Recent content by Jonas

I vividly remember Verne Lundquist making a mention of Michelle being the 1st alternate during the broadcast of the 94 Olympic Ladies SP and I took that to mean that Michelle was actually in the audience that night. Was that true or was she just in Norway training?

For the individual events I opted for the "Venue Feed" in Peacock, i.e., no commentary! I'm hoping the 48-72 hour window to watch still applies! Your thoughts...

Patrick is age eligible next season and with Tomoki already announcing his retirement and others possibly following suit, Patrick should be groomed (along w/Jacob Sanchez and Lucius Kazanecki among others) for 2030. This is kinda why I was hoping that he get the opportunity to compete at Jr...

Explains why Mie Hamada was so emotional in the Kiss & Cry. Not surprised, but I was secretly hoping he'd stick it out for another season. Your thoughts...

I'd agree, but Bradie could use that to her advantage, i.e., Ashley Cain or Minerva Haase! (I didn't check any skaters' bio to confirm any height stats!) Your thoughts...

Similarly to Bradie in the US ladies thread, I wonder if Gabby Daleman will continue competing, even if for just next season. She was a doubled Lutz away from regaining the Canadian title and earning a trip to Milan! Your thoughts...

Something in my gut is telling me that Bradie will be called up to compete at Worlds. I'll wait to see how that pans out, but if she skates well there, I'd say she'll retire a happy woman. Here's a crazy thought: I'd love to see Bradie redabble in pairs!! She competed, IIRC, at the...

I'm not shocked w/the USFSA assigning Brown to Four Continents and Worlds, but I very honestly hope that Brown ultimately decides to pass up on both to allow the alternates (who I feel are more deserving of the actual/initial assignment) to compete there. I also noticed that Jacob Sanchez got...

Having watched 8 Olympic trial US Nationals, THIS year tops them all! Major kudos to both Tennell and Everhardt, who put out Olympic worthy performances and proved that they too were deserving of tickets to Milan. Too little, too late, of course, but they both have much to be proud of! Now...

In my view no one has a compelling Body of Work argument to warrant deviating from Nationals results, so I'm hoping it is Torgy and Naumov. I will say that I would not be shocked if the USFSA picks Brown again. :rolleyes: I'd be utterly P!$$ed though! Your thoughts...

Ok -- maybe they'll finish 5th in front of Liu & Bedard. No doubt they have some great pairs skills, but I have no confidence in Emily executing throws and sbs jumps and it just brings down the rest of the program for me. For the life of me, I still CANNOT fathom how she went from swishing...

PAIRS: I think Efimova & Mitrofanov will successfully defend; followed by Kam & O'Shea; McBeath & Parkman; and Shin & Nagy. Shin & Nagy will join Kam & O'Shea in Milan, while the top 3 will be named to Worlds. Liu & Bedard will head to Four Continents. MEN: I'm just hoping for a good...

I'll put my wagers in early now two weeks before Japanese Nationals. I can't imagine Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato NOT being sent to Milano-Cortina. I actually predict Rio Nakata to be the 3rd man on the podium, but Kazuki Tomono will be Japan's third Olympian this year. Admittedly, I'm...

Nina Ouellette as in former ladies competitor for the US??

Lucius Kazanecki very likely secured himself a ticket to Jr. Worlds! I would not be surprised neither if he manages to jump his way onto the podium in St. Louis and I'd wonder if the USFSA would then send him to get his minima for Worlds. USFSA did it for Torgy in 2023, so it should do it for...