Best Mens Short Programs:

Here are some videos of what I feel are the best mens short programs.  What are your favs?

Mao Asada's 3Flip-3Loop Attempt:

I want to thank fellow poster, smile, for alerting me to Mao's jump attempt.  Mao has apparently been doing many shows which is very courageous considering she is going through such a difficult time right now.

Here is a video of the jump:

Yuna Kim Donates to National Figure Skating Team:

It's so nice to see Yuna Kim donating so much to charity.  Here is the link:
http://www.dkpopnews.net/2012/01/news-iu-and-kim-yuna-donate-73-million.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Anticipating US Nationals 2012: Pairs

One of the most disappointing events that took place last year was the split of John and Caitlin.  Much like the curse of the Sports Illustrated Cover or The Curse of the Best Actress winning an Oscar, there seems to be a US Pairs curse.  Shorty after a win, there is a split.  It seems to be the most unlikely thing to do after winning such an event, but alas it's been the story of US pairs as of late.  

How do you like the new pair of John and Caydee and did you think John made the right move?   Perhaps only time will tell, but it's a shame such a talented skater like Caitlin is partnerless.  Caitlin has said that she will be in attendance at nationals this year.  This is going to be quite an interesting US nationals.

Videos of some of the top US pairs skaters competing in the 2011 Grand Prix:

How do you think they will all do?

Anticipating Canadian Nationals 2012: The Ladies

The Start orders are up for the ladies.  Hopefully Cynthia can make some improvements under the new coaching change of Brian Orser.  She just can't be making mistakes like this anymore:

Results/Entries/Start Orders: http://results.skatecanada.ca/2011-2012/2012CDNS.cfm?strLang=E Ladies: 1 Cynthia Phaneuf QC 2 Myriane Samson QC 3 Amelie Lacoste QC 4 Adriana DeSanctis CO 5 Kaetlyn Osmond AB/NT/NU 6 Alexandra Gagnon QC 7 Alaine Chartrand EO 8 Kate Charbonneau MB 9 Alexandra Najarro CO 10 Vanessa Grenier QC 11 Jessica Dube QC 12 Sarah Jourdain QC 13 Roxanne Rheault QC 14 Izabel Valiquette QC 15 Devon Neuls AB/NT/NU 16 Kaleigh Hole MB 17 Rachel Gendron QC 18 Cambria Little BC/YT SUB Alexie Gélinas QC

Anticipating Canadian Nationals 2012: The Men

The start up orders are up for Canadian nationals.  It will be interesting to see how Chan does, he'll probably have his long program cleaned up much like he did last year.  I'm really hoping to see it more cleanly so it can be more enjoyable.   Hopefully Kevin can also clean up his jumps, he's had a rough time the last few years, hopefully he can make a break through.

2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships

Moncton Coliseum Complex

January 16M, 2o0n12ctonJ,aNnu.Bary 22, 2012

Senior Men Short Program

Starting Order

Name Section

Dominic Rondeau QC

Benjamin Tidy QC

Benjamin Guthrie NO

David Struthers QC

Sasha Alcoloumbre QC

Charles Dion QC

Shaquille Davis CO

Samuel Morais QC

Dave Ferland QC

Raphael Yacobi-Harris CO

Maxime-Billy Fortin QC

Nam Nguyen BC/YT

Liam Firus BC/YT

Jeremy Ten BC/YT

Andrei Rogozine CO

Elladj Balde QC

Kevin Reynolds BC/YT

Patrick Chan CO

http://results.skatecanada.ca/2011-2012/2012CDNS.cfm?strLang=E

Anticipating US Nationals 2012: The Men

This Championship belongs to Jeremy Abbott, this is his year.  After last years poor mens Worlds showing, the US judges will probably finally come to terms with the fact that Jeremy is much needed for the World team.  Is he is after all, the only US skater to go to the GPF.

The real intrigue will most probably be the fight for silver and bronze.  This will most likely be between Adam Rippon, Max Aaron, Stephen Carrier and Ross Miner.  Whether or not Adam plans to do the quad lutz is uncertain, Brandon probably will try it because it is all he has to go on, but even if he does do it, the medals probably are still out of sight.

Adam Sp TEB:

Adam LP:

Max Aaron Nebelhorn Trophy:

Stephen Carriere:

Ross Miner: