2025 Canadian Nationals: SR Men's Short Program | Jan 17, 2025

[4everchan]

@saine met David Howes. Sweet and cute boy. Manitoba makes very lovely skaters

 

[FlossieH]

Well, I am intrigued at how this is going to play out...

 

[4everchan]

Well, I am intrigued at how this is going to play out...

Already, the first skater is going to shake things up one way or another.

 

[4everchan]

Go Antoine!!!!!

 

[el henry]

Okay, Grayson let's see how you do in the first position. I love me a Joey Russell program.

 

[FlossieH]

I've just realised that David Li could also force himself into junior worlds contention if he does really well. David B, David L, Anthony and Grayson are probably the options. Eddy and David H don't have the minimums.

 

[4everchan]

Seems like Grayson has a triple flip hehe

 

[FlossieH]

Well, Grayson must have (mind)read our discussion about his 3F and junior worlds selection. He made it look easy!

 

[saine]

He has a 3F, but he doesn't have a clean 3A yet.

Okay, edge call on the 3F and underrotation on the 3A for Grayson.

 

[el henry]

Grayson has grown from the smaller tyke I remember in Juniors, his legs are so long. ( ETA: I realize he is still there, but he is no longer 14 )

He does a good job emoting and expressing, but I think it could stand a little more variety in music rather than bombastic ballad throughout.

 

[4everchan]

Ouch. 58

 

[4everchan]

Good music for Damien

 

[saine]

In case anyone wants to see the protocols, they'll be here and they can be updated by refreshing - https://skatecanada.ca/results/25CDNSSeniorMenSP1DRO.pdf

 

[Ruthypegs]

Interesting choice of music - I like that Damien's gone for something different - I feel that this music could link into "The Erl King" and work really well.

 

[FlossieH]

An invalid combo is never a good start, but Damien recovered well from it.

 

[saine]

I really like this program for Damien, it's nice that he was able to make it here after missing Challenge

 

[Ruthypegs]

I really like Kevin's speaking voice and knowledge - a great commentator, but I wish he'd be more dynamic.

 

[el henry]

I do not know Damien as a skater, but I like his movements and presentation.

I guess I am the outlier, the minor key (?) music not so much.... Not a huge Richer fan.

 

[Ruthypegs]

I'll have to catch up with the rest of this tomorrow - hope it's a good competition - please cheer Roman for me. xx

 

[el henry]

OMG, I thought we were done with the voiceovers. Do they stop?