I'm really going to miss Haven and Brandon. I'm both shocked and not shocked. Someone on another forum noted in mid-February that Haven had touched the ice after their Nats FS, and it seemed to be nostalgia, or a sign. Someone else said they thought that the way Alexa and Chris made their announcement, and the timing of it, indicated that there may have already been conversations in the works for a new partner tryout. A third someone said in light of that and of Haven's struggles with jumps since her very serious knee injuries, it might be Brandon. I could see the logic, but I suppose I was in denial, especially in light of Brandon's earlier remark to the effect that when Haven retired, he would. I'm still having trouble imagining him skating with anyone else, including Alexa. But of course things do change. Haven's position and expression during their lifts are unparalleled, and what I love most about their skating is a gently joyful quality.
The most heartening thing about it all is that Haven gives her full support to Brandon's continued competing.
A few of my favorite Haven and Brandon programs:
Somewhere in Time, SA 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5VgMzw7Mo. They won 2017 nationals with this FS.
The Lion King, SA 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpzKp8gm8_A
2019 FS to The Lion King, SA 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owa-o0JVNAs
I couldn't find on youtube the programs Charlie White choreographed for them, but you can see them with NBC gold.
Ouchy. :sad21:
The most heartening thing about it all is that Haven gives her full support to Brandon's continued competing.
A few of my favorite Haven and Brandon programs:
Somewhere in Time, SA 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5VgMzw7Mo. They won 2017 nationals with this FS.
The Lion King, SA 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpzKp8gm8_A
2019 FS to The Lion King, SA 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owa-o0JVNAs
I couldn't find on youtube the programs Charlie White choreographed for them, but you can see them with NBC gold.
He has his motorcycle up for sale.
Ouchy. :sad21: