2022–23 Canadian Ice Dance: News and Updates

[yurokis40]

The Evita fd is already iconic in my book. The RD the pattern is incredible the slow part cleary separate them from the rest of the field.

 

[Colonel Green]

Nadiia & Peter answer the important questions (her vlogs are interesting, incidentally, for those who don’t follow her).

 

[Colonel Green]

More content from the Lane camp.

 

[chantilly]

Lovely to see that program from close up and different camera angles.

 

[Impromptu]

Oniceperspectives now has Bashynska & Beaumont's Red Violin FD in full on Youtube too. One of my favorite programs this season.

 

[yurokis40]

Nik Sorensen screwed up again like I predicted, hopefully skate canada sends lala to worlds they are now one of the best teams in the world, i`m sure they would have killed this comp.

 

[skatingguy]

Nik Sorensen screwed up again like I predicted, hopefully skate canada sends lala to worlds they are now one of the best teams in the world, i`m sure they would have killed this comp.

They would have finished last.

 

[Karen-W]

Nik Sorensen screwed up again like I predicted, hopefully skate canada sends lala to worlds they are now one of the best teams in the world, i`m sure they would have killed this comp.

Nothing like letting your biases shine through...

 

[manhn]

Congrats to Piper and Paul! All of our Canadian ice dance champs have won GPF since its inception, except interestingly Dub/Lau.

 

[Wyliefan]

Nadiia congratulating Piper and Paul. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmAEW1YIAb7/?igshid=N2ZiY2E3YmU=

 

[dramagrrl]

Congrats to Piper and Paul! All of our Canadian ice dance champs have won GPF since its inception, except interestingly Dub/Lau.

Nope. Crone and Poirier were Canadian ice dance champs in 2011, and if I remember correctly, the best they did at GPF was the bronze in their last season together.

 

[Rafter]

What a talent Peter Beaumont is. Curious how Carol Lane got wind of him. Assuming through her UK connections.

Assume Makita and Gunara have retired? Or serious injury.

 

[Colonel Green]

Assume Makita and Gunara have retired? Or serious injury.

Undisclosed injury.

It came at a particularly unfortunate time for them, since I suspect getting a host spot on the Grand Prix next year will be more challenging.

 

[PRlady]

Undisclosed injury.

It came at a particularly unfortunate time for them, since I suspect getting a host spot on the Grand Prix next year will be more challenging.

I still remember them fondly from Lake Placid more than 3 years ago.

 

[Sylvia]

Nadiia's tweet today : https://twitter.com/NBashynska/status/1602660216256221184

Guys… senior Ice dancers are starting to follow me on ig… IM FREAKING OUT MOM I MADE IT

Bashynska/Beaumont's post-FD comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v42o9yq9f0U

 

[Sylvia]

Joint post by Fabbri/Ayer, written by Alicia, about their withdrawal from Nationals : https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHuq9Iv-qq/

Hello everyone! As many of you know, the week before Sheffield, Paul dislocated his shoulder in practice. We managed to modify few things in our programs and pushed through the week to compete and we are really proud of us for doing that! Unfortunately, Paul needs another surgery for his shoulder. After a long time of reflection, we took the hard decision of withdrawing from our Canadian nationals. It’s a heartbreaking decision, but it is the best thing to do for our future and long term goal. We are more than thankful for the support of our coaches (@iceacademyofmontreal), patinage Quebec(@patinageqc)and patinage canada(@skate_canada), we can’t thank you enough! We are already looking forward to compete next season!
Paul will get his surgery on December 28th! Let’s all wish him a nice and really really fast rehab! you got this!

 

[barbarafan]

Joint post by Fabbri/Ayer, written by Alicia, about their withdrawal from Nationals : https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHuq9Iv-qq/

So sad for me as this is the team I wait anxiously for to see their new programs each yr. and to watch them compete. But using the shoulder right now is just tempting fate. This is the for sure the right decision and I will have to watch reruns to see their programs this year. Fingers crossed all goes smooth.

 

[Colonel Green]

Marjorie and Zach filmed their RD for On Ice Perspectives, per her Instagram.

 

[dramagrrl]

Assume Makita and Gunara have retired? Or serious injury.

I noticed that they are on the start order for Canadians, so they have not WD (at least at this point).

 

[Wyliefan]

New interview with Lauriault/Le Gac, covering the history of their partnership and why they switched to Canada.

Lauriault & Le Gac: Passion Reignited – International Figure Skating

Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac rediscovered their passion for skating following their release from France to represent Canada.

ifsmagazine.com

 

[Sylvia]

Lajoie/Lagha's FD (filmed outdoors by OIP's Jordan Cowan at Vieux-Port de Montréal in December 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqTK96RyDHA

Also Bronsard/Richmond's Pink Floyd FD, filmed at the same venue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQP1afdhuWU

 

[Sylvia]

Nadiia Bashynska uploaded her 17-minute JGPF vlog today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qVtAUbYiA8

 

[Sylvia]

Joint post by Fabbri/Ayer, written by Alicia, about their withdrawal from Nationals : https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHuq9Iv-qq/

Paul's shoulder surgery was yesterday and his latest Instagram story shows his left arm in a sling with caption "Surgery went very smoothly ... back home now for recovery."

Behiel/Behiel are listed as WD from the Senior Rhythm Dance at Nationals as of 12/22/22 (12 teams are scheduled to compete the RD on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023): https://cssterminalserv.skatecanada.ca/results/23CDNSeniorDanceRD1SO.pdf

 

[jmtfti]

Gilles/Poirier have withdrawn from Canadians due to an appendectomy for Gilles, according to Skate Canada's press release: https://skatecanada.ca/2023/01/top-...canadian-tire-national-skating-championships/

 

[Karen-W]

Gilles/Poirier have withdrawn from Canadians due to an appendectomy for Gilles, according to Skate Canada's press release: https://skatecanada.ca/2023/01/top-...canadian-tire-national-skating-championships/

I'd say they are also likely to miss 4CCs, if Molly Cesanek's recovery from her appendectomy last summer is any indication of the sort of recovery time Piper is facing.

 

[chantilly]

So disappointing for them
They were having such an incredible season. I hope this doesn’t derail them too much.
I hope worlds can still happen for them and Piper Gilles can recover in time.
They certainly have had some bad luck in their careers

 

[Barbara Manatee]

What rotten timing! All the best to Piper for a rapid recovery.

 

[shutterbug]

Piper posted an Instagram story from the rink earlier today. It looked like she was wearing her skates, so I'm guessing she's OK, but not quite recovered enough to compete?

 

[chantilly]

I did a quick internet research and unless it was a ruptured appendix, she should be recovered in 2-4 weeks. Luckily they were in good shape with their programs and only need to work on their levels.

 

[yurokis40]

Quick recovery to Piper she should be fine for worlds and skipping 4CC no biggie its in the US anyway good chance they would have been lowballed anyway, LALA for can champs they can do it.