No Reynolds got the invite outright. Not a host spot.
Which I'm SO excited for cause I'll finally see him skate in person!
No Reynolds got the invite outright. Not a host spot.
What was the music choice for Nathan's LP?
... He couldn't lose however Nam would do. ...
No Reynolds got the invite outright. Not a host spot.
Mao's Last Dancer - an Australian film made in 2009. The heavy part in the middle is Stravinsky - Rite of Spring (I think).
Just got home from the competition. One of the funnest nights of skating I've had outside of Nationals. It's so great to be in an audience where everyone is there because they know and love skating.
Strongly disagree with this comment re Nam going to 2017 Worlds in Liam's place.
Watched Nathan's FS. Am stunned. This is a great, great vehicle for him. Talk about finding a signature program, and here it is. I have watched the movie it is based on, and while I think some themes are problematic, the soundtrack is not one of them. I hope Nathan will change costume though. There are quite a few possibilities! I think with two programs as good as this and the phenomenal tech he will be the man to beat this season. I sense a power shift coming.
Totally agree, just watched it. It has a level of sophistication that is almost antithesis of last year's FS. I am astonished of the development.
Quite honestly, this is a strong understated elegant and confident program that I'd probably prefer over repeat programs. But Orser apparently said they are going to make some improvements on the choreography on their repeat programs, so I guess we will see.
Mens are very exciting and unpredictable right now, the standards are unbelievable and given how Olympics don't seem to favour repeat champions, we may be in for a surprise. I want to see how Boyang improve this year... super curious.
He had a history of bombing at international events and asked to be left off the Worlds team, passing the responsibility of getting 3 Olympic spots for Canada to Nam and of course Patrick. He might have bowed to the popular opinion of the time but got a lot of goodwill with that. He couldn't lose however Nam would do. Of course Canada then ended up with only 2 spots any way.
I was referring to 2016 Worlds. ...
no no... i am talking about last year when he had a home spot for skate canada... but as he had been out of competing for a while, only ONE GP... after getting a bronze medal, many hoped he would get an invite in any of the other GPs so he may qualify for GPF... however, some countries didn't both using all their spots..
that's what i am referring to. (this year he got 2 spots based on his placement at worlds as #9th)
I guess I'm confused cause you mentioned Japan...and they did use all their spots. I thought you referring to Kevin being at NHK Trophy -- and both times he was invited, it wasn't a host pick.
In any case, my only point is in a county like the US where there's a lot of men in their field, I don't see them giving it away.
I was referring to 2016 Worlds. Liam had earned a spot to Worlds. However, based on his international record and his own condition at the time, together with the public sentiment, it would be extremely difficult for him to perform well under the intense pressure. Passing the responsibility to Nam, he was a good sport if Nam did well, and nobody could blame him if Nam did badly, which Nam did.
Canada has only 2 spots for the 2018 Olympics and Worlds. Patrick will be going and the second spot is open. Liam has a chance as do several other Canadian Men. If Liam keeps up the excellence he exhibited at this event and even progresses through the season, he himself as well as the Canadian public will have much confidence in him if he does earn a spot to both of these major events.
what i was talking about is that countries, including japan, didn't use all their spots many a times..... when other skaters would have been happy to have them after medaling in one event... it happened to a canadian lady as well.. (i think that was the japan unused spot that cause ire here)... Kevin is lucky this year as he placed high enough and will be going to two events. YAY!
I have tried to explain that many times, including in 2016 when this happened... but don't bother... nobody wants to hear the truth...
i am just so happy that Liam skated well this event... and still reserve a bit of excitement as there were 3 falls over the course of two programs... and that wouldn't be enough in most scenarios to get to the games... so go Liam, get things even better!