2022–23 Canadian Pairs: News and Updates

[TAHbKA]

Can Ilushechkina un-retire again?

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

He is going to be in high demand even though he is only 5'9". Where do we sign-up for try-outs with Michaud or Guarise?

 

[fsfann]

Can Ilushechkina un-retire again?

Only if she has gotten consistent jumps.. ;-)

 

[fsfann]

Sad to see this split. Hoping Trennnnt finds someone quickly so he still has a season ahead of him...

 

[honey]

Surprised by the timing of this, but not surprised that in the end they are not continuing. As mentioned up thread, this has to have been pretty sudden though. They had programs choreographed already.

It does make my antenna go up a bit wondering if there is already a potential partner for Trennt lined up…is there someone who recently became available that was too good to pass up? Having a hard time determining who that would be exactly, but the timing is curious to be sure.

 

[danafan]

I wonder if Natasha Purich is interested in returning. She was rehabbing an injury and then her partner Bryce Chudak retired.

 

[Habs]

Surprised by the timing of this, but not surprised that in the end they are not continuing. As mentioned up thread, this has to have been pretty sudden though. They had programs choreographed already.

It does make my antenna go up a bit wondering if there is already a potential partner for Trennt lined up…is there someone who recently became available that was too good to pass up? Having a hard time determining who that would be exactly, but the timing is curious to be sure.

Is Zabiiako still planning to skate for Canada?

 

[litenkyckling]

I'm so gutted - height aside they had such a great chemistry! Now last year's outcome hurts a little more!

 

[Alilou]

Is Zabiiako still planning to skate for Canada?

I doubt it. She's moved to Spain to be with her SO

 

[Sk8mom123]

Surprised by the timing of this, but not surprised that in the end they are not continuing. As mentioned up thread, this has to have been pretty sudden though. They had programs choreographed already.

It does make my antenna go up a bit wondering if there is already a potential partner for Trennt lined up…is there someone who recently became available that was too good to pass up? Having a hard time determining who that would be exactly, but the timing is curious to be sure.

I wondered that also

 

[Sk8mom123]

I wonder if Natasha Purich is interested in returning. She was rehabbing an injury and then her partner Bryce Chudak retired.

I thought about her also and Chloe Choinard is still on IPS

 

[Cant Skate]

As much as I adore Natasha, she is a huge risk in my opinion. This young woman is chronically injured.

 

[shutterbug]

I wonder if Natasha Purich is interested in returning. She was rehabbing an injury and then her partner Bryce Chudak retired.

Oh dear lord, not yet another notch in Purich's skate guard.

I did see a mention on Twitter that an "Alison S" is interested in skating pairs. Hmmmm........

 

[victorskid]

Oh dear lord, not yet another notch in Purich's skate guard.

I did see a mention on Twitter that an "Alison S" is interested in skating pairs. Hmmmm........

The same Alison S who did pairs with ZD a while ago?

 

[shutterbug]

The same Alison S who did pairs with ZD a while ago?

I was thinking Schumacher? ETA: I totally forgot she and Z. Daleman were a pair team for a while!

 

[danafan]

I could totally get behind Schumacher returning to pairs!

 

[victorskid]

I was thinking Schumacher?

Yup - me too. She tried pairs with Zach Daleman and then decided to concentrate on singles.

 

[PRlady]

I’m no expert on Canadian skating. But if Schizas (and Unvaccinated Girl whose name I forget) are the designated future in Canadian ladies, there sure is a gaping hole in Pairs. That might motivate Schumacher to switch back?

 

[danafan]

I did see a mention on Twitter that an "Alison S" is interested in skating pairs. Hmmmm........

I don't follow a lot of skating on twitter but I found the tweet:

https://twitter.com/mikutyler/status/1555659294279757824?s=20&t=bO1I92T1uPv03WgAIQWIcw

This tweeter "knows for a fact" that "Alison S" wants to do pairs. Hmm

 

[fan]

I spoke to Alison’s mum a while back and she mentioned that Alison hated pairs.

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Maybe KMT will unretire! just kidding.

 

[Habs]

Maybe KMT will unretire! just kidding.

KMT and Trennnnt were my Canadian pairs dream match.

 

[dramagrrl]

Very sad about W/M. I was hoping they would have a great season and a Canadian title after the disappointments of last season.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I spoke to Alison’s mum a while back and she mentioned that Alison hated pairs.

Yeah, but what does her mom know compared to someone on Twitter?

 

[danafan]

I'd be happy to uber Schumacher in two disciplines if that's what she wants to do.

Anyway hopefully Michaud will find a suitable partner.

 

[Seerek]

I’m no expert on Canadian skating. But if Schizas (and Unvaccinated Girl whose name I forget) are the designated future in Canadian ladies, there sure is a gaping hole in Pairs. That might motivate Schumacher to switch back?

Not to reopen the can of worms, but I don't think it was ever confirmed what Kaiya Ruiter's status was (as it is, she's withdrawn from her competitions this summer due to nagging injuries).

Schumacher's 5'0" - on paper, it's a good match, but she's still got to work on projecting, imo.

 

[million$momma]

Didn't Lia Pereira skate pairs for a season? How tall is she - 5'2/5'3ish?

 

[Rock2]

Sad to see this split. Hoping Trennnnt finds someone quickly so he still has a season ahead of him...

Stand by.

Separately, now that Zach's skills have advanced in pairs, and Gabby's have regressed in singles....

 

[Bouffantrex]

Very depressing news. I fear pairs is dying.

 

[Rock2]

Just watched Max and Deanna's SP at Quebec summer skate.

Up until today they have been the team that has disappointed me the most. On paper I thought this was a perfect match but they have looked like oil and water - with barely mediocre packaging.

Today, a different story. Great program. All in black with a little fire (skated to Oblivion). They look like a match. Elements improved: the 3T has same entry and timing and the 3Tw shot out of the frame. 65 pts with a majorly botched throw and out of synch sbs spins. I'm on the Deanna and Max train, now. Thank you, sweet baby Jesus.