Joey Russell announces retirement

[PeterG]

Did I miss earlier news? Russell is at an all-time high...why quit now??? :confused:


Since 2 of the skaters who placed in the top 5 at nationals in 2011 retired does that mean the next finishers are now in line to receive Skate Canada funding, or are these things non-transferable?

I'm curious about that as well. Anybody know?

[Sylvia]

According to the Canadian National Team Question (http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/showthread.php?t=78730) thread, National team slots seem to be non-transferable?

Best wishes to Joey Russell in his future endeavors! It was great to see him land a clean 3A in his 2011 Worlds SP! :)

[emilieh]

A few years back (2004 or 2005, maybe?), I remember Skate Canada "bumping up" all of the sixth-place finishers because there had been quite a few retirements or splits, across multiple disciplines. I don't remember them doing this since then, though.

And I agree, what a wonderful gesture from Joey. Seems like a classy guy, he'll be missed!

[MR-FAN]

No no no no NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

NOOOOOOOO

:mad: :mad: :mad:

:wuzrobbed :wuzrobbed

All the best in his new endeavors, but seriously :wuzrobbed

[Parsley Sage]

WHEN did it happen? If I remember correctly, Jeremy Ten had a foot surgery just a few months ago. What a series of bad luck for him. :(

Jeremy tweeted earlier today that his comeback is going to be postponed for awhile. Looks like he was back in the hospital.

[Laney]

Oh nooooooooooooooooo :(:(:(
No "Beautyful Joey" as we called him, anymore at the Nebelhorn-Trophy! :(

[The Accordion]

Awww - this makes me so glad that he got to go to World's this year! Congratulations on and thank you for your wonderful skating Joey!

[kwanfan1818]

It was a very sweet statement, and kudos to him for starting with the volunteers.

He skated his way to the podium and participated at Worlds. That is a great way to end a career, and I wish him luck and happiness with whatever he does next.

[Marge_Simpson]

What a classy young man.
I will miss him. :(

[Chele615]

I was saddened to read of his retirement....but am excited for all of his accomplishments over the years. He has definitely represented Newfoundland and Labrador very well throughout his career. I feel like I have watched him grow up over the years since first seeing him skate live as a junior in 2005. It has been a pleasure to cheer him on all these years :)

I was actually wondering if he was going to skate on a cruise ship.

[*Susan*]

A classy thank you from a classy young man. All the best Joey as you aspire to new goals!

[Japanfan]

A heartfelt good-bye. And it is nice to know he is retiring on a high note and has no regrets about his placement at worlds.

[TheIronLady]

That was satisfying to the heart. He celebratred his roots and gave thanks so genuinely.