2017-2018 Canadian Road to the Olympics

[mrrice]

That's my whole point chuckm, she stated the season off horrifically and showed improvement throughout. Her season ended besting good skaters like Karen, Li, Murakami, Choi, Alaine and arguably Gracie, which was a confidence builder and a reason to keep skating, after many thought she was done with the sport given her injury and a lack luster season.

As I say, she's peaks late in the season.

Completely true!!! She's always been pleasant to watch but, it was this SP from 2013 Nationals that made me believe that she could win it all. She came very close last year and I'm hoping for great performances at Nationals where she is the clear favorite.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FeNFi331yE

 

[chuckm]

OTOH, Kaetlyn and Gracie were "bested" by midrank skaters Hongo and Park, which would certainly be a huge confidence builder for them, don't you think?

 

[mrrice]

OTOH, Kaetlyn and Gracie were "bested" by midrank skaters Hongo and Park, which would certainly be a huge confidence builder for them, don't you think?

After 2016, I think I could have beaten Gracie due to her mental state. You could see it in her face that she just wasn't her old self. My real for her future is that she finds something she loves to do and keeps her happy and motivated.

 

[Osmond4gold]

OTOH, Kaetlyn and Gracie were "bested" by midrank skaters Hongo and Park, which would certainly be a huge confidence builder for them, don't you think?

Yes, and as we know they both were dealing with health issues. Gracie went on to a medal at Worlds (SP medal that is) and a very respectable 4th place finish.

 

[Osmond4gold]

Completely true!!! She's always been pleasant to watch but, it was this SP from 2013 Nationals that made me believe that she could win it all. She came very close last year and I'm hoping for great performances at Nationals where she is the clear favorite.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FeNFi331yE

Thanks Mr. Rice, for this reminder. I don't know if any other 17 year old that could skate with such difficult choreography, joy and oh those transitions. Just amazing!

 

[mrrice]

Thanks Mr. Rice, for this reminder. I don't know if any other 17 year old that could skate with such difficult choreography, joy and oh those transitions. Just amazing!

You're very welcome and I truly believe that she and Patrick will bring the house down at Nationals. They are both seasoned Veterans and if Patrick can breathe, I think he's gonna win. Even if he can't breathe, I believe the association will put him on the team like they did with Michelle Kwan in 2006. He just needs to be healthy and he'll be fine.

 

[chuckm]

Completely true!!! She's always been pleasant to watch but, it was this SP from 2013 Nationals that made me believe that she could win it all. She came very close last year and I'm hoping for great performances at Nationals where she is the clear favorite.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FeNFi331yE

Kaetlyn has always had great SPs. The SP has never been a problem for her---it's the freeskate that is her nemesis. Kaetlyn always starts off the FS with great energy and power, but from the midpoint on, as the energy tapers off, the mistakes creep in.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Besides Patrick, who has the best chances for the team?

 

[Weathergal]

Besides Patrick, who has the best chances for the team?

That's the big question. Kevin Reynolds and Nam Nguyen haven't been convincing. Neither has Liam Firus. Eladj Balde has been pretty much off the radar. Right now my dark horse pick is Keegan Messing, bu who knows?

 

[Lester]

Looks like Piper and Paul may have changed their FD.

 

[moon]

Ah yes, and not surprisingly promoted by their coaches personal PR team PJ Kwong. I used to enjoy listening to her but then she became so shamelessly a Gilles Poirier promoter I grew weary of her endless praise

 

[Lester]

Ah yes, and not surprisingly promoted by their coaches personal PR team PJ Kwong. I used to enjoy listening to her but then she became so shamelessly a Gilles Poirier promoter I grew weary of her endless praise

Not an issue for me, because I adore them ;DDD

But yes, she is all about this team, I agree, and talks about pretty much nobody else. Maybe she has easier access to them, who knows.

Anyway, she says the new program is James Bond-themed on her site. I am excited!

 

[Osmond4gold]

Ah yes, and not surprisingly promoted by their coaches personal PR team PJ Kwong. I used to enjoy listening to her but then she became so shamelessly a Gilles Poirier promoter I grew weary of her endless praise

So PJ has moved on from all things Pooh and Hanyu? Wow, I thought that relationship was for life.

 

[mrrice]

That's the big question. Kevin Reynolds and Nam Nguyen haven't been convincing. Neither has Liam Firus. Eladj Balde has been pretty much off the radar. Right now my dark horse pick is Keegan Messing, bu who knows?

I'll have to look him up but, other than Keegan, I was thinking they might send that young skater who reminds me of Patrick if he's old enough. I haven't seen Nam skate great in a while but, lots of skaters really bring it at Nationals which is why I wish I was going this year.

The skater I was thinking of is Joseph Phan. Is there any chance he'll make the team?

 

[siberia82]

The skater I was thinking of is Joseph Phan. Is there any chance he'll make the team?

Nope, he doesn't have the senior-level TES minimums because Skate Canada didn't bother to send him to a Challenger Series event.

 

[mrrice]

Nope, he doesn't have the senior-level TES minimums because Skate Canada didn't bother to send him to a Challenger Series event.

That's too bad....I just checked and it looks like Canada has 2 spots for the Men.....If that's the case, I'd definitely send Patrick and Keegan.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Yeah I want Keegan there as well...

 

[singerskates]

Nope, he doesn't have the senior-level TES minimums because Skate Canada didn't bother to send him to a Challenger Series event.

Phan is only 14 ; too young for international Senior Men's.

 

[Osmond4gold]

Phan is only 14 ; too young for international Senior Men's.

Not sure where you source your info singer, but Joseph "I am a fan" Phan, is 16 at present.

 

[singerskates]

Not sure where you source your info singer, but Joseph "I am a fan" Phan, is 16 at present.

Thought he was 14. Must have watch an old video and not noticed the year. Sorry!!!!!!