Replay Lounge 2025 Skate Canada

[gsk8]

2025 Skate Canada is happening!

This is the place to dive deeper and continue conversations from the fast-paced competition threads!

Who impressed you the most? Any standout programs or surprises? How did your favorites do? Want to analyze scores? Share your thoughts!

Please remember to keep things friendly and respectful.

Have fun!

Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps win third consecutive Skate Canada title

2025 Skate Canada: Pairs Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada rose from second place to take their third consecutive Skate Canada title on

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Mone Chiba dominates women for first Grand Prix gold at Skate Canada

2025 Skate Canada: Women Mone Chiba of Japan dominated the Women's figure skating event in Saskatoon, taking her first Grand Prix gold medal on Saturday.

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Ilia Malinin seizes seventh Grand Prix gold in Saskatoon

2025 Skate Canada: Men USA's Ilia Malinin seized his seventh Grand Prix gold in the Men's figure skating event in Saskatoon after a record-breaking free

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Gilles and Poirier win sixth consecutive Skate Canada International gold

2025 Skate Canada: Ice Dance Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada won their sixth consecutive Skate Canada International gold in Saskatoon on Sunday.

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[4everchan]

Pairs : Top three/four were really strong.

Germans : faster and cleaner elements. Very nice postures too... but I don't find that they portray the tango on the ice. In my opinion, they would benefit from adding transitions that go with the music instead of skating from element to element.

Deanna and Max : I need them to fix their time difference on the jumps. I am not sure what's going with that. I guess one of them wants to go to daylight saving time and the other remain true to Saskatchewan CST.

Lia and Trennt were awesome ! Give them more points. They got a time violation deduction ( I suppose that's the one they got) and I am pissed about that because of the music mishaps the crew made on them ... If the officials make a mistake at the start of the program, they should be more lenient.

Ellie and Danny, one of their best skates... no falls... but I am worried for her ankle.

Swiss are very promising !

Kelly Ann and Loucas performed very well for the beginning of the season they have had with his injury.

I was expecting a bit more from the Poles and the Brits. Disappointed for them.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Deanna and Max : I need them to fix their time difference on the jumps. I am not sure what's going with that. I guess one of them wants to go to daylight saving time and the other remain true to Saskatchewan CST.

But seriously this happens way too often.

 

[skylark]

2025 Skate Canada is happening!

This is the place to dive deeper and continue conversations from the fast-paced competition threads!

Who impressed you the most? Any standout programs or surprises? How did your favorites do? Want to analyze scores?

This is usually not my area of interest for discussion, but I think Lia and Trennt's coaches should protest the one point deduction for a time violation that wasn't their fault. Or was it a time violation somewhere else? at the end or on a lift perhaps? That one point could make a difference.

Anyway, I really enjoyed Lia and Trennt's short program. It was my favorite of the SPs, but I loved Minerva and Nikita's tango SP also. I like clean skates, especially when they show so much confidence and moxie.

 

[midori green]

@Diana Delafield and whoever else has knowledge/experience...How can Kam/O'Shea improve their throws? It seems like they're doing the same thing over and over and hoping for a different result.

Editing to add: I assume they've tried different things. I'm genuinely curious what experienced eyes see that could be improved in technique.

 

[saine]

Considering the circumstances that she discussed in the mixed-zone, Bradie did a great job.

 

[Diana Delafield]

@Diana Delafield and whoever else has knowledge/experience...How can Kam/O'Shea improve their throws? It seems like they're doing the same thing over and over and hoping for a different result.

Editing to add: I assume they've tried different things. I'm genuinely curious what experienced eyes see that could be improved in technique.

I haven't really watched them much, to be honest. Obviously she can do them, only at the last split second she falters mentally. But I assume they've tried a sports psychologist for her? The times I've watched them, she always looks as if she approaches throws and sbs jumps with the thought: "I'm going to fall. I must NOT fall!" and she's defeated before she even takes off. I've never seen an eager "Wheeee!" look on her face as she goes into a throw, or Deanna's look of supreme confidence.

 

[Skating91]

Levito probably should have the lead.

They miss the UR on Levito's 3T, the 3Lo should be a q, but with Chiba they missed the UR on 2A, very very clear UR on the 3Lz. This is just a joke the officiating becomes less and less professional with every event.

Guttman's lutz was nearly a downgrade but they give it a measly q. How does the technical panel miss this? They should be fired for missing something so blatantly clear on replay.

Tennell I couldn't believe just got the one UR and one q despite wrong/not clear edge 3Lz, UR on 3Lz (not called) with a hand down, UR on 3T, 2A very clear UR (not called), 3Lo a q (not called). 65 . Chris the commentator ignores all of it. The 2A is slow motion replay has a huge underrotation and he exclaims "nothing wrong with that". Meanwhile skaters like Senuik he jumps in highlighting every small error. Other skaters we see a huge error in slow mo and he's trying to gaslight the audience? Odd!

Nakai if her 3A is back should take this out, but she didn't look good. Levito probably just has to stay on her feet to win though.

Let's hope the officials (and Chris the commentator) get it together in the free skate.

 

[TwinnerA]

Considering the circumstances that she discussed in the mixed-zone, Bradie did a great job.

So I’m wondering did they somehow get the blood off her dress or did she have an extra dress on hand to change into??

 

[DancingCactus]

This was the first time I saw Isabeau this season and it looked like her jumps had better hight and posture than last season? She really has great skating skills and can create some beautiful pictures but but why does she always have these grandma programs? She isn't even 20 yet, I think, why skate to something like that? Dubidubiduuuuu
Whereas Mone really sold her program, I loved it.

I don't really watch pairs a lot but it looked like the main difference between the first two pairs that Minerva and Nikita skated and rotated way, way faster than the Canadians? I really like it when the rotational lift (do you call it that in Pairs?) rotates so fast it feels like tshe could amost fly away. The Canadian's salto was impressive of course and it will be a sensation at the Olympics.

 

[Marius]

The Ladies’ Technical Panel did a mess. That said, from protocols, GOEs and PCS, it seems Isabeau’s competition to lose. I guess USFSA really wanted to make clear who they are backing for those 3 Olympics spots and they want Isa to be in the GPF (and she just might be there only with a win here).
Nikita and Minerva have an elegance and a command on the ice that is really pleasing to watch. While not as exciting as M/K, they are really solid. I am surprised their score here was lower than what M/B got last week. It is looking more and more like a 3-way batte for the gold in Milano. We’ll see in the next competitions if SD/D and S/H will be part of the conversation.

 

[snowball]

Watched pairs on my phone. Maybe I miss some details but I thought the Swiss team and polish team deserved higher scores. The Swiss team maybe not so polished but they landed all the elements. Same with polish. Sorry about British team. I like them so much. The Canadian team are the best they will ever be. I kinda wish they would split and form new partnerships. That sounds mean though! Deanna is lucky to be where they are. In France they missed a whole element and got 2nd place? They sometimes look junior on the throws. A big set up with the legs. That sounds mean also! I guess what I mean is they look like they have to think so much instead of looking like skating with confidence and abandon? Hope that comes across the right way The USA gal I doubt can land a throw and Lia and Trent looked good I hope Lia stays on her feet on the throws for the long. Some girls just can land the throws so well. Minerva and Nika look so confident and no hesitation. Sad about the crowd! But Halloween is a big deal in Canada. They should have swapped the dates ahead of time to china where for this slot where it’s not important? Idk why else. Maybe figure skating not big in Saskatoon

 

[ladyjane]

I had some fun and enjoyment during the pairs SP, and also some sadness. I loved the Swiss pair. Still a lot to do but if they are examples of the future of pair skating, it's gonna thrive. Kelly Ann and Loucas had a good outing considering their rather broken up preparation time (that injury, brr), while I will always remain in love with Ioulia's smile. She has had it forever but with Michal it comes even more to the fore. I was so sad for Anastasia who was really upset after their skate. Not the fall, but the twist. I had the feeling coaches and Luke were all very supportive. Lia and Trennt were superb. I've never seen them skate so well. And that after the mishap with the music. Didn't get the deduction though. For what? I was happy to see both Danny and Ellie going strong after the three months of healing (Danny) and singles skating (Ellie). Sure, their throw pitfall is still there (and I certainly hope she has strong ankles), but the rest seemed beautiful. I always love Deanna and Maxime whether they have level 4's or not, but I didn't understand the level 1 on their ds. The music helps too (I do love a bit of the Carmina Burana). And Minerva Fabiënne and Nikita? That programme is already a joy to watch, and will get beter and better during the season. The fierce expressions of both of them are just priceless!

 

[throw_triple_flip]

I wonder what would have happened if earlier in their career Kam and O'Shea had chosen simpler transitions into the throw jumps.

 

[4everchan]

The Ladies’ Technical Panel did a mess. That said, from protocols, GOEs and PCS, it seems Isabeau’s competition to lose. I guess USFSA really wanted to make clear who they are backing for those 3 Olympics spots and they want Isa to be in the GPF (and she just might be there only with a win here).
Nikita and Minerva have an elegance and a command on the ice that is really pleasing to watch. While not as exciting as M/K, they are really solid. I am surprised their score here was lower than what M/B got last week. It is looking more and more like a 3-way batte for the gold in Milano. We’ll see in the next competitions if SD/D and S/H will be part of the conversation.

I thought the panel was really good... until the last couple skaters.... but it seems to happen quite a lot. The panel will give benefit of the doubt to some and not all.

I think it's clear, with how the USA deals with selections, "body of work" that the USA will want her at the games. Alyssa will go for sure, no matter how she skates at US Nationals. Amber is also a skater they will send for sure : GPF winner and huge base value with her 3a, so if clean, a medal hope. Isabeau won silver in 2024 worlds. It would be very hard, in my opinion, for anyone else from the USA to grab an olympic spot.

 

[throw_triple_flip]

. Lia and Trennt were superb. I've never seen them skate so well. And that after the mishap with the music. Didn't get the deduction though. For what? I

Time violation.

 

[throw_triple_flip]

I'm glad the British Pair returned to the previous season's short program. It's a shame about that freak mistake on the twist.

Carmina Burana is the best Pairs program of the season.

Despite some possibly questionable tech calls in the women's short, the actual ordinals don't feel too outrageous in my opinion. Sara Maud Dupuis had lots of fun attitude in her short and I think her improvements on the presentation side of things is really impressive. Her, Yuna Aoki and Lara Naki Gutmann were my favourites.

I will admit I'm mystified by the Sarah Everhardt conspiracy theories I'm seeing online. That seemed like a pretty decent score for what she did. USFS doesn't really have any reason to to tear her down when you consider what the current top 3 US women in the ISU rankings are capable of.

 

[throw_triple_flip]

I think it's clear, with how the USA deals with selections, "body of work" that the USA will want her at the games. Alyssa will go for sure, no matter how she skates at US Nationals. Amber is also a skater they will send for sure : GPF winner and huge base value with her 3a, so if clean, a medal hope. Isabeau won silver in 2024 worlds. It would be very hard, in my opinion, for anyone else from the USA to grab an olympic spot.

Something would have go very wrong for Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn or Isabeau Levito to not make the Olympic team.

 

[rain]

Just got a chance to catch up on the top three in the pairs short and had some thoughts. First of all, very well skated, and I agree with the placements. Second, I thought both the Canadian teams were lowballed on the PCS, but especially Pereira/Michaud, whom I enjoyed the most of the three teams here, I think. They were superb: smooth, confident, clean (damn that time violation, lol). Best they've looked in a couple of years (though I loved their programs last season). Hope they can keep it up in the LP.

Deanna and Max were dynamic and much faster already than earlier in the season. Out of synch on the jumps, but got them done. Picky call on the death spiral, or they'd be much closer to the Germans. A very exciting program.

Which leads me to Have/Volodin. Very clean skate, but I found it bland. Not nearly as exciting as either of the Canadians. But good for them. Would have had them third in PCS and closer to the Canadian teams in the score, but deservedly in first place going into the LP.

 

[Mathman]

The Ladies’ Technical Panel did a mess. That said, from protocols, GOEs and PCS, it seems Isabeau’s competition to lose. I guess USFSA really wanted to make clear who they are backing....

I take a simpler view. I am not so much into conspiracy theories involving federation politics and biased judging. To me, the protocols tell the story in easy to understand numbers.

If Ami Nakai had naliled her triple Axel, she would be alone in first place. She didm't, so she's not.

I think that the same will be true in the free skate. Ami with a solid triple Axel and a cleanish skate will win that segment, otherwise it's up for grabs regardless of who the USFSA wants to send to the Olympics.