone please stay healthy.
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Just read that the program book at Japan Open actually includes FLAGS! How considerate :)
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Lysacek just withdrew from Skate America, according to icenetwork:
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121010&content_id=39665978&vkey=ice_news
Armin Mahbanoozadeh is replacing him in the lineup.
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Speedy recovery to Evan!! According to FSU reports, last week he was still in excellent shape. Tribune article (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-injured-lysacek-out-of-skate-america-20121010,0,7288085.story) says
Lysacek said he was not worried that the injury, which he sustained in early August, could keep him out for the season... He said the injury occurred when his leg slipped on gravel while he was doing warm-up lunges outside the rink... "I kept skating on it for a few days, and that possibly made it worse," he said. "When I couldn't walk or skate, I stopped."
And Miki Ando is out of GP series because she does not have a coach.
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***SPOILER WARNING***
I spent a little time snooping around the 'net, looking for results and performances from the Medal Winner's Open 2012. Found this webpage that gave results and video links.
The Medal Winners Open also took place, featuring a big-name field of Olympic and World champions and medalists from the past two few decades. 2008 World champion Jeffrey Buttle, who also competed in the Japan Open, took the men's title, with 2006 Olympic champion Shizuka Arakawa winning the ladies' event.
MEDAL WINNERS OPEN
Men (final standings)
1. Jeffrey Buttle CAN - 83.40 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/jeffrey-buttle-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
2. Kurt Browning CAN - 71.57 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/kurt-browning-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
3. Ilia Kulik RUS - 69.93 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/ilia-kulik-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
4. Takeshi Honda JPN - 69.32 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/takeshi-honda-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
5. Alexei Yagudin RUS - 69.10 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/alexei-yagudin-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
6. Philippe Candeloro FRA - 51.63 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/philippe-candeloro-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
Ladies (final standings)
1. Shizuka Arakawa JPN - 64.80 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/shizuka-arakawa-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
2. Joannie Rochette CAN - 63.47 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/joannie-rochette-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
3. Irina Slutskaya RUS - 61.97 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/irina-slutskaya-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
4. Sarah Meier SUI - 54.53 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/sarah-meier-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
5. Laura Lepisto FIN - 52.98 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/laura-lepisto-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
6. Kimmie Meissner USA - 51.90 VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/kimmie-meissner-2012-medal-winners-open-program)
CARNIVAL ON ICE (GALA)
- Kurt Browning/Jeffrey Buttle/Takahiko Kozuka VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/kurt-browning-jeffrey-buttle-takahiko-kozuka-2012-japan-open-exhibition)
- Alexei Yagudin VIDEO (http://www.examiner.com/video/alexei-yagudin-2012-japan-open-exhibition)
Examiner.com article (http://www.examiner.com/article/2012-japan-open-and-medal-winners-open-results)
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Thanks for sharing!! Love this - especially Kurt! :love:
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My jaw just dropped looking at the ladies SP placements from Skate Canada. Hope tomorrow is a better day for my faves.
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The point spread was pretty close. It looks like everyone had a hard skate.
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I don't want to think about Skate Canada.
Everytime I do I just want to fly around the world and give Artur Gachinski a great big hug and tell him he really is good and he needs to trust himself. And also that it wasn't THAT bad...really...I swear... :'(
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Somehow ran into this photo from 2008 junior worlds (http://suite101.com/article/junior-ladies-skate-at-2008-worlds-a47295), can't believe it's merely 4 years between now and then... tears.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/2008_WJC_Ladies_Podium.jpg)
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Did anyone else find it odd that the Russian men were undermarked in, um, Cup of Russia?
Menshov definitely should have been above Brezina and I wasn't all that impressed with Dornbush and thought Gachinski should have had him even with that free skate.
Anyway, now I'm looking forward to the J/GPF. The US are going to have two Junior men in the final, and no Senior men. lolwat.
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Mao Asada captures GPF title again, Kim Yuna posts 72+ SP score in her comeback. Bring it on, ladies!!!
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Japan nationals men's event is such a bloodbath... Extremely competitive and well skated, definitely not "last man left standing" kind of competition. Wow just wow. Nervous for long programs tomorrow.
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It sure looked that way. I missed it, I was finishing my Christmas shopping.
Looking forward to Russian Nationals too - hoping Artur gives me a nice Christmas present!
Quite miffed I then have to wait a whole month after that for US Nationals.
Being a skating fan is tiring. Oh well. At least I have news to tide me over - I heard that Jason Brown is landing beautiful 3A-3Ts now in practice ;)
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Japan nationals men's event is such a bloodbath... Extremely competitive and well skated, definitely not "last man left standing" kind of competition. Wow just wow. Nervous for long programs tomorrow.
Kozuka, Oda, Machilda off the podium. Crazy that 3 men with the top 10 SB score cannot make it out of their nationals. No worlds, no 4cc, end of season. ???
(http://ww2.sinaimg.cn/mw690/9e9f333btw1e043mnhpfcj.jpg)
Japan Nationals medalists victory lap, short track speed skating style. Led by federation president?
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Congratulations to Evgeni Plushenko on winning his TENTH Russian National title and SIXTIETH gold medal!
He, Voronov, and Menshov are the likely team for Worlds. Gachinski finished fourth.
...okay, okay I'm worried about Gachinski. He was complaining of numbness in his legs and he took his skates off very fast after his performance.
Meanwhile, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva led after the short program, but withdrew due to illness today.
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Meanwhile, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva led after the short program, but withdrew due to illness today.
She somehow showed up after all, fought through it and finally WON the national title!!!! :love:
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She somehow showed up after all, fought through it and finally WON the national title!!!! :love:
Clearly I should never sleep! I went to bed at 1am because I was hearing from all sides that she was definitely withdrawn and the doctor had forbidden her to skate, and then when I woke up I discovered she won! :o
Mishin must be mighty proud of how tough his skaters are!
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Barring a major disaster in LP tomorrow, Kaetlyn Osmond will be crowned as the Canadian ladies champion. She scored 70.04 in the SP today.
I remember Kim Yuna and Carolina Kostner also had 70+ at senior B / nationals, anyone else? (internationally, no lady has cracked 70 since 2012 worlds per ISU (http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/pbslsp.htm))
As far as the men are concerned, I remember Yuzuru Hanyu, Daisuke Takahashi, Patrick Chan, and Evgeni Plushenko scoring over 90 in this season, including national scores. Am I missing anyone?
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I am extremely excited for Four Continents in Japan this week. So much suspense.
Mao Asada testing 3A and 3-3 loop combo. Hanyu vs Dai, season's round 4.
Several future stars debut for ISU senior championship...
Best of luck to everyone!!
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FOUR CONTINENTS!!!!!!! :love: :love: :love: