2022 CS US International FS Classic Men's SP

[auser]

After this event, I'm off to find my laser disc of Sophie's Choice so I can feel less depressed.

Hoping for brighter days to follow!

 

[Seven Sisters]

What a tease you are, Ilya, saying you were going to use the Screaming Jay Hawkins original and instead, this cover. There are nice things in the program, though, and Ilya’s performance ability is definitely improving!

 

[ramurphy2005]

Oh dear....well at least it's early on in the season. Minus the 2 falls, it looks promising.

I agree, I like where this program could be by the end of the season.

 

[16Olympics]

Just saw the results page....Yay Camden!!!

 

[purplecat]

I'm impressed Gogo has made it through his growth spurt.

Like everyone else, less impressed with the shirt.

Gogo looks like he's 7 feet tall out there! Especially while spinning!

Poor Ilia! He looks like he needs a hug. Hopefully he can comeback in the free.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Ilia MALININ
nooo I don't like this costume Ilia I trusted you

4Lz (fall)
4T (fall)
CCSp (gorgeous, his spins are so much better)
3A
CCoSp
FSS

I love the program a lot, quite a bit of pointing but it seems to bringing out his inner showman and THE HEAD MOVEMENT. I'm not shocked by the jumps, he has probably grown a bit and he's also a kid. There's no way he can be consistent right away with the quads.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Good news is that he's 6 points out of 2nd.

 

[el henry]

Ilia is learning to stay with the performance, which impresses me more than any 4A.

Some days, you just don't have the jumps, and then you need the rest. Like tonight.

Bummer about the cover rather than Screamin Jay.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Darn....he looks so upset..... Hopefully he'll make a comeback tomorrow.

 

[TontoK]

I really don't know what to make of that.

Both of those quads looked fine, and I can't figure out why he fell on either one. They were rotated in plenty of time.

Maybe just an off night.

The good news is I like the program a ton better than I thought I would.

 

[Jeanie19]

Kevin in the lead, highest pc's, but Mark edged him out in TES by .81.

 

[reader3]

What a disappointing skate for Ilia. He is understandably very upset. We wish him well for tomorrow.

 

[Ella5555]

All I can say is it’s the beginning of the season - a lot of kinks to be worked out by all the competitors. I agree that Ilia’s program has potential - and his spins looked good. I don’t know if he was grimacing in kiss & cry due to physical discomfort or if he was just disappointed. Hoping everyone does better in the LP.

 

[el henry]

And Kévin leads going into the FS

Woot

 

[readernick]

I really don't know what to make of that.

Both of those quads looked fine, and I can't figure out why he fell on either one. They were rotated in plenty of time.

Maybe just an off night.

The good news is I like the program a ton better than I thought I would.

I actually disagree. His jumps didn't have their normal snap. So, he wasn't rotating at his normal speed and didn't have the same amount of time he usually does to prepare for landing. Hence, the falls. It's normal when dealing with growth or just having a bad day. It's early season. He's a male skater. Consistency in your first full year as a senior is not expected or frankly even to be hoped for... I'm sure he will have better days.

 

[auser]

Enjoyable comp for this early in the season. Can't wait to see these programs develop with confidence.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

The PCS marks are all over the board for the judges. Some have 2 point differences between components, others have all 3 within .25, and some judges have a 3 point difference in relation to the other judges' scores. For example, Daniel got a 5.75 from judge 1 in CO and a 8.50 from judge 3

 

[cheerknithanson]

So Ilia had a UR on the 4Lz and his 4T was on the q. Hmmmmmm.

 

[mrrice]

It's nice to see that the best overall skater is leading. A Quadless Kevin leading after a great SP. I realize that the quadsters have the tech content to overtake him but, it sure is nice to see him leading. I love Illia, and hopefully he'll have a better skate in the FP.

 

[Seven Sisters]

So, the rink food concession is not even open yet (they say they will have food tomorrow) and from experience, I know that in Lake Placid they roll up the sidewalks around 9 or so. So as soon as the comp ended I made a beeline for the pub across the street, hoping I could maybe get some takeout.

And as I was standing there waiting for them to pack my food, in walked Kevin Aymoz—I could’ve reached out and touched him!