Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou

koheikun90 · Sep 10, 2014

Where are there? They're not listed for any assignments this Fall.

lcd · Sep 10, 2014

Was wondering the same thing. Other posts have included mentions that Vincent has not been skating or training. His injury last season was quite serious it would seem. Similarly, there has been some concern about Nathan being injured as well. Hope they are both simply being prudent and taking the time to heal properly. The are both such extreme talents, but are also young and have plenty of time ahead of them should they want to continue to pursuing competitive skating.

ice coverage · Sep 10, 2014

FYIs re Nathan Chen:

At the end of August, he won the SP and FS at Golden West.

http://allyearfsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sen-Men-SP-det.html
http://allyearfsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sen-Men-FS-det.html

And on three different weekends over the summer, he was a featured performer in the Sun Valley ice shows.

Chemistry66 · Sep 10, 2014

Nathan is now listed as a substitute for the last JGP in Croatia. From what I've heard, injury kept him out of initial assignments, and I would have imagined he's a sub on the last event only because they're still not sure if he'll be ready (though his total Golden West score is approximately his JW score from last year)

noskates · Sep 10, 2014

I believe Vincent was also injured last year.

Yes. This quote from a Boston Globe story:

Vincent Zhou, 13, missed all this season after surgery to correct a longtime knee problem.

Chemistry66 · Sep 19, 2014

Just to update on this...Nathan Chen is now officially assigned to JGP 7 in Croatia!

dorispulaski · Sep 20, 2014

Hooray!

iluvtodd · Sep 20, 2014

Great news for Nathan. I hope Vincent will heal completely from his injury & resume training & skating. They are both so talented!

Jammers · Sep 20, 2014

To bad Nathan won't be at the JGPF but if he was injured it makes sense why he didn't compete. There is still Junior Worlds where if he's skating like he can he will be one of the favorites.

ice coverage · Sep 22, 2014

Chen will be competing in only one JGP event this season, in Croatia, a decision reached jointly by his coaches, U.S. Figure Skating and himself.

"We decided it was a good stepping stone for the season," Chen said. "I'll be competing as a senior at nationals this year. This season, ultimately, I would just like to put myself out there as a senior, see how that goes."

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/09/22/95862904

hippomoomin · Sep 22, 2014

Hope Vincent Zhou will compete again. I think he is even more talented than Nathan Chen.

noskates · Sep 22, 2014

I don't know that Vincent is more talented. I think he needs A LOT of maturing in presentation. He's very tiny and his rotation is tight but his programs have been whimsical and somewhat childish. Maybe the year off will have enabled this maturity.

aromaticchicken · Sep 23, 2014

noskates said:
I don't know that Vincent is more talented. I think he needs A LOT of maturing in presentation. He's very tiny and his rotation is tight but his programs have been whimsical and somewhat childish. Maybe the year off will have enabled this maturity.

Of course he looked childish, the last time we saw him skate he was 12!! I'm excited to see what 14 year old Vincent will skate like. If Jason brown can have until he's 19 to become brilliant and finally reign in his triple axel, I have no doubt Vincent can do so as well.

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