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    U.S. Pairs 2021-22 season - News & Updates, Part X

    My point is, age gap partnerships are more often than not at a disadvantage due to lopsided maturity and experience levels. The most successful pairs today tend to be closer in age. The only similar gap in an American pair I can recall was Denney/Coughlin...and we know how things turned out with...
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    U.S. Pairs 2021-22 season - News & Updates, Part X

    Isn't Hazel only 16 years old? And Misha almost 25? That's a large gap in maturity and experience. Also with all the ethical issues and power imbalances we've seen in skating, that gap makes me feel "some type of way." I don't think this is a good match and I hope Misha finds a more appropriate...
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    U.S. Pairs 2021-22 season - News & Updates, Part X

    I hope so too. Pairs is my favorite discipline. I think Spencer Howe (of Chan/Howe) is an amazing pairs skater and I really hope Chan can start landing her jumps. That's really the only thing holding them back at this point. At 25, Howe has beautiful posture & lines, consistent jumps, strong...
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    U.S. Pairs 2021-22 season - News & Updates, Part X

    I'd love to see Danny O'Shea with a compatible partner. I'm surprised to hear that Serafini and Tran were together off-ice. It sure didn't translate to their skating; they had very little chemistry. I hope this isn't the case with O'Shea & Serafini. O'Shea had NO chemistry or connection with...
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