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Nguyen improves to sixth at Skate America

EVERETT, Washington – Nam Nguyen of Toronto gained three spots in the overall standings to place sixth in men’s competition on Saturday at Skate America, the first stop on the ISU Grand Prix figure skating circuit.

World champion Nathan Chen of the U.S. took the gold, Michal Brezina of the Czech Republic was second and Sergei Voronov of Russia third.

Nguyen produced the sixth best free skate after placing ninth in Friday’s short program. He equals his best career result on the circuit. He opened with a quad Salchow double toe and hung on to his second quad. He also landed a triple Axel but singled his second one.

“It went a lot better today,” said Nguyen. “I was very nervous but I tried to keep my emotions intact. The first two elements were fine and I just tried to keep my composure after that. I just want to carry this momentum into Skate Canada next week.”

Kevin Reynolds of Coquitlam, B.C., also improved from his short program climbing from 12th to 11th with the 10th best free skate.

In pairs, Russia was 1-2 with Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov winning gold and Alisa Efimova and Alexander Korovin the silver. Ashley Cain and Timothy Leduc of the U.S. were third.

Evelyn Walsh of London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud of Trenton, Ont., remained eighth as they concluded their Grand Prix debut. They were sixth at the world juniors last season.

“We are disappointed with our skates this week,” said Walsh. “We made odd errors and we need to shore that up for Skate Canada.”

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/gpusa2018/

Chartrand shows improvement in free skate at Skate America

EVERETT, Washington – Alaine Chartrand of Prescott, Ont, produced the seventh best free skate on Sunday to place ninth in the women’s event to conclude Skate America, the first stop on the ISU Grand Prix figure skating circuit.

Satoko Miyahara led Japan to a 1-2 finish with Kaori Sakamoto in second. Sofia Samodurova of Russia was third.

Chartrand was 11th after the short program on Saturday.

“I felt a lot better on the ice,” said Chartand. “I attacked the elements and I felt I improved on my performance from earlier this season.”

The next stop on the circuit is Skate Canada International this Friday and Saturday in Laval, Que.

Full results: ISU GP 2018 Skate America

Tough start for Canada at Skate America

EVERETT, Washington – Canadian skaters are well behind after Friday’s short programs in men’s and pairs at Skate America, the first stop on the ISU figure skating circuit.

Nathan Chen of the U.S. leads the men’s event with 90.58 points followed by Michal Brezina of the Czech Republic in second at 82.09 and Julian Zhi jie Yee of Malaysia third at 81.52.

Nam Nguyen of Toronto stands in ninth spot and Kevin Reynolds of Coquitlam, B.C., is 12th.

“I felt a little nervous going into the short program,” said Nguyen, who opened the season with a first place finish at the 2018 U.S. Classic International last month. “I tried my best to control it but that translated in me being slow on the ice. Hopefully I can be a little bit snappier in the free.”

In pairs, Russians are 1-2 after the short program. Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov lead with 71.24 and Alisa Efimova and Alexander Korovin are second at 62.38. Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nolan Seegert of Germany are third at 60.04.

Evelyn Walsh of London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud of Trenton, Ont., are eighth as they made their Grand Prix debut. They were sixth at the world juniors last season.

“We didn’t have the best skate we wanted to,” said Michaud. “It’s a huge learning experience for us being here and overall it’s been great so far.”

Competition continues Saturday with the men’s and pairs free skates and the short program in ice dancing and women’s singles.

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/gpusa2018/

Five Canadian Skaters headed to U.S. for 2018 Skate America

OTTAWA, ON: Team Canada will be competing at the first event in the 2018 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series in Everett, Washington, U.S., from October 19-21.

In the men’s field, Nam Nguyen and Kevin Reynolds will be representing Canada. Nguyen will be looking for another medal after opening the season with a first place finish at the 2018 U.S. Classic International.

Reynolds will be looking to improve after finishing eighth at the ISU Autumn Classic International, which took place earlier this season in Oakville, Ont.

In the women’s field, Alaine Chartrand will be the lone Canadian female skater for Canada. Earlier this season, she placed eighth at the ISU Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany.

In the pairs, Evelyn Walsh and Trennt Michaud will be competing for Canada. This will be their first ISU Grand Prix event and they are coming off a seventh place finish at the ISU Nebelhorn Trophy.

Canadian Entries at 2018 Skate America

Discipline Name Age Hometown Club Coach
Men Nam Nguyen 20 Ajax, Ont. Richmond Hill Training Center Robert Burk
Men Kevin Reynolds 28 Vancouver, B.C. Champs International Skating Center Joanne McLeod
Ladies Alaine Chartrand 22 Prescott, Ont. YRSA Winter Club Tracey Wainman, Gregor Filipowski
Pairs Evelyn Walsh / Trennt Michaud 17/22 London, Ont. / Trenton, Ont. London Competitive Skating Club / Trenton FSC Alisson Purkiss

Mike Slipchuk, Skate Canada High Performance Director, will be Canada’s team leader at the event. Patty Klein of Montreal, Que. will be the lone Canadian official attending the event.

For more information, please visit www.isu.org.