2022–23 Canadian Pairs: News and Updates

[Sylvia]

I would imagine they'll [Kemp/Elizarov] spend the summer at the Canadian Ice Academy again and get working on a new FP (and poor @Sylvia will no longer need to scramble for the mute button as soon as their music starts ).

For those who aren't aware, I've previously whined in competition play-by-play threads in the Kiss & Cry section that "Never Enough" might be my least favorite skated to song currently.

Thanks for the article links & excerpts, @shutterbug!

Do you happen to know if any Novice pairs are age-eligible -- both partners need to be born between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2009 -- for the 2024 Youth Olympics? GSD thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ames-jan-19-feb-1-gangwon-south-korea.110558/

 

[shutterbug]

Do you happen to know if any Novice pairs are age-eligible -- both partners need to be born between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2009 -- for the 2024 Youth Olympics? GSD thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ames-jan-19-feb-1-gangwon-south-korea.110558/

Not off the top of my head. Typically only ages are given on the Skate Canada dailymotion broadcasts, will have to do some digging to see if I can find birth dates.

ETA: @Sylvia from the info I could find, Annika Behnke/Kole Sauve are the only Novice team that would likely be age-eligible for the Youth Olympics.

 

[Sylvia]

An interview with Pereira/Michaud that I did at 4CCs:

Lia Pereira & Trennt Michaud: A perfect match - Figure Skaters Online

By Claire Cloutier, Team FSO contributing writer Photos by Robin Ritoss Trennt Michaud is a familiar face to pairs skating fans. The 26-year-old has represented Canada internationally since 2014, first in junior pairs with Hope MacLean and then in seniors with Evelyn Walsh. Last season, Walsh...

figureskatersonline.com

GS article by Anna Kellar (March 15):

Pereira and Michaud climb rankings in season debut

Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud In their first season together, Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud are rapidly climbing the pairs rankings. After

www.goldenskate.com

 

[4rkidz]

Tomorrow morning at 16 mile creek in Oakville at 10am you can support and cheer on Bruno’s pairs skaters before worlds Miura/Kihara.. sorry just eta I realized @Sylvia posted it under Japanese skaters thread.

 

[danafan]

Tomorrow morning at 16 mile creek in Oakville at 10am you can support and cheer on Bruno’s pairs skaters before worlds Miura/Kihara.. sorry just eta I realized @Sylvia posted it under Japanese skaters thread.

This happened yesterday.

 

[4rkidz]

This happened yesterday.

I seem to have lost a day lol

 

[Sylvia]

Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud chat with Mazin Thomas (5-min. video uploaded on March 15 to Skate Ontario's YT channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsW3LF_7R_U

The newly formed pair, Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud talk about how they met, training, finding time, going to the World Figure Skating Championships, their coaching team, and more.

 

[Colonel Green]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1636793798377488384

 

[shutterbug]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1636793798377488384

Here is feature story (long read):

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637447580022964225

 

[Sylvia]

Phil Hersh has written a very good article on Deanna's skating journey for NBC Sports, published before she & Maxime compete at Worlds (March 20):

World figure skating championships the latest chapter of Deanna Stellato-Dudek’s comeback

Deanna Stellato-Dudek, a 39-year-old pairs' figure skater for Canada, competes at the world championships after coming out of retirement.

news.yahoo.com

Today, NBC Sports' Nick Zaccardi tweeted 2 screenshots of Hersh's Chicago Tribune article on Deanna from 2000! https://twitter.com/nzaccardi/status/1638211835961778176

 

[puglover]

Great skating by all three Canadian pairs teams. Deanna brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful event.

 

[honey]

Wonderful start for all three teams!

Lia and Trennt have so much potential and they are bringing each other to the next level. I don’t know exactly how to describe it, but both of them just shine brighter when paired together vs in singles or another partner. I wouldn’t have thought this was possible looking at previous performances when this partnership was announced.

I really, really look forward to how they will develop, because from my view point they both have some seedlings of star quality and that is missing somewhat in the pairs field. They could really produce something different and interesting with the right choreographers and vehicles. Understandably the programs right now are not showcasing that, but I feel like it’s in there for them to tap into.

 

[puglover]

Wonderful start for all three teams!

Lia and Trennt have so much potential and they are bringing each other to the next level. I don’t know exactly how to describe it, but both of them just shine brighter when paired together vs in singles or another partner. I wouldn’t have thought this was possible looking at previous performances when this partnership was announced.

I really, really look forward to how they will develop, because from my view point they both have some seedlings of star quality and that is missing somewhat in the pairs field. They could really produce something different and interesting with the right choreographers and vehicles. Understandably the programs right now are not showcasing that, but I feel like it’s in there for them to tap into.

I see star quality in them as well. I also love the fact that she is such a strong singles skater and confident on the jumps. That is a huge positive for them. It is tough to be a fan and close your eyes every time they jump. Belinda said something like - they can all fall on the jumps - so true - but some way more than others.

 

[yurokis40]

Deanna and Max should be 2nd or third, the US pair in second got held up with that big fall.

 

[Janef]

Can anyone post links I have searched around and isu has blocked Canada it appears

I see star quality in them as well. I also love the fact that she is such a strong singles skater and confident on the jumps. That is a huge positive for them. It is tough to be a fan and close your eyes every time they jump. Belinda said something like - they can all fall on the jumps - so true - but some way more than others.

 

[Karen-W]

Deanna and Max should be 2nd or third, the US pair in second got held up with that big fall.

You mean the current World Champs? Who had the best throw of the evening? And whose SBS spins were far superior to your Canadians? Like, did you even WATCH SDDes? Their SBS spins were a hot effing mess, and she pitched forward on the landing of her throw. It isn't as if the lead KniFraz have over either ConMac or SDDes is egregious, despite what your Canadian-colored spectacles might have shown you.

 

[marbri]

Why do people still respond to yurokis after all these years?

 

[Skate Talker]

Can anyone post links I have searched around and isu has blocked Canada it appears

You can watch the complete Pairs short program from this link to cbc sports video archive.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2185275459934

Lia & Trennt start at 50:00, Brooke & Ben at 1:44:04, and Deanna & Max at 3:06:14

 

[Andora]

I called it at Canadians, even just watching Lia & Trent waiting for warm up. These two have "it". In my super humble and prone to error opinion, she is a STAR. SUPER excited to see how these guys develop, and wish them great things.

Luckily they have great teams ahead of them to aim for, and great teams behind them to keep things competitive.

 

[Janef]

You can watch the complete Pairs short program from this link to cbc sports video archive.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2185275459934

Lia & Trennt start at 50:00, Brooke & Ben at 1:44:04, and Deanna & Max at 3:06:14

 

[Janef]

Thanks for that with time stamps! They all did pretty well. The commentator pointed out some things which was helpful

 

[Habs]

I understand why KniFra are ahead of Deanna and Max, but I thought Deanna and Max should be ahead of the Italians. YMMV.

I, too, am so excited about Lia and Trennt. They are soooo good together, and after such a short time too. I'm glad Trennt has found a good partner because he's exceptionally talented. And Lia is such a star.

 

[Andora]

I understand why KniFra are ahead of Deanna and Max, but I thought Deanna and Max should be ahead of the Italians. YMMV.

Thiiiiis - though I can even accept that considering politics/etc.

So, @Karen-W - please don't take Yuki seriously and accidentally get the ire of other Canadians with your fierce response. She doesn't represent us any more than Trump represents yankees.

 

[~tapdancer~]

Why do people still respond to yurokis after all these years?

You mean that person has been here years?? I was thinking "who is this (fill in the blank)" poster.

 

[Karen-W]

I just want to echo the Lia&Trennt love. Even with a snoozy piece of music, their (especially her) star quality is undeniable. They're easily my fave new team of this season, along with Pavlova/Sviatchenko of Hungary. Soooooo much talent and potential.

Someone please do their best to keep them far, far away from Julie Marcotte's CD collection, though, lol.

 

[~tapdancer~]

I am loving on Lia and Trennt, too. What a great team they are shaping up to be. I hope they stay strong and grow as a skating pair. I see great things ahead!

 

[skatingguy]

I understand why KniFra are ahead of Deanna and Max, but I thought Deanna and Max should be ahead of the Italians. YMMV.

I think the Italians were a little bit sharper, and their choreography is bit more complex. Stellato-Dudek/Deschamps need to continue to put out clean performances to get the judges to go with them on the GOE, particularly on the lifts.

 

[Yyzskater]

I am loving on Lia and Trennt, too. What a great team they are shaping up to be. I hope they stay strong and grow as a skating pair. I see great things ahead!

Totally agree!! I believe she is only a year older than Brooke but I feel she skates with so much more maturity and composure. A delight to watch!

 

[coppertop1]

All three of our pairs are in the top ten and we're in good position to keep three spots. Very impressive!

 

[skatingguy]

All three of our pairs are in the top ten and we're in good position to keep three spots. Very impressive!

Almost 4th, 6th, and 11th - 3 spots - two seeded teams for the Grand Prix next season.