Recent content by mtnskater

Yes! Benoit has had some epic misses. But when he hits with a skater he can really transform them. I think he really transformed Kaori back in the day when her programs were all wrong for her.

I am happy the U.S. women did well enough to retain the three spots. But truthfully bummed that neither Amber nor Isabeau could maintain or improve on their positions after the short program. They are both right in there for the medals anytime they deliver. Love the idea Isabeau decided to up...

@ANL drive down to the Springs to the World Arena! Only an hour + depending on where you are in Denver. Straight shot on I-25 South to Circle Drive/Broadmoor exit. 😉

Lucius has had a great season this year. He’s proven to be pretty consistent. I’ll be excited to follow his progress in the coming year. So glad he moved up the standings as much as he did at Junior Worlds and helped get those spots. Always love watching Jacob skate. Such overall quality...

Thanks for posting! Wasn’t aware of this event coming to Denver. Hope I can make it to see Kirk Haugeto and others.

Wonderful news! Ilia got my vote. A moment in sports I will never forget.

Hey we are going to Palm Springs on the 17th for some r&r. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for Luke sightings.

Could not have said it better @Taso. That program makes me sob cry every time I see it. The music is gorgeous and moving. It evokes something we may all eventually feel deeply if we live long enough. One of my all time favorite exhibition programs. I’m one who is not tired of it after two...

I’m a little confused by what RAF was saying. Is it that the adults should not have let him attempt that crazy content in the free skate? Plus all of the top three men after the short program with the highest expectations to medal really melted down not just Ilia.

Browning and Chan are two of my all-time favorites, in addition to Ilia. Each Olympics I wonder and worry what crazy result is going to ensue. It’s tough being a figure skating fan sometimes. I like what Deanna Stellato said that nothing can break your heart like figure skating.

Yaaay Ilia! Get back up on that horse 💪👍:gallopin1

I’ve heard Ilia say repeatedly the last few years that the USFS not sending him to Beijing lit a fire in him to prove them wrong and he doesn’t think he would have been as motivated to add all the crazy technical things he has become known for (and that made him a champion) if he had been sent...

Totally a mental pressure thing for Ilia. Heck, as a fan, I felt the pressure/nerves pretty unbearable myself 🤣 Like I posted elsewhere, I want to send hugs, love and support to Ilia. So many great athletes have had these moments. It’s the risk you take when you dream of Olympic gold all your...

So so happy for Max’s gorgeous short program at the Olympics. Choreographically and musically my favorite men’s short program this season. Just divine!

Offering skate sharpening and extra training time would not help the affected ice dancers today. I gotta wonder how much this affected C&B and G&F. At the very least it was a distraction and concern they did not need.