Skating articles for today - update daily

The great competitive legacy of the SC of Boston: Skating club sends many performers to national stage - by Liz Leamy, IceNetwork News

Translated interview and Q&A with Pang/Tong - Source, A Translation post from 'feraina' @ FSU

Small moves made in Britain and Hungary: Stacey Kemp and David King are week's only big movers - by Todd Hinckley, IceNetwork News

Dancing On Ice - Torvill and Dean say contestants get teary - Source, MyPark Magazine

Skater Going To Nationals - by Penelope Overton, Courant.com

Hayward figure skaters bring home gold medals - Source, Haywordwi.com

Girls everywhere excited to meet Mia, 2008 American Girl Place Doll of the Year - Source, Lifeskate.com

Buttle finishes first in short program, shows he won't give up title without fight - Source, TSN.ca

Beijing figure skating team to strengthen scientific training - Source, China View

No place like home: But does the Royal Glenora still want Sale and Pelletier to feel that way? - by Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun

Wagner ready to step up: Teen from Virginia wants her turn in the spotlight - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Day by Day – Figure Skating Sensation Mirai Nagasu - by Sanaphay Rattanavong, Asian Week Online

Other Asian American Senior Ladies at the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships - by Sanaphay Rattanavong, Asian Week Online

2008 U.S. National Championships - Saint Paul, MN: Senior Event Preview - by Katie Weigel, Ice-Dance.com

Dreaming of Being a Princess on Ice - Source, dongA.com

Figure Skating 101 - Jan. 18 - by Jo-Ann Schneider Farris, IceNetwork News

With old stars gone, figure skating having to find its way again - by Nancy Armour, USA Today

MN Skaters Compete At Figure Skating Championships - Source, WCCO.com

Free events for the (St. Paul) public - Source, StarTribune.com

Cathedral of St. Paul to bless figure skaters and their skates - by Nancy Yang, TwinCities.com

Chan becomes Canada's youngest men's figure skating champ - by Terry Bell, The National Post

Chan dethrones Buttle to become national champion - Source, CBC Sports

Langlois, Hay capture pairs gold at Canadian figure skating championships - Source, The Canadian Press

Rochette takes ladies lead at Canadians: Defending champ holds slim lead over Leung - by Laurie Nealin, IceNetwork News

U.S. Figure Skating Championships preview: Hello, ladies - by Rachel Blount, The Star Tribune

U.S. Figure Skating preview: Spins and spills take center ice - by Rachel Blount, The Star Tribune

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Dance preview - Source, The Star Tribune

Samiera Abou-Nasr: Inspiration on ice - by Gail Rosenblum, The Star Tribune

Local teams' title quests begin soon - by Jo-Ann Barnas, Detroit Free Press

Defending their national title - by Nancy Yang, MercuryNews.com

14, and under pressure - by Bao Ong, MercuryNews.com

Kelsey is golden! Salisbury native claims national junior figure skating crown - by Cole Hobson, Times Transcript

Haydenettes in Fourth after hort Program at Cup of Berlin - Source, U.S. Figure Skating

Virtue, Moir capture Canadian ice dance crown - Source, CBC Sports

Dawn of a new era? Chan could be next Great White North hope - by Terry Jones, Winnipeg Sun

For Zhang, no better model: Skater, 14, bears many resemblances to ex-champ Kwan - by Phil Hersh, Chicago Tribune

The ice is heating up: The figure skating nationals appear to be a huge draw for St. Paul - by Jean Hopfensberger and Kevin Giles, Star Tribune

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Locals to watch - Source, Star Tribune

Men's skating: Quadruple focus - by Kelsie Smith, MercuryNews.com

The Spotlight on Kimmie: Meissner balances college life with staying on top in U.S. skating - by Martin Frank, Delaware Online

EHT sisters return to U.S. Figure Skating Championships - by Patrick Carragher, Press of Atlantic City

Behind Smiles, Sequins, Nothing but Hard Work: Silver Spring Teen Aims for 2010 Olympics - by Liz Clarke, Washington Post


Minnesota skaters should cut quite a figure at national championships in St. Paul - by Pat Borzi, MinnPost,com

MN Skaters Compete At Figure Skating Championships - Source, WCCO Sports

Virtue, Moir claim Canadian senior dance crown: Canadian duo wins fourth national ice dancing title - by Laurie Nealin, IceNetwork News

Rochette makes it four in a row - by Laurie Nealin, IceNetwork News

Rochette wins 4th Canadian skating title - Source, CBC Sports

Rivalry between Weir-Lysacek gives US skating some buzz - by Nancy Armour, USA Today

Wolf, Ainsworth lead after compulsories - by Becca Staed, IceNetwork News

Lamay leads novice ladies after short program: Less than two points seperate top two skaters - by Becca Staed, IceNetwork News

Canadian figure skating looks promising ahead of 2010 Olympics - by Terry Bell, The National Post

Skater etched in memory - Source, A Letter to the Editor - Boston Globe

Maxwell takes slim lead in junior ladies: Triple-triple combo helps skater make the grade - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

First day belongs to O'Shea: O'Shea leads competitive novice men's field - by Liz Leamy, IceNetwork News

U.S. figure skater Johnny Weir is overhauled and confident - by Brian Murphy, SanJose Mercury News

Pelletier & Sale enter skating hall of fame - by Terry Jones, Winnipeg Sun

Burnsville teen and her coach have a special bond - by Kelsie Smith, San Jose Mercury News

Langlois' dream finally comes true - by Rosie Dimanno, TheStar.com

Lysacek, Weir ready to duel: Intense rivalry lends drama on men's side - by Nancy Armour, Sun-Sentinel.com

Melting away: American interest in skating is on a downward spin thanks to dimming star power and unfamiliar storylines - Source, SignOnSanDiego.com

Prospects for Canadian skating much brighter - by Rosie Dimanno, TheStar.com

Spinning tunes: From vinyl to cassettes to CDs, the skaters' music has got to be right - by Mollly Millett, San Jose Mercury News

Lambiel, Joubert making comebacks at European figure skating championships - Source, International Herald Tribune

Results 2008 Canadian Figure Skating Championships - Source, LifeSkate.com

Europe's best skaters land in Zagreb: Several battles for gold to be waged in Croatia - by Klaus Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

O'Shea grabs novice men's title - by Mickey Brown, IceNetwork News

Carman, Knierim charm their way to title: Couple erases small deficit to win novice pairs crown - by Becca Staed, IceNetwork News

Secundy is back on top at nationals: 14-year-old wins novice ladies title, her second national crown - by Mickey Brown, IceNetwork News

Wolf and Ainsworth win novice dance: Long-time partners take national title - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Past, present and parents at U.S. Champs - by Lynn Rutherford and Liz Leamy, IceNetwork News

Hubbells waltz to lead: Siblings gain 3.64 points on field - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

No excuses for McLaughlin and Brubaker, says coach: Brubaker ready for action - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Scott Hamilton and Wife Welcome 2nd Son - Source, Associated Press

Skating notes: Rival ice tours likely to merge - by Rachel Blount, The Star Tribune

Janet Gerhauser Carpenter: MN Figure Skater To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame - Source, WCCO TV

Alissa Czisny learning skating secrets from legend Brian Boitano - by Kelsie Smith, San Jose Mercury News

Rhinestones on ice - it wasn't always that way - by Allison Kaplan, San Jose Mercury News

Day 2: Psyched for the juniors, fan commentary - by Chris Hewitt, San Jose Mercury News

Azerbaijani National Figure Skating Team to Attend European Championship - Source, News.Trend.az

Springs youngster, Rachel Flatt, ready for figure skating Nationals - by Jordan Mason, KOAA Sports

Parenting, mentoring keep former world champ Jill Trenary busy - by Brian Murphy, San Jose Mercury News

Confirmed: Yu-na Starting Year With Four Continents Event - by Kang Seung-woo, The Korea Times

Bereswill to make debut in seniors: Coach Faulkner helps ice dream come true for teen - by David Barron, Houston Chronicle

Gilles Jumps Her Way to Junior Title: Triples and combinations rule the day - by Liz Leamy, IceNetwork News

Ice Dancers Tanith Belbin And Ben Agosto Take Aim At Fifth Straight National Title - Source, Shimmy Online

Zhang steps into the Kwan void: The 14-year-old can't avoid the comparison before making her senior national debut - by Phil Hersh, Los Angeles Times

White has no trouble making transition from hockey to ice dancing - by Nancy Yang, San Jose Mercury News

Pair's ice-dancing success is tried and true - by Rachel Blount, The Star Tribune

Haydenettes Finish Fourth at Cup of Berlin - Source, U.S. Figure Skating

Lysacek, Weir can add pizzazz to skating championships - by Gary Minoces, USA Today

Vise, Trent eye Worlds, aim for top-2 finish - by Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic

It’s got a good beat, but can you axel to it? - The Star Tribune

Ten questions with Tai and Randy - by Mickey Brown, IceNetwork News

Notes from the Xcel underground: Schmooze-fest backstage at champs - by Liz Leamy, IceNetwork News

New Russian champion looking for breakthrough: Voronov hopes to make big splash at Europeans - by Tatiana Flade, IceNetwork News

Tight competition in junior dance: Favorites falter, allowing dark horses to climb - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Pairs skaters Mark Ladwig of Moorhead, Minn., and Amanda Evora are poised for a high-profile launch - by Brian Murphy, TwinCities.com

Local figure skating team tries for Worlds berth - by Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic

With old stars gone, figure skating having to find its way again - by Nancy Armour, SeattlePI.com

Skating legend Dick Button talks to KARE 11 (Video) - Source, KARE TV

Hungary's Hadford Returns to Roots - by J. Barry Mittan, SkateToday.com

He controlled the ice - but not his life: Troubled champion Bowman to be honored at Xcel - by Chris Hewitt, San Jose Mercury News

Figure Skating Telecasts Go Interactive With LiveHive Technology - Go to: www.NBCSports.com/skateoff - Source, Earthtimes.com

Meissner keeps it 'low-key' before U.S. Championships: Bel Air teen set to defend figure skating title in Minn. this week - by Candus Thomson, Baltimore Sun

Belbin and Agosto seeking 5th straight U.S. dance crown - by Nancy Armour, SFGate.com

CANTON PAIR SEEK ANOTHER U.S. TITLE: Castile, Okolski try to stay on top - by Jo-Ann Barnas, Detroit Free Press


Look out above! McLaughlin-Brubaker are a pairs team on the rise - Source, International Herald Tribune

Skates Made In MN Enjoy Homecoming At Championship - Source, WCCO.com

Tucson native figures to win junior pairs title - by Jamie M. Blanchard, Source, AZStarNet.com

FIGURE SKATING | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: French couple ice dance in opening event - Source, International Herald Tribune

Germans Savchenko, Szolkowy easily win Euro short program - Source, ESPN Sports

Belbin, Agosto dance to early lead: Defending champs lead Davis, White by just 1.27 points - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Belbin and Agosto lead after compulsory dance round - Source, SeattlePI.com

Senior pairs event is wide open: Veterans and newcomers fight for gold - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

Johnny Weir pursues fourth skating title - by Frank Fitzpatrick, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Europeans: Tomas Verner leads after men's short program - by Salvatore Zanca, USA Today

Seeing Stars: You might see some skating celebs. They won't be wearing sequins, but they still sparkle - by Bao Ong, TwinCities.com

U.S. Figure Skating Championships Live in Primetime this weekend on NBC - Source, Sports Features.com

Interviews with Johnny Weir - by Phil Hersh, Los Angeles Times

Meissner, Lysacek defend US crowns - Source, The Raw Story.com

Figure Skating's Next Ones Are Closing in on Their Moment - by Pat Borzi, New York Times

Is Meissner’s reign at stake? It’s hard to figure: U.S. champ remains silent at nationals - by Rachel Blount, for the Buffalo News

Precocious Works for McLaughlin-Brubaker - by Nancy Armour, Associated Press

Taylor searches for answers: Houston skater trying to decide if career is over - by David Barron, Houston Chronicle

TV ratings slip as figure skating loses its edge - by Christine Brennan, USA Today

Battle cry: World junior champs lead pairs skate, which has become a battle of the ages - by Brian Murphy, San Jose Mercury News

A victor, even before she takes the ice: Wisconsin's Angie Lien knows she's a long shot for a medal. She's driven by something else - by Chris Hewitt, San Jose Mercury News

Russia wins 2 medals at European Figure Skating Championships - Source, Pravda

ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2008 - Source, Sports Features.com

Four Continents Championship: Figure Skating Fans Spur Ticket Price Cut - Source, dongA.com

Vagueness in rules tripped up Weir - by Philip Hersh, Chicago Tribune

Imprecise language at heart of controversy - by Philip Hersh, Los Angeles Times

Miami Wins Bronze, Colonials Finish Fourth at French Cup - Source, U.S. Figure Skating and IceNetwork.com

N.B. skater wins Canadian championship: Sets new national points record - Martin Cleary, National Post

Fleming, Grenoble remember 1968 Winter Olympics: American champion returns to the site of her victory - by Jean-Christophe Berlot, IceNetwork News

Unclear skating rules lead to less artistry - by Philip Hersh, Los Angeles Times

Skating's given me a better bum then J-Lo: EXCLUSIVE DANCING ON ICE - ZARAAH ON HER SURPRISE NEW ROLE - by Lara Gould, Sunday Mirror.co.uk

Hi daisha,

are you one vacation or what? what's up with ur news?

Skating Articles for Monday, February 18, 2008

The Big Question: How to be a Champion Figure Skater: The training, endurance, and expenses of champions - by Ian Aldrich, Yankee Magazine

Mihailova and Maksimishin break up - Source, An Informational post by 'risto1803' @ FSU

Johnny Weir's Web Journal Update - Source, Figure Skaters Online

CapitaMall Trust to build Olympic-sized skating rink in Singapore - Source, Channel News Asia

Charlottetown picks up most points at figure skating event - Source, The Guardian

Synchronicity on ice - by Don Fennell, BC Local News

Mina wrote:

Hi daisha,

are you one vacation or what? what's up with ur news?

Thanks Mina for your concern about why i'm not posting lately. I just got sick for entire week but I feel so much better now. So, I will continue to updating you on more skating news OK.

Daisha

Skating Articles for Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Bazarova, Larionov could face two-year ban: Russian pair suspended with tests pending - by Todd Hinckley, IceNetwork News

Around the world of figure skating: Feb. 18 - Source, IceNetwork News

Yamaguchi, Matlin, Guttenberg Announced For 'Dancing' Season 6 - Source, Access Hollywood

Yamaguchi to try out her tango: Skater will appear on "Dancing with the Stars" - by Linda Przygodski, IceNetwork News

Dancing on ice, Hubbell siblings team up on skates - by Zach Silka, Toledo Blade

Belles on Ice to compete in nationals - by Bob Hill, Louisville Courier-Journal

Local duo making mark on synchronized ice skating team - by Michelle Nolan, The Bellingham Herald

Skating Articles for Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Yamaguchi joins 'Dancing with the Stars' - Source, Raleigh News and Observer

Teams gear up for synchro championships: Event takes place Feb. 20 - 23 in Providence, R.I. - Source, IceNetwork News

2008 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Taking Place this Week in Providence, R.I. - Source, U.S. Figure Skating

Figure Skating Star Resumes Training for Worlds - Source, dongA.com Sports

Back in synch: Severna Park skater renews passion, title dream with synchronized team - by Dave Broughton, Hometown Annapolis

Visconti celebrates Grenoble skate - Source, IceNetwork News

Michael Weiss on Ice - by Andrew Davis, Windy CIty Times

Figure Skaters in Limelight at Winter Games: SVFSC stages 19th annual competition - Source, Idaho Mountain Express

Skating Articles for Thursday, February 21, 2008

Decision of the ISU Council: Republic of Ireland newest skating nation member - Source, ISU.org

Daisuke Takahashi: Hip, Talented and Looking to 2010 - by Susan Wessling, International Figure Skating

Plushenko to return to defend Olympic title - Source, Gulf Times

Reynolds looks to make history at junior worlds: It's all about the quad-triple-triple - by Laurie Nealin, IceNetwork News

Skater Brubaker in Algonquin to visit alma mater - by Cigi Ross, The Courier News

Rockne Brubaker: Returning champion - by David Fitzgerald, Northwest Herald

Olympic ice dancers training in Little Falls - by Virgil Dickson, My Herald News

Erle the Pearl: Norway's Erle Harstad - by J. Barry Mittan, Skate Today

Ice Force One takes national flight - by Jennifer Beekman, Gazette.net

South Lyon figure skating - Source, Hometown Life

Skating Articles for Saturday, February 23, 2008

For Yamaguchi, show is a delicate dance - by Dan Hooley, Raleigh News Observer

Kim Yu-na Gets Green Light to Attend World Championships - Source, dongA.com

Chicago Jazz entertain way to juvenile gold: Showbiz-themed program pays off - by Rebecca Staed, IceNetwork News

Synchronicity on top of skating world: Team earns gold in second year of existence - by Mickey Brown, IceNetwork News

Fond Du Lac Blades defend intermediate title: Team Del Sol, Chicago Jazz take silver, bronze - by Rebecca Staed, IceNetwork News

Ice Mates trounce novice field: Saga Krantz's crew captures 14th U.S. title - first since 2003 - by Mickey Brown, IceNetwork News

Figure skaters earn dozens of medals - by Dez Loreen, Nothern News Services

Tonya Harding satire rocks Portland - Source, KTVZ.com

Skate Canada signs Memorandum of Understanding for future facility in Calgary - Source, Skate Canada