Stars on Ice Spring 2026 Tour - U.S. and Canada

Fan video of Alysa’s Stateside Solo:

 
Stifel Stars on Ice has announced that U.S. Olympic Team members Emily Chan & Spencer Howe will no longer appear in the 2026 Stifel Stars on Ice tour due to scheduling conflicts.
I had wondered how Spencer was getting so much time off from the army. Maybe that was the issue.

I feel bad for Chan and Howe, but I'm really happy for CPom that they now get to do the entire tour, which means doing the group numbers. Anthony looks so happy in that clip, and Christina has seemed like she's been having a lot of fun rehearsing.
 
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I had wondered how Spencer was getting so much time off from the army. Maybe that was the issue.
Well, he's not working "full time" for the Army as a member of WCAP. Once through basic training, the time commitment is similar to being in the Reserves or the National Guard - one weekend a month. But it could have definitely been a problem if doing the tour meant he'd miss two months in a row on top of likely missing February as well since the entire US team was in Milano for 3+ weeks.
 
Well, he's not working "full time" for the Army as a member of WCAP. Once through basic training, the time commitment is similar to being in the Reserves or the National Guard - one weekend a month. But it could have definitely been a problem if doing the tour meant he'd miss two months in a row on top of likely missing February as well since the entire US team was in Milano for 3+ weeks.
My work BFF is high ranking in the Army. Those with part time commitments (guard, reserves, or special groups) can miss 6 of the 12 required weekends with permission from their command. If they have conflicts with their unit rotations, they can request assignment to another unit. It’s pretty flexible with the exception of the two week rotation. That has to be done, but it can be done with another unit. But that’s for the general population. I don’t know if being in a specialized role like chaplain is more restrictive.
 
My work BFF is high ranking in the Army. Those with part time commitments (guard, reserves, or special groups) can miss 6 of the 12 required weekends with permission from their command. If they have conflicts with their unit rotations, they can request assignment to another unit. It’s pretty flexible with the exception of the two week rotation. That has to be done, but it can be done with another unit. But that’s for the general population. I don’t know if being in a specialized role like chaplain is more restrictive.
He isn't a Chaplain yet. He's in motorized transport. He's studying to become a Chaplain.
 
I’ve seen a couple of contracts for lower ranked skaters - it’s only roughly $500/show.
For real? Is that for a single skater or pair/team? Disappointing either way. I remember a few years ago that Patrick Chan mentioned getting 1000/show, and he has a couple of Olympic medals. He said it wasn't worth being away from his home/ family.
 
I hope when they see these tribute videos many decades from now they will be filled with joyful memories:

 
I’ve seen a couple of contracts for lower ranked skaters - it’s only roughly $500/show.
Given that in non-Olympic years attendance has been really low I’m not surprised. The hungry skaters and teams will take it to increase their profile and help pay their skating costs. Still, seeing Stubhub trying to resell US SOI tix for $1000 makes it really irritating.
 
For real? Is that for a single skater or pair/team? Disappointing either way. I remember a few years ago that Patrick Chan mentioned getting 1000/show, and he has a couple of Olympic medals. He said it wasn't worth being away from his home/ family.
Single skaters.
 
The skaters got the Orland Magic's jersey, but why the number is 26?
Doesn't it belong to Reece Beekman?
 
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