2025 Skate Canada Men's Short Program

[Arriba627]

Great 4F. Love Ilia's back cross rolls into the 3A. Beautiful transition. Nice job. The music switch seems a little jarring. I prefer the snake charmer (?) starting music. Over 100 as he should be.

 

[Isk]

Antiskater with berries. I am not sure what his hands are doing, looks like some snake-like movements. Not much flow out of 3A and the combo.
Overall a strong event.

 

[soccerjc77]

Maybe she'll use it for some voodoo

ahaha I'm pretty sure if Eteri would have a Ilia stuffie/plushy that she would do some voodoo for the Free skate

 

[CellarDweller]

Ok, I need to get some stuff done before the start of pairs. See you then!

 

[4everchan]

Looks like Ilia got a tech call... ?? I thought the ticker was 62 and he got 59 in the end... but the real deal is that he get 45 in pcs which shouldn't really ever happen

 

[Seven Sisters]

OK who had Selevko in third after the short? Show yourselves

 

[FlossieH]

I am not sure when I last saw such a high standard men's event. Aleksa Rakic is unfortunate to be last and Nika Egadze is unfortunate to be 8th - in either of the previous events, they would have placed higher with those scores.

 

[snowflake]

t's funny watching his father after his son's performances. haha like oh well another big score

 

[labgoat]

Ilia is just one of a kind skater. He has his own look, his drive and consistency are amazing. Love the way he is blending the gliding and technical elements. Not a fully developed artist, but he is learning about himself and figuring out what he wants his skating to say.

 

[RatedPG]

Oooh!!!

The President of Skate Canada will be interviewed in regards to the skate criteria selection for the Olympics for our Canadian skaters

I will be listening attentively

 

[museksk8r]

Sasha is in 3rd; what a pleasant surprise. Now, please stay clean for the FS!

 

[bartlebooth]

Guys I'm scared, this was such a good men's short program! What's happening in Canada and who did we sacrifice to Rinky for this? (although Eteri and B E N O I T in the k&c together are even scarier, happy Halloween everyone)

Look at them acting all lovey-vulturey with Nika.

 

[elbkup]

OK who had Selevko in third after the short? Show yourselves

Well deserved

 

[Isk]

Looks like Ilia got a tech call... ?? I thought the ticker was 62 and he got 59 in the end... but the real deal is that he get 45 in pcs which shouldn't really ever happen

With all this jumping it's a miracle he is healthy.

 

[labgoat]

who did we sacrifice to Rinky for this?

everyone in the free skate...

 

[skylark]

Awesome from Ilia! Nothing less. His jumps are so beautiful, every movement he does is gorgeous.

Way to go, Alexandr! I'm rooting for these two tomorrow

 

[Jontor]

What a surprisingly great short this was for the guys! Only one fall (Roman). Samoilov in 11th(!) place with 80 points!

I guess anything could happen in the free..

 

[YuBluByMe]

Selevko should be in second over Tomono. Other than that this was a VERY strong men’s event. Wow.

 

[Heather T]

I like Stephen's music, although not voiceovers and sound effects. It's peppy, it showcases the effortlessness of his jumps. And they were effortless and his moves were seamless.

I wish he inhabited the music more. Can you imagine Donovan skating to this?

This was the best short program of his that I have seen.

 

[labgoat]

Love Ilia's back cross rolls into the 3A

That is a favorite part for me as well.