2026–27 Canadian Pairs: News and Updates

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Bringing this over from the Canadian Summer Competitions thread - Kelly Ann Laurin is entered in the Senior Womens event at the 2026 Championnats québécois d’été, so it doesn't seem there's a new partner in the picture as of yet.

 

[uandmfan]

Are we allowed to discuss rumours? There are some credible ones that Deanna is switching back to skate for the US and has a new partner.

 

[marbri]

Are we allowed to discuss rumours? There are some credible ones that Deanna is switching back to skate for the US and has a new partner.

Those rumours have been popping up in various places around the internet. Last I recall reading she found someone, will skate for US and train in Colorado. But that all still falls under rumours until we hear something official I guess.

 

[spin2win]

I saw this article linked to discuss Minsol Kwon's release, but it also has information about Deanna/Max and Mike Slipchuk the Skate Canada high performance director is interviewed as well. I would guess then this is good information but not official.

Max has retired to coach. Deanna is partner searching in US and Canada. Potential release to US won't be an issue according to this article.

At long last, it's a Grand reveal

It's been a newsy week in Canadian skating, and the release of those long-awaited assignments is just the beginning of what we have to talk about in this space

rwbrodiewrites.substack.com

 

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Laurie Nealin's latest interview with Kemp/Elizarov: Winnipeg pair skaters among world’s rising stars

“I think Ava and I are going to be pretty comfortable at the Grands Prix,” Elizarov said, noting they competed in senior company last season at the Canadian and Four Continents championships.

“We’re happy we did that last year because it’s given us an introduction to senior and we’ll be doing two or three senior (tune-up) competitions before the Grand Prix, so we’ll be ready.”

 

[danafan]

Matte and Ferland are going to resume their partnership. They made a joint post on Instagram.

Lori-Ann Matte on Instagram: "✨Some stories deserve a second chapter ✨ Il y a 3 ans, nous avons mis fin à un magnifique parcours de 13 ans en tant qu’équipe. Aujourd’hui, nous nous choisissons à nouveau et sommes heureux d’annoncer notre retour à la

128 likes, 22 comments - lo_matte on June 25, 2026: "✨Some stories deserve a second chapter ✨ Il y a 3 ans, nous avons mis fin à un magnifique parcours de 13 ans en tant qu’équipe. Aujourd’hui, nous nous choisissons à nouveau et sommes heureux d’annoncer notre retour à la compétition...

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[honey]

That is probably a wise choice for them given the shake ups in existing partnerships. I think they were a decent match, so why not give it another go together I guess.

 

[fsfann]

Any rumours of Kelly Laurin & Loucas Ethier? have either had tryouts or any announcements?

 

[Amy L]

Any rumours of Kelly Laurin & Loucas Ethier? have either had tryouts or any announcements?

Ethier is with Fiona Bombardier now.

 

[fsfann]

Ethier is with Fiona Bombardier now.

Thanks!

 

[spin2win]

Laurin is entered in singles for Championnats québécois d’été: https://patinage.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CQE2026-Liste-des-participants-au-25-juin.pdf

 

[Alilou]

Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud building on World bronze​

The Canadian Champions discuss artistry, consistency, and what's next​

Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud building on World bronze

Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud building on World bronze Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud spent last season proving they belonged among the world's

www.goldenskate.com

 

[Winnipeg]

What happened to Bombardier's former partner? Is Laurin looking for a new partner and skating singles too?