2019 World Team Trophy Men's FS

[aussieSKATES]

A brilliant free skate from Vincent Zhou. Power packed with technical fireworks and emotion.

 

[rfisher]

well he's happy. Vincent is not willing to settle for second and he's going to push Nathan. Which I think is great.

 

[BittyBug]

Vincent needs to make this coaching change permanent.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Vincent had a rough season. Happy for him to end on a high note

 

[Sylvia]

Zhou's jumps: 'Rippon' 4Lz nice flow out, 4S, 3F+3T, 4T / spread eagle to 3A+2T, 3A, Ripp3Lz-half loop-3S. He's thrilled and so is Mie Hamada!
198.50 (110.14/88.36) ISU SB 1st

ETA:

Vincent had a rough season. Happy for him to end on a high note

He won a World bronze 2 weeks ago - that's a pretty high note?

 

[victorskid]

Vincent's TES actually went up after he left the ice - that's a rare thing for him!

 

[snoopy]

Coaching matters.

 

[rfisher]

That 3A bit him in the behind, but I think the step sequence was the best he's done it all season. With Vincent being hungry and pushing himself to improve, Nathan will have to make a decision next season or the year after if he wants an OGM. A year off school or not.

 

[Sylvia]

Chen's jumps: 4S (first one attempted/landed in comp. all season), 3A+2T, 4T+3T, 3A fell out/hands down / 4T, 3Lz, 3F-half loop-3S. He's mad about the 2nd Axel.
199.49 (105.91/93.58) 1st

ETA: Hersh tweeted that Nathan fell on his 4S in his FS at the Japan Open invitational back in early October 2018 - I had forgotten about that attempt.

 

[Sylvia]

1 Nathan CHEN USA 199.49 105.91 93.58 9.36 9.25 9.36 9.43 9.39 0.00 #12 12
2 Vincent ZHOU USA 198.50 110.14 88.36 8.71 8.54 9.11 8.89 8.93 0.00 #11 11 (ISU SB)
3 Shoma UNO JPN 189.46 100.88 89.58 9.18 8.86 8.75 9.18 8.82 1.00 #10 10
4 Keegan MESSING CAN 178.04 89.84 88.20 8.75 8.57 8.96 8.86 8.96 0.00 #4 9
5 Matteo RIZZO ITA 172.89 88.27 84.62 8.43 8.21 8.57 8.46 8.64 0.00 #7 8 (ISU SB)
6 Keiji TANAKA JPN 169.79 85.79 84.00 8.50 8.04 8.50 8.46 8.50 0.00 #9 7 (ISU SB)
7 Nam NGUYEN CAN 164.40 84.10 80.30 8.14 7.68 8.18 8.11 8.04 0.00 #6 6 (ISU SB)
8 Andrei LAZUKIN RUS 160.37 80.31 80.06 8.11 7.71 8.11 8.14 7.96 0.00 #8 5
9 Alexander SAMARIN RUS 158.53 80.19 78.34 8.07 7.39 7.96 7.86 7.89 0.00 #1 4
10 Kevin AYMOZ FRA 153.83 75.75 80.08 8.00 7.86 7.82 8.18 8.18 2.00 #5 3
11 Daniel GRASSL ITA 148.68 77.96 71.72 7.25 6.89 7.11 7.36 7.25 1.00 #3 2
12 Adam SIAO HIM FA FRA 132.11 67.51 66.60 7.00 6.36 6.54 6.79 6.61 2.00 #2 1

Protocols: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/wtt2019/data0105.pdf

ETA - Team Standings at the end of Day 2:

1 Team United States of America USA 91
2 Team Japan JPN 79
3 Team Russia RUS 70
5 Team Canada CAN 59
5 Team France FRA 54
6 Team Italy ITA 52

 

[Jammers]

Vincent coming into his own is going to be the best thing for Nathan because now he will be pushed at home not just when he faces someone like Hanyu. The 3a used to be Nathan's worst jump but until that 2nd one he had landed every single one this season and they have looked better then just a couple of years ago. It's amazing that he could have an undefeated season while going to an elite school like Yale and it was smart not to go for 4 quads he's finally learned not to push his body beyond what it's capable of. I think like all the skaters here though he's a bit burned out and tired.

 

[kittyjake5]

Fabulous skating from the top three!

Vincent's display of athleticism was impressive, I really enjoyed his program today.

 

[mattiecat13]

Who is Vincent’s new coach?

 

[Sylvia]

Who is Vincent’s new coach?

Mie Hamada has been working with Vincent in Osaka since Worlds (and right before with Tammy Gambill: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDv2rTH8WN/ ) and when she has visited CO Springs with her students (Kihira & Miyahara most recently - ETA photos of them with Christy Krall and Tom Dickson in early March: https://twitter.com/WAIHSkating/status/1103043441175347200 ). He's still based in CO Springs, AFAIK.

 

[AYS]

Zhou's jumps: 'Rippon' 4Lz nice flow out, 4S, 3F+3T, 4T / spread eagle to 3A+2T, 3A, Ripp3Lz-half loop-3S. He's thrilled and so is Mie Hamada!
198.50 (110.14/88.36) ISU SB 1st

ETA:

He won a World bronze 2 weeks ago - that's a pretty high note?

IKR? US silver medalist, 4CCs and world bronze. I don't think he needed this for his note to be any higher.

 

[meer]

Vincent did really well. Shoma showed a lot of guts to go for that jump and was seriously on in the first part of the program. Nathan is pretty obviously tired, but being first with 3 quads including a random 4S is pretty awesome. Tempted fate with that 2nd 3A and broke his axel streak.

 

[Sylvia]

1 Chen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efflHnKSXoM (Russian)
2 Zhou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpwWAndUqAo (Russian)
3 Uno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T39CmbV4beg (Russian)
4 Messing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtQVrDfwhGY (Russian)
5 Rizzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5ZQGmZV8i8
6 Tanaka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DGlkYzufxw
7 Nguyen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGFMlylVV8s
8 Lazukin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTNjvhyS9vE (Russian)
9 Samarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2zyPRqKqTE (Russian)
10 Aymoz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAJOMCx2xbQ
11 Grassl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tF7zMMcM90
12 Siao Him Fa: n/a

ETA: The Russian video links still play in the U.S. but the others may be blocked by now.

 

[CaliSteve]

No one has ever accused Amoyz of not expressing himself. On the ice. In the KnC. Whereever he is he brings the That was a sloppy skate, but that's Kevin.

Kevin's Kiss and Cry moments are not to be missed.

 

[CaliSteve]

Vincent needs to make this coaching change permanent.

Yes he does. You can tell he really likes Mie.

 

[CaliSteve]

Who is Vincent’s new coach?

He has the same coaches, but the woman in the K&C is Mie Hamada.

 

[Sylvia]

Jack Gallagher's Day 2 recap includes quotes from the top 3 men: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports...mmanding-lead-world-team-trophy/#.XLDIn5jYrnF
Chen:

“I’m upset about that triple axel. It was the last axel of the season and I didn’t hit it,” Chen stated. “I kind of ruined that streak, but it’s something to look forward to for next season.”
The Salt Lake City native was satisfied with his performance under the circumstances.
“I think the program went OK. I was definitely holding back a bit as I am a little sick right now,” Chen noted. “I put 100 percent effort into the program and was happy I was able to do it.”

Zhou:

“That was the best skate I have ever had,” Zhou noted. “I felt more relaxed and confident in my technique than before. I think the reason for that is working with Hamada-sensei has really helped me develop my jump technique to a point where I can be more sure of where my body is and stack over myself so I have a better axis and landing.”
Zhou was very pleased when he saw the scores of the judges after his free skate.
“All the jumps were called clean. I think that was right this time,” Zhou remarked. “Everything felt super good and I’m proud to finally have a truly clean protocol.”

Uno on his first attempt of 3A+4T in competition:

“I have been practicing it and was determined to include it. There was no specific reason other than I wanted to do it,” Uno stated. “I felt fatigued after the salchow and didn’t have enough energy to complete the triple axel/quad toe loop. I lost control, but want to be able to incorporate it in the future.”

 

[A.H.Black]

So Nathan's sick again. Sigh.

 

[sk9tingfan]

So Nathan's sick again. Sigh.

Just had an evaluation with a renowned ENT who when I indicated that my sinus issues really rev'ed up after flying said that the reg's for lab animal air quality on planes far exceeded those for humans! Four transcontinental flights exceeding 14 hours each and being under extreme stress does not help. And Nathan is not the only one considering how sick Kolyada has been. When I went to the NHK Trophy a few years ago and hung out with Johnny Weir and his entourage, he also had a severe sinus infection. I remember running around Nagano trying to find him some saline nasal spray with no success. It had to be filled by a pharmacist with no available aerosol/spray vehicle. I think that wearing a mask during flights may be one of the solutions but no guarantee of success.

 

[skatfan]

Really happy for Vincent - that FS was terrific. His basic skating is improving as well! I hope he gets to work with Hamada consistently from now on.

 

[skateboy]

Vincent did really well. Shoma showed a lot of guts to go for that jump and was seriously on in the first part of the program. Nathan is pretty obviously tired, but being first with 3 quads including a random 4S is pretty awesome. Tempted fate with that 2nd 3A and broke his axel streak.

I thought Vincent should have won the free skate.

 

[Alexa]

According to tweets from Japanese fans, Nathan was vomiting after the run through, and report that he had to lean against the wall, and sit down for a while before leaving.

 

[Wyliefan]

Poor guy!

Hope none of the other skaters come down with it!

 

[Frau Muller]

Best TES and impressive PCS from “Oh, OH Vincent Zhou”!

Way to go, Vincent Zhou!
Boy, oh Bou!
It’s Winners Row with Vincent Zhou!
I’m in the know with Vincent Zhou!
Vincent - Zhou ‘Nuff!!!

 

[jlai]

I thought Vincent should have won the free skate.

Vincent's score is still too High compared to other men, truth be told so is Nathan's. No way is Vincent about as good as Keagan in components imho. The team placement is right though

 

[Jammers]

Vincent had a rough season. Happy for him to end on a high note

Not sure how he's had a rough season considering that he's medaled at every event since the start of the year and that includes Nationals, 4CC and Worlds and finished right behind Nathan here. Vincent seems to struggle a bit at the start of the season and on the GP but he's a late season skater as he's proven over the last 3 seasons.