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There was discussion recently about Castelli/ Tran, who I always loved and wanted to see excel. But it was not to be. They did receive support from U.S. fed too, despite 2017 U.S. Nationals selection process seemingly ignoring them. That was probably due, in part, to the upcoming Olympic season and Tran not yet being eligible for the Olympics. As well, there were two successful new partnerships, and two, now legendary teams who were coming back from serious injury and illness. There's no question that C/T should have at least got a 4CCs assignment (which would have allowed Haven/ Brandon to regroup after their Nationals win, and more crucially, allow Haven to rest her knee before Worlds).
Of course, that's all water under the bridge now. The skaters have long since moved on with their lives, despite fans' memories and 'what ifs'. I'm not bringing this up for arguments, btw. I just want to post C/T's fabulous 2016 fabulous exhibition!
Over six years hence, this video is still receiving oohs & ahs, and superlative commentary on YouTube. This is just another example of how badly the sport refuses to understand how YouTube could be used to help promote skaters and grow the sport's audience.
Mervin was such a great pairs partner: smooth, sexy, adeptly skilled, good-humored, and so cool.
Teams today could get inspirations from some of C/T's moves in this program.
Of course, that's all water under the bridge now. The skaters have long since moved on with their lives, despite fans' memories and 'what ifs'. I'm not bringing this up for arguments, btw. I just want to post C/T's fabulous 2016 fabulous exhibition!
Over six years hence, this video is still receiving oohs & ahs, and superlative commentary on YouTube. This is just another example of how badly the sport refuses to understand how YouTube could be used to help promote skaters and grow the sport's audience.Mervin was such a great pairs partner: smooth, sexy, adeptly skilled, good-humored, and so cool.
Teams today could get inspirations from some of C/T's moves in this program.
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Certainly, the judges already appear to really like them.
In the Julie Wie interview (which took place after Nebelhorn Trophy), we learn additional details about how Hase/ Volodin became a team; how they chose their music; what their tryout was like, etc. It's a nice complement to the GS interview, which covers similar topics.
🌪They were a promising team. But sadly, Stephanie soon afterward broke her arm, and John decided to move on. He partnered with Kyoko Ina. Although, John and Kyoko did not get along very well off the ice, they managed to put their differences aside to build a successful career. They were eventually trained by Tamara Moskvina, guys. 
Thus, U.S. pairs matches the Canadian pairs podium drought record of 18 years (1965 - 1982), a span during which U.S. pairs teams managed to get on the podium; it was the burgeoning days of Russian pairs dominance.
