2025-26 U.S. Ice Dance News, Updates & Discussion - Backstreet Boys & Spice Girls

[Amantide]

I’m curious as to how people think the rankings will shake out with Madi and Evan retired. Z/K certainly seem positioned for number one although given ice dance, CarPon could return to challenge them with a different set of programs.

Personally I think Green/Parsons have topped out but maybe they’ll try a bit longer. Of the younger teams, the Browns are to my mind the best but Brat/Som still beats them from time to time. Unsure of how far Wolf/Tsar can go and hoping for a recovery from Nes/Mark.

As someone puts it, your thoughts?

The Italian Eurosport commentators went outright and stated that Z&K are the next Olympic Champions.

 

[bwayrose7]

After Hawayek/Baker retired (sorry to bring up painful subjects), it almost seems like no one knew who the new U.S. #2 was supposed to be. Green/Parsons had a quick rise and were sixth at Worlds. Then CPom passed them and were fifth at Worlds. Then Zing/Kol blew past them and were fifth at the Olympics. Lots of bouncing around right below that #1 spot.

But assuming Chock/Bates are really done now, we'll have a new #1, and maybe things will get a little more stable.

I too have my eye on the Browns and Nes/Mark, though I feel more confident about the former. Nes/Mark have the goods, I think, but they could use some help with packaging and choreography and they DESPERATELY need a better coaching situation.

I think, if Green/Parsons do end up sticking it out, we could have a stable top 3, like the Bock/Shibs/HubDon era. If they retire, though, I think it's going to be a bit of a free-for-all. I'd like to see the Browns come out on top (if my avatar doesn't make that obvious lol), and I think they have the momentum, if they can keep it up and if their coaching/financial issues don't hinder their growth and political support.

 

[miffy]

I noticed Igor was in the team USA box throughout the team event, looking extremely happy and cheering all of Team USA on. I wasn’t certain at first it was him because I don’t remember him looking quite that happy even when his teams were winning everything!

Is there any chance Chock/Bates would go and coach/choreograph on his team if they are thinking of a move back to Michigan? (I’m just guessing they are on good terms now with Igor enthusiastically cheering for them.)