Chantastic....the return of Patrick

[kittysk8ts]

And maybe gets a real coach while at it

Giggle.

 

[Xela M]

What's the point in his comeback if he doesn't get a real coach? It's just stupid.

Patrick needs to go to Rafael NOW!

 

[Vash01]

I hope to see Patrick compete for many more years, medals or not.

 

[tamms]

I hope to see Patrick compete for many more years, medals or not.

Me, too. I finally got to watch him in Boston and his skating is just divine.

 

[Xela M]

I normally don't entertain Chan's usual long list of complaints, but I thought his complaint about the quality of the ice in his FS was quite justified. There was an actual puddle on that ice.

 

[livetoskate]

I normally don't entertain Chan's usual long list of complaints, but I thought his complaint about the quality of the ice in his FS was quite justified. There was an actual puddle on that ice.

Totally agree. As a (sort of former) skater, I know that ice quality makes a huge difference in the feel/grip you get of the surface and how fast and confidently you can skate on it. Do a turn into a spin where there are bumps or grooves on the ice, and you can't get the same speed or snap. Worse yet, if your blade hits a rut, you could stumble or fall. Worn out, scraped up ice surfaces feel like "peanut butter ice." Was it Brian Boitano or some announcer who used that term when Stephen Cousins was skating sluggishly as the last skater at worlds back in 1996 or so?

 

[algonquin]

The ice looked better, on TV, for the pairs & ladies free skate. I did not notice the puddle during those events.

 

[VarBar]

The British Eurosport commentator confirms the poor ice condition in Boston. He says it was the worst ice he has seen at a World Championship in a very log time (mark 4:28 in the video).

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4...atrick-chan-ex-b-esp-british-commentary_sport

Maybe we can believe him if you don't believe Patrick?

 

[IceAlisa]

The ice was pretty rough by the time Patrick skated and yes, there was a puddle. I wonder if the woman who complained to custumer relations that it was too cold in the arena, finally had her way.

 

[algonquin]

The ice was pretty rough by the time Patrick skated and yes, there was a puddle. I wonder if the woman who complained to custumer relations that it was too cold in the arena, finally had her way.

She was in an ice arena for heaven's sake, wear a coat.

 

[VGThuy]

Weren't the ice conditions pretty horrible at 4CC due to the Zamboni blade breaking or was that only for the Ice Dance FD?

 

[angelflies]

I hope to see Patrick compete for many more years, medals or not.

I agree, but I think it is pretty obvious it is 2 more tops (he has made it clear the max he is going for is 2018, and he hasn't even decided or commited to that yet).

 

[IceAlisa]

She was in an ice arena for heaven's sake, wear a coat.

One would think. But apparently it was all about her, not the skaters.

 

[Really]

The ice was pretty rough by the time Patrick skated and yes, there was a puddle. I wonder if the woman who complained to custumer relations that it was too cold in the arena, finally had her way.

The ice appeared to be in better shape the next day for the pairs free and ladies free. No puddle that I could see on Saturday, and it was very obvious from where we were sitting on Friday night.

 

[IceAlisa]

The ice appeared to be in better shape the next day for the pairs free and ladies free. No puddle that I could see on Saturday, and it was very obvious from where we were sitting on Friday night.

Yes, I was told they brought the temp down in the arena and it seemed that way. Said lady must have been outraged yet again.

 

[BittyBug]

I normally don't entertain Chan's usual long list of complaints, but I thought his complaint about the quality of the ice in his FS was quite justified. There was an actual puddle on that ice.

And yet Fernandez skated right before him and had no trouble delivering the skate of the night.

 

[Japanfan]

I hope to see Patrick compete for many more years, medals or not.

I think there may be pressure for him to compete next season at least, to get spots for 2018. Nam's showing at the WC was dismal, and as of yet, no other man appears ready to step up to the plate.

 

[DobrinFan]

Uploaded some photos of Patrick from Worlds (practice sessions x3). Hope you guys enjoy them!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39788453@N06/n2f9i6

 

[Vash01]

Right now Canada needs Patrick. I don't see him missing either the 2017 worlds or the 2018 Olympics. I hope he really wants to compete.

 

[luckiest1]

Uploaded some photos of Patrick from Worlds (practice sessions x3). Hope you guys enjoy them!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39788453@N06/n2f9i6

Thank you! Great pictures.

 

[MR-FAN]

And yet Fernandez skated right before him and had no trouble delivering the skate of the night.

He decided to skate lights out to burn up the place and ruin it for Patrick

 

[luckiest1]

New Patrick interview while practicing for Stars On Ice: http://www.localxpress.ca/news/2016...ites-joined-by-world-champion-at-stars-on-ice

 

[clairecloutier]

New Patrick interview while practicing for Stars On Ice: http://www.localxpress.ca/news/2016...ites-joined-by-world-champion-at-stars-on-ice

It sounds like Patrick planning on competing again next season. Yay!

His Argentinian tango gala number for SOI sounds great! I hope some videos emerge!

 

[arakwafan2006]

What's the point in his comeback if he doesn't get a real coach? It's just stupid.

Patrick needs to go to Rafael NOW!

Even if not Rafael a strong coach. Regret is a horrible thing to live with.

 

[VarBar]

From Stars on Ice.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChE3wdzWUAACCkj.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChSVISLU0AAWNlF.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChgIx45XEAAZk_B.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChgIxwtWgAIEO9L.jpg:large

This is spectacular.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChgJEciXEAAE4Nm.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chcj9WHUkAAufuj.jpg:large

Patrick is so thin here.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChbPOWzUcAAWUWx.jpg:large

 

[Japanfan]

He sort of has to compete - given Nam's melt-down at worlds, we might otherwise not have two spots for men at the OG.

 

[Xela M]

He sort of has to compete - given Nam's melt-down at worlds, we might otherwise not have two spots for men at the OG.

And then Nam would go to the Olympics as Canada's only man

 

[kwanoverrated]

I think there may be pressure for him to compete next season at least, to get spots for 2018. Nam's showing at the WC was dismal, and as of yet, no other man appears ready to step up to the plate.

Canada needs to evaluate its system if instead of producing new stars they are begging old stars like Chan and Virtue & Moir to come out of retirement to save the day. That only works so long. Not that I am not happy to see Chan and V&M compete, I just hope that is what they really want to be doing and not CSA pressure (V&M it atleast seems like they really do want to, Chan I am less sure about).

 

[barbarafan]

Canada needs to evaluate its system if instead of producing new stars they are begging old stars like Chan and Virtue & Moir to come out of retirement to save the day. That only works so long. Not that I am not happy to see Chan and V&M compete, I just hope that is what they really want to be doing and not CSA pressure (V&M it atleast seems like they really do want to, Chan I am less sure about).

Canada does not really have a system.....only a small % of Canadians can afford to give their children skating lessons...imagine how small the pool of talent is...Picture how many kids born with a great deal of talent never get anywhere near a pair of skates..never mind an arena.

 

[Spun Silver]

Even in Canada? A friend of my husband's told him, "I'm Canadian! Of course I skate!" But she is well off.