2022 Grand Prix Espoo Women's Short Program

[yelyoh]

I prefer Mai but Loena makes excellent choices with her programs and is now the best competitor along with Kaori.

 

[SXTN]

Loena & The Botox Boys

 

[YuBluByMe]

The order of 1-2 will tell all. Hendrickx leads TES, but I will definitely have her behind Mihara in second mark. That might not be enough, though.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Gonna come down to the FS between Mai and Loena
Two very different skating styles...

 

[TT_Fin]

Loena's dress is not so eye-burning seen live.

 

[desertskates]

Speaking of World Medals, Loena would be my pick for gold if she could work the 7th triple into her long. That short program is spectacular!

 

[yesterday]

she wins both marks

 

[lileychristie]

Loena, consistent as always!

Is it just me though or her first spin was quite slow just now? Usually her spins are fast and solid.. But it's nothing major indeed

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Ok, going back to my coffin to nap but I'll see you all later for men!

 

[lariko]

The stream was back for Mihara’s amazing combo, but argh, what a moment to cut out.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Mai has a small BV advantage over Loena in the FS because she does one more triple (unless Loena adds in the 3Lo) so it will really come down to who is cleaner tomorrow

 

[liv]

Mai's sp, my favourite of the season.

Loena, good skating, but this program isn't a favourite of mine. I find myself not interested. Her consistency has improved so much the last couple of years, she delivers every time now!


It's nice to see these 2 ladies doing well. They both seem stronger and are getting rewarded.

 

[yesterday]

Rika into the second group

 

[momrk]

Last two were great, love them both

 

[Warwick360]

High expectation for ladies tomorrow.

The only time this year where no skater appeared skip worthy.

 

[Vemvane]

Loena is having a great start to this season! She's so confident in her skating, her jumps look comfortable, her spins are great - that final layback was incredibly fast. Her axel landing was awesome, picking up speed through the transition. She looks like she's having fun when she skates, and sparkles as a performer. (I thought about saying luminous but that might have been too bad a pun.)

 

[yelyoh]

Hands over the head makes the tech a bit higher. I disagree on PCS but..

 

[4everchan]

so having seen only the last 3... and now seeing the scores, it seems the biggest loser from this SP is gubanova... Japanese skaters did very well and Madeline came up again with a decent short...(her issues this season have been with the LP)

 

[Demandred]

Loena looks so strong and confident. She'd be hard to beat tomorrow.

 

[lady_bee]

nicely done by Mai. I know this will not make me very popular but will say it anyways, her skating is refined and detailed but it is small. Having seen her live gave me that impression which now i cannot unsee.

I have to agree on some point. She was much stronger before she hospitalized few years back. She looks still fragile and haven't got back the spring & speed she used to have.
Even though, she has been always one of my favorites along with her link mate Kaori. They always bring happiness on the ice, in very different way.