Patrick Chan

vivley · Feb 16, 2016

Patrick looks great in black during practice!

https://twitter.com/NianL/status/699636799539437568

According to this tweet, practice went fantastically well! :cheer2:

Article from Taiwan's Apple Daily that goes with the picture:

http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20160216/796760/

Violet Bliss · Feb 16, 2016

vivley said:
Patrick looks great in black during practice!

https://twitter.com/NianL/status/699636799539437568

According to this tweet, practice went fantastically well!

Article from Taiwan's Apple Daily that goes with the picture:

http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20160216/796760/

Always such beautiful edges.

Wishing Patrick peace and confidence. Hope he keeps on track and to my schedule for him.

calica · Feb 16, 2016

2016 Four Continents preview (men): Chan for third 4CC title

http://www.rockerskating.com/news/2016/2/14/2016-four-continents-preview-men

vivley · Feb 16, 2016

A short video mostly of Han Yan, but you can get a glimpse of Patrick in the middle of it:

http://www.miaopai.com/show/gbLIZy4Ka23KMW0zUo24Vw__.htm

Violet Bliss · Feb 17, 2016

vivley said:
A short video mostly of Han Yan, but you can get a glimpse of Patrick in the middle of it:

http://www.miaopai.com/show/gbLIZy4Ka23KMW0zUo24Vw__.htm

All those Men In Black!

4everchan · Feb 17, 2016

Violet Bliss said:
Great smile. And look what a totally cool short video I discovered on the same site:

https://twitter.com/dcmnu/status/682214674427805696

It looks like he's doing it on a circulating trampoline or chamber. Cool shot.

so hot

4everchan · Feb 17, 2016

Violet Bliss said:
All is hiding in plain sight. As you seek, open your eyes and you shall see.

You don't need to steal it. Follow your heart's desire and go for it. You've had it in your heart for a while now, haven't you? Design your bliss.

:agree:

vivley · Feb 17, 2016

Violet Bliss said:
Always such beautiful edges.

Wishing Patrick peace and confidence. Hope he keeps on track and to my schedule for him.

Oh, yes. Here's another article in the Taiwanese media about Patrick. It says that even though he took a break after Sochi, his skating skills have not diminished. It also mentions that although Patrick has performed shows in Taiwan, this is his first time competing there:

http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/sports/20160217/37066265/

I'm surprised that I haven't seen any video interviews with Patrick from the local media yet. One factor is that he doesn't speak Mandarin (they already interviewed Karen Chen who speaks it fluently), but I expect some interviews to be forthcoming, especially when he wins.

puremagic · Feb 17, 2016

hey guys, did Patrick say something about quads? How's it going? At 4CC not necessary to add second quad, but may be he is planning surprise at the Worlds? And how his 3A now? I hope that he will be able to deal with this

Violet Bliss · Feb 17, 2016

puremagic said:
hey guys, did Patrick say something about quads? How's it going? At 4CC not necessary to add second quad, but may be he is planning surprise at the Worlds? And how his 3A now? I hope that he will be able to deal with this

Welcome to the fest, puremagic!

vivley linked Patrick's planned program contents at the previous page. It's the same as at the Nationals where he did 2 beautiful quads but doubled the planned 2nd 3A and the last jump, a 3F. With further training, he will likely have the stamina for the whole contents at 4CC.

His 3A has been great, which is why he's planning to do 2 in the LP. He is likely to add a different quad next season. He is easing back into competition the smart way to avoid any injury.

m0001 · Feb 17, 2016

From CBC (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/figureskating/canada-our-continents-1.3450808), Pj's Podium Picks and broadcast schedule:

Men: Patrick Chan CAN

Pairs: Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford CAN

Ladies: Gracie Gold USA

Dance: Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje CAN

Watch live on CBC Sports

Friday

Ice dance free program, 12:20 a.m. ET
Saturday

Pairs free program, 1:20 a.m. ET
Ladies free program, 4:50 a.m. ET
Men's free program, 10:50 p.m. ET

Sunday

Gala, 4:50 a.m. ET

vivley · Feb 18, 2016

Non geo-blocked livestream on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNvjFdGhQFo&index=1&list=PL7B_aulXoMBPmhjE-D4JWUZqdkxjZTcIJ

Opening ceremonies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRhkzbgoS8&index=2&list=PL7B_aulXoMBPmhjE-D4JWUZqdkxjZTcIJ

Men's short program on 2/19 at 5:24 a.m. EST will be here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxUXsrA99NY&list=PL7B_aulXoMBPmhjE-D4JWUZqdkxjZTcIJ&index=6

Men's free skate on 2/20 at 11:00 p.m. EST will be here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFUNu9-oa8&index=9&list=PL7B_aulXoMBPmhjE-D4JWUZqdkxjZTcIJ

vivley · Feb 18, 2016

Another article in the Taiwanese media saying that with Denis Ten's withdrawal, most of the attention will go to Patrick.

http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/201602180188-1.aspx

I'm glad Patrick is laying low right now so he can focus on his skating, and not on the added attention and pressure.

vivley · Feb 18, 2016

Finally, a new article with a new photo and some new quotes from Patrick to the Taiwanese press!

http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/sports/20160218/37067498/

He said, "I am always very excited to come to Asia. There's a huge market for figure skating in Japan, and I hope it can also be popular in Taiwan and China. To me, winning first place and medals are not important, I am only concerned with whether I can achieve my goals and complete my performances."

During yesterday's practice he had a lot of falls. He said, "The Taipei ice rink is very challenging. Where I train, the ice is very stable. Here, every day it is different; the temperature, atmosphere is different, like today the ice was a bit hard, I can't quite grasp the feeling on how to overcome these [factors]; to me it's an excellent challenge."

Eeek, as I mentioned before, I was worried about whether Taipei's high humidity and climate would affect skaters including Patrick, and it seems to be a challenge for him due to fluctuations in the ice itself. This will be a good competition for him to learn to overcome these factors. Stay upright, Patrick! You can do it!

StSq4 · Feb 18, 2016

Patrick's practice video from Taipei https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxt1VUktk8

Violet Bliss · Feb 18, 2016

vivley said:
Finally, a new article with a new photo and some new quotes from Patrick to the Taiwanese press!

http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/sports/20160218/37067498/

They do take very nice photos at Taipei.

He said, "I am always very excited to come to Asia. There's a huge market for figure skating in Japan, and I hope it can also be popular in Taiwan and China. To me, winning first place and medals are not important, I am only concerned with whether I can achieve my goals and complete my performances."

During yesterday's practice he had a lot of falls. He said, "The Taipei ice rink is very challenging. Where I train, the ice is very stable. Here, every day it is different; the temperature, atmosphere is different, like today the ice was a bit hard, I can't quite grasp the feeling on how to overcome these [factors]; to me it's an excellent challenge."

Eeek, as I mentioned before, I was worried about whether Taipei's high humidity and climate would affect skaters including Patrick, and it seems to be a challenge for him due to fluctuations in the ice itself. This will be a good competition for him to learn to overcome these factors. Stay upright, Patrick! You can do it!

This reminds me of something I have wanted to suggest for a long time: As we send love and white light to Patrick, do the same for the ice. Well, send love and blessing to judges and fans as well.

StSq4 said:
Patrick's practice video from Taipei https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxt1VUktk8

I think he is doing very well and will achieve his goals. I've tagged him to execute his full contents cleanly at 4CC. So far he seems calm and focused, a good winning mindset for him.

4everchan · Feb 18, 2016

StSq4 said:
Patrick's practice video from Taipei https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxt1VUktk8

.. yeah.. Patrick doesn't seem at his best here... but, I am not worried. BELIEVE

Violet Bliss · Feb 18, 2016

4everchan said:
.. yeah.. Patrick doesn't seem at his best here... but, I am not worried. BELIEVE

He should never be at his best at practice.

It was a fine and full run through. I'm happy with that.

4everchan · Feb 18, 2016

of course but after the quad triple, there aren't many good jumping passes succeeded... and even that first combo wasn't as good as usually EVEN for a practice session....

but I am a true believer and I know Patrick will do well

Violet Bliss said:
He should never be at his best at practice.

It was a fine and full run through. I'm happy with that.

vivley · Feb 18, 2016

Here's a short clip of Patrick doing off-ice training. He looks good in blue!

https://twitter.com/dcmnu/status/700340278503149568

And here is the men's SP start order. Patrick goes last:

https://twitter.com/ifsmagazine/status/700348884023975937

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