Dube and Wolfe retire

[Sylvia]

Here's Dube/Tetrault's ISU bio - they won consecutive Canadian novice & junior titles in 2002 & 2003 and multiple JGP medals together: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00005666.htm

[overedge]

Not surprising, as rumors and pics suggested Jessica being out of shape.

Yes, pictures are a really accurate way of telling whether a high-level athlete is in competitive form

Could you not just be gracious and respect the news of the retirement?

[Habs]

I'm probably reading WAY too much into this, but it seemed kind of wierd to me that she thanked Davison and Wolfe, but not her first partner, Samuel Tetrault, with whom she learned pairs (and had good international junior success), IIRC.

I wondered the same thing.

[Ziggy]

Thanks for correcting me on Wolfe. If that is the case, it is a real shame he is retiring. He's still young and could continue with another partner.

[AragornElessar]

A shame. Not a surprise, but still a shame. Best of luck to them!!

[blue_idealist]

So what was it about Mervin Tran?

You think Jessica will suddenly come out of retirement and partner with Mervin? I doubt it, I think she's too big anyway.

[Ziggy]

And yeah it's tall and not high, hah!

[flowerpower]

[kwanfan1818]

She's the one with the injury, but it's possible, going forward, someone might entice him out of retirement. The press release says he's coaching and that firefighting is a future plan, not an immediate one.

[4rkidz]

She's the one with the injury, but it's possible, going forward, someone might entice him out of retirement. The press release says he's coaching and that firefighting is a future plan, not an immediate one.

So who do we have in mind

[l'etoile]

So many unfortunate and sad news lately. I wish them the best of luck!

[puglover]

I am sorry to hear this. There has always been a lot about Jessica's skating I admired and I thought they looked good together. It does seem to have been a rather sad few months - makes you realize you can't assume anything. It is hard to tell from a press release but it sounds like they both have plans and are ready to move forward yet still stay involved in the sport they love - all the best.

[kwanfan1818]

So who do we have in mind

No one in particular. I know ice dancing is different, but there is a now defunct US dance team who when I first saw them were a 17-year old with her mid-20's former coach, who came out of retirement because she couldn't find a partner, and she was more than an average talent. He re-retired !fter their split, and while I may be mistaken, I thought I saw his name in US qualifying rounds this year.

Wolfe may want to team up later with someone who's not on the radar yet.

ETA: I just found the list of US qualifiers for Nationals, and the skater is Nick Traxler, who with his partner Kristen Nardozzo, placed third at Midwesterns. His old partner was Charlotte Maxwell, with whom he won a bronze at Karl Schaefer in 2008.

[flowerpower]

^
Maybe Julianne Seguin, if she wants to return to pairs at some point.

[paskatefan]

Sorry to hear of their retirement, but I wish them both much success in their future plans.

[spikydurian]

Good luck Wolfe and Dube. Wish you all success in your next phase of your life.

[The Observer]

Well, someone keeps me a copy of the next Montreal firefighter calendar with Wolfe in it.
Good luck to them.

I'll second that request.

[La La Candy]

I'm sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed Jessica's skating over the years and thought Wolfe was coming along very well. Best wishes to these 2 in their future paths!

[arakwafan2006]

i'm glad that they are going in the direction of retirement. I think that some athletes are unrealistic about the whole picture and stick around too long. There is nothing wrong with the decision and they might feel relieved sooner than later. I do wish them the best

[TheIronLady]

Yes, pictures are a really accurate way of telling whether a high-level athlete is in competitive form

Could you not just be gracious and respect the news of the retirement?

My you are tightly wound.

i'm glad that they are going in the direction of retirement. I think that some athletes are unrealistic about the whole picture and stick around too long. There is nothing wrong with the decision and they might feel relieved sooner than later. I do wish them the best

Yes I hope she feels relieved.

She is a beautiful woman, and I enjoyed her performances as a singles skater in the 2010-2011 season. She is one of those pairs competitors who has the presence to carry the audience by herself.