2021 ISU World Team Trophy, April 15-18, Osaka, Japan

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I’m intrigued by this. Canada could actually put together quite a respectable WTT team out of folks who it’s not sending to Worlds, maybe Sadovsky, Alison Schumacher, Soucisse/Firus, Matte/Ferland...

Teams get to send two singles.

So, Nguyen and maybe Daleman could go to WTT.

 

[Sylvia]

Excerpted from Moore-Towers/Marinaro's pre-Worlds media conference call today: https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1371530768544100354

After Worlds, MT/M need to complete a 2-week quarantine in Canada. Because of this, they decided to pass on doing World Team Trophy (assuming it happens). They would need to leave for WTT one day after finishing quarantine & it's just too tight.

"We always look forward to going to World Team Trophy," MM said. "But it's just not going to be feasible this year."

ETA: Walsh/Michaud might be willing to make the trip (despite the quarantine) to earn some $$$ and enjoy the experience?

 

[euterpe]

Teams get to send two singles.

So, Nguyen and maybe Daleman could go to WTT.

ISU looks at World Rankings for the WTT

Canadian Men are well up there:

12	Keegan MESSING
14	Nam NGUYEN
38	Stephen GOGOLEV
39	Roman SADOVSKY
44	Joseph PHAN

but the Ladies are another story:

67​	Alison SCHUMACHER
76​	Alicia PINEAULT
86​	Emily BAUSBACK
100​	Gabrielle DALEMAN
106​	Veronik MALLET
151​	Madeline SCHIZAS
175​	Kaiya RUITER
177​	Michelle LONG

 

[tony]

Pineault is out for the season, Bausback and Schizas will be at Worlds and in the predicament that is making other Canadians opt out. Pretty much leaves Schumacher and Daleman as likely choices in that event, as Ruiter is not yet 15.

I can't remember if Mallet was in the Worlds monitoring talk, but I don't think she was. She doesn't have a full set of triples nor a 3+3 and I think that's what SC was especially interested in.

 

[ccpompom]

So pretty much it'll be a competition with the alternate entries to worlds. So which country hasea really good shot for the gold if it takes place? My guess is either Russia or the US

 

[RoseRed]

I don't know that every country will not send their Worlds team. We've only heard Canadian skaters saying this so far, yes? With the mandatory 2 week quarantine after traveling, it makes sense that it doesn't work for Canadian skaters, but not every country has that quarantine requirement right?

 

[Sonata]

Not every country has a 14-day quarantine requirement upon returning. So if the Canadian team member does not live and train in Canada, I suppose they could be sent to WTT. But WTT would be an amazing opportunity for some top Canadian skaters to finally get the international exposure they need and that has been on hold for a year.

What’s interesting is whether Japan will impose a 14-day quarantine requirement upon entry. So that would be 14 days quarantine in Japan, then 14 days upon return to Canada. 28 days of quarantine. That’s not easy for anyone. These skaters are young, some of them are minors, some are still in school and live with their family and might need an adult family member to quarantine with them. Just another layer to consider.

 

[euterpe]

Apparently Keegan Messing mentioned that he was disappointed that he won't be at WTT. I wonder why not, as he doesn't live in Canada and therefore won't be subject to a 14-day quarantine when returning from Worlds.

 

[Sylvia]

I'm assuming Skate Canada would like to give Nguyen and Sadovsky the "consolation prize" of WTT?

 

[4rkidz]

I'm assuming Skate Canada would like to give Nguyen and Sadovsky the "consolation prize" of WTT?

that's what I assumed and totally makes sense because really all three are equally talented for any of the competitions.

 

[Marco]

I'm assuming Skate Canada would like to give Nguyen and Sadovsky the "consolation prize" of WTT?

It's still a tough choice. I hope Roman goes.

 

[tony]

It's still a tough choice. I hope Roman goes.

Both would have potential to go under WTT rules

 

[Marco]

Both would have potential to go under WTT rules

Oh right. I forget. Two men can go.

Skate Canada is trying hard to ensure all 3 men get some international exposure this season. Although it seems like Keegan gets the pressure but Nam and Roman get the money.

 

[mackiecat]

Keegan seems more adapt to handling the pressure. WTT will be great for Nam and Roman ( and Gabby too)

 

[Aceon6]

I wonder if it’s possible for the US skaters who are going to get the J&J shot. Vaccination will be open to all in many states starting soon.

 

[euterpe]

In NC, Walmart is offering free C***** vaccinations to all, just an appointment is required.

 

[npavel]

Italy could beat Canada in pairs and dance, depending on what shape everyone is in.

I suppose that Italy could beat Canada in men too. They have to strong men with high scores at worlds, and you count two men

 

[tony]

I suppose that Italy could beat Canada in men too. They have to strong men with high scores at worlds, and you count two men

Yes, and both Italian men find themselves in the final warm-up group for the short!

 

[Karen-W]

Yes, and both Italian men find themselves in the final warm-up group for the short!

I'd actually like to see Italy earn three spots in men next season. They certainly have the talent between Rizzo, Grassl and Frangipani to deserve three spots. But, so does Russia, the US, Canada and Japan. I don't think the results can fall just perfectly enough for all of those countries to earn 3 spots (I don't think Canada can with only 1 entrant this year), not especially when you factor in China's two strong men, Aymoz, Kvitelashvili, Vasiljevs.

 

[npavel]

Someone can tell me who qualified?

 

[skatingguy]

Someone can tell me who qualified?

Russia, United States, Canada, Japan, China, & Italy.

 

[Karen-W]

Russia, United States, Canada, Japan, China, & Italy.

France would be the 1st alternate should any of those countries decline (highly doubtful).

 

[Samurina]

Hopefully, Boyang performs well at WTT (I felt so bad for him ) So much pressure for 3 spots only ended up getting 1.

 

[Colonel Green]

Hopefully, Boyang performs well at WTT (I felt so bad for him ) So much pressure for 3 spots only ended up getting 1.

has it that Yan Han is currently trying to bribe one of the other attendees to 'accidentally' injure Jin the warmup.

 

[Immortelle]

has it that Yan Han is currently trying to bribe one of the other attendees to 'accidentally' injure Jin the warmup.

That’s so 90s!!

 

[mjb52]

When will they announce the team composition do you think? Curious to see which guy Canada sends and if P/K end up going. How crazy would it be if they sent Aliona K?

 

[skatingguy]

When will they announce the team composition do you think? Curious to see which guy Canada sends and if P/K end up going. How crazy would it be if they sent Aliona K?

I think Canada has already settled on Nam & Roman.

 

[mjb52]

I think Canada has already settled on Nam & Roman.

Ah right. Two guys, two women, one pair, one dance?

 

[Karen-W]

I wonder who the US will send...

Men - Will Nathan or Jason want to travel again? Jason is going to have to quarantine when he gets back to Toronto, so either he's going to need to come back to the US or go directly to Japan to train for a few weeks. I'm guessing Nathan will feel more comfortable about traveling to Japan than he did about going to Sweden. Vincent is injured. Tomoki? Jimmy Ma would be a crowd pleaser, that's for sure.
Ladies - Karen's earned it, for sure, if she wants to go. I assume Bradie can get her boot issues straightened out. If not those two - Amber? Mariah?
Pairs - I would imagine that K/F get the nod, but maybe C/J get it instead, since they couldn't make it to Worlds?
Dance - H/D would be the obvious ones but they, like the rest of the Montreal teams, face quarantine issues in returning to Canada, so, who knows?

Italy -
Men - Rizzo, Grassl
Ladies - Gutmann, Tornaghi?
Pairs - DM/G
Dance - G/F

Japan -
Men - Kagiyama, Hanyu
Ladies - Kihira, Sakamoto
Pairs - M/K
Dance - K/K

China -
Men - Yan, Jin
Ladies - Chen, Lin???
Pairs - C/P (guessing that S/H will pass since they aren't skating in the Worlds Gala)
Dance - W/L

Russia - I can't see any of these skaters turning it down and I think the RSF will reward Semenenko for his top 10 finish
Ladies - Shcherbakova, Tuktamysheva
Men - Kolyada, Semenenko
Pairs - M/G
Dance - S/K

 

[seabm7]

Dance - H/D would be the obvious ones but they, like the rest of the Montreal teams, face quarantine issues in returning to Canada, so, who knows?

It's possible H/D go back to home in the States first, then fly to Japan.