OTTAWA, ON (Nov. 3, 2026) – The 2026–2027 ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Series heads to Shenzhen, China, from November 6-8 for its third stop, the Cup of China. Representing Canada in the pairs event, Jazmine Desrochers and Kieran Thrasher will make their senior Grand Prix debut, marking an exciting milestone in their competitive careers. 

The junior world silver medallists opened their 2026–2027 season with an eighth-place finish at the John Nicks Pairs International, followed by a seventh-place finish at the Tayside Trophy. Now, they will take on the next challenge in their progression to the senior ranks, competing against some of the world’s top pairs teams on the Grand Prix stage. 

For the full competition schedule, entries and results, click here.  

TEAM CANADA 
Name | Age | Hometown | Coach 

Pair 
Jazmine Desrochers | 20 | Mississauga, Ont. & Kieran Thrasher | Windsor, Ont. | 22 | Bruno Marcotte   

Team Leader – Mike Slipchuk 
Official – Veronique Gosselin 
Medical Team – Mireille Landry