2024 Canadian Championships Sr Men's SP - Wind chill expected to bottom out at -50

[cygnus]

Nice from Mikhail Mogilen. He's very balletic- and I don't think I've seen him before. I hope he can up the teknik, as I want to see him in the future.

Music- Snow Storm Suite.

 

[overedge]

That spin was super well centered. Very impressive.

 

[Alilou]

I don't understand why people liked Gabriel Blumenthal. To me he's all angles and gangly. Morita and Mogilen OTOH are so smooth, all beautiful posture and elegance. Plus they were clean which helps a lot

 

[Skate Talker]

Wow, former world junior silver medalist in dance, moving into senior men's singles. That's a really unusual change. Good for him.

Afaik Bruce has competed as a singles skater for some time - at one point both at the same time

 

[Desperado]

Tracy with a huge smile - happy for her, it’s been a ride.

 

[Desperado]

I don't understand why people liked Gabriel Blumenthal. To me he's all angles and gangly. Morita and Mogilen OTOH are so smooth, all beautiful posture and elegance. Plus they were clean which helps a lot

I like how he interprets the music. Such a nice change from the jump bots.

 

[overedge]

I don't understand why people liked Gabriel Blumenthal. To me he's all angles and gangly. Morita and Mogilen OTOH are so smooth, all beautiful posture and elegance. Plus they were clean which helps a lot

IMO Blumenthal has a different style, and quite different choreography - more quirky than Morita and Mogilen. I think they all did really well what they each do well, they're just not the same kind of skaters.

 

[Alilou]

I like how he interprets the music. Such a nice change from the jump bots.

You mean Blumenthal? I need to watch it again. Kaetlyn was kinda raving about him, but I really didn't get it at all.
And i certainly wouldn't characterize Morita or Mogilen as jumpbots

 

[JoannaLouise]

I feel like Alec Guinzbourg has really improved the artistic side of his skating; as a junior I don't remember him being particularly strong at connecting with his music.

 

[overedge]

Interesting story from a few years ago about the Waddell family. If Bruce's brother had stayed with his former partner, he would be doing Rocky On Ice this year. https://bevsmithwrites.com/the-waddell-brothers-an-extraordinary-twin-test/

 

[Desperado]

You mean Blumenthal? I need to watch it again. Kaetlyn was kinda raving about him, but I really didn't get it at all.
And i certainly wouldn't characterize Morita or Mogilen as jumpbots

Yes.

 

[cygnus]

Alec Ginzbourg, Pity about the fall- missed the combo, but nice until that point.

Music Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto-mixed with some strong vocals later on. (not impressed)

 

[Alilou]

IMO Blumenthal has a different style, and quite different choreography - more quirky than Morita and Mogilen. I think they all did really well what they each do well, they're just not the same kind of skaters.

Yeah well I like what i like

 

[overedge]

This is like a Canadian version of Jason Brown. Wooo!!!

 

[Desperado]

You mean Blumenthal? I need to watch it again. Kaetlyn was kinda raving about him, but I really didn't get it at all.
And i certainly wouldn't characterize Morita or Mogilen as jumpbots

I wasn’t comparing him to them.

 

[overedge]

Are cartwheels usually part of Middle Eastern dances?

 

[JoannaLouise]

I always LOVE watching Anthony Paradis! His programs are never boring. He's like a reincarnation of Shawn Sawyer.

 

[grimey]

I was impressed with Paradis when he was a jr ( or even a novice). so good to see him in Seniors. Let's get that 3A tho

 

[cygnus]

Anthony Paradis- He's selling it! Lots of transitions in there- kinda voidy, but a few errors.

Music - Ace in the Hole (?) - not sure if I heard that right. Middle eastern vibe- I liked it.

 

[Desperado]

I admire Paradis’ journey and flexibility, but wasn’t bowled over.

 

[Habs]

I loved that from Paradis!!!

 

[victorskid]

After the second of 3 groups (as announced):
Anthony Paradis QC 74.16
Mikhail Mogilen ON 72.88
Rio Morita ON 70.46
Bruce Waddell ON 65.86
Alec Guinzbourg ON 62.31
Damien Bueckert SK 59.48
Gabriel Blumenthal BC/YK 58.72
Ethan Scott AB/NT/NU 48.15
Antoine Goyette QC 45.71

WD Shohei Law BC/YK
WD Dominic Rondeau QC

 

[Desperado]

Last flight - I foresee a roller coaster of emotions.

 

[overedge]

It's been a slice, everyone, but I'm starving and must find me some dinner. Wishing the final group a splat-free evening and wishing all of you happy viewing. See you tomorrow!

 

[Desperado]

Did I hear correctly, Orzel trains in Edmonton and studies in Toronto? Wow.

 

[Rukia]

choices were made with this music

 

[Wyliefan]

Some very nice skating from Newnham. Too bad he skated it to the sounds of someone having an aneurysm.

 

[Desperado]

So many things I don’t understand about this music choice…

 

[JoannaLouise]

Kaetlyn, if you are reading this, please say "pocket-ography".

 

[danafan]

I wonder if Newnham was injured this fall as it was surprising he didn't get an international assignment (I know he had one in the spring after last year's nationals).