2026 Canadian Nationals : Pairs' Long Program

[Heather T]

Agreed. Deanna has absolutely high standards. Not that she has to prove anything to anyone but the very reason she came back was to not have any regrets so I understand not wanting to ever leave anything on the table. And that just lends itself to a more intense vibe. And it’s an Olympic year with momentum being everything and a legit shot at a medal, so I understand not wanting to take the foot off the gas.

So thrilled for Lia and Trennt! They delivered when it mattered and are returning to form. Hoping for healthy peaked performances from our pairs but these are three solid pairs teams - wish we could send all three to Cortina.

I don’t know if anyone else kept the stream on, post-medal presentations, but I did. Lia & Trennt slowly made their way on the ice, around to all those who remained, people chatting with them, congratulating and wishing them well. I finally turned it off after about half an hour. The arena staff had removed the podium and carpeting by then. Lia and Trennt hadn’t yet gone over to the other side of the rink.

It was wonderful to see them enjoying the fans and their moment.

 

[4everchan]

I was disappointed that Kelly Ann and Loucas didn't do their Say Something FS. I thought that program was a really good step for them artistically.

they did

 

[skylark]

I think talking about the favourites will always happen no matter what.

You have a point, but for me, that doesn't make it right. The new champions are the new champions

 

[4everchan]

You have a point, but for me, that doesn't make it right. The new champions are the new champions

okay then do not venture on the USA Men Free program thread.

 

[skylark]

Everyone will try to sugarcoat it and say that no, she's actually a lovely individual who just has high standards, and then point to the fact that her achievements are so incredible at her age and she's passionate, etc. But I wholeheartedly agree- she responds to him the same way Barbara FP, the Italian Ice dancer, did toward her partner. That's always struck me as the closest example. There is, indeed, a degree of Terror in Max after a poor skate.

I don't think there's a necessity to whitewash this pretty obvious fact just because her age defying achievements are so incredibly impressive

Agree. One hundred percent.

I also had 3 years of watching how Deanna treated her former partner, Nate Bartholomay, in situation where she or he or both didn't live up to their standards. I really like Max, so I am sensitive. If he does want to retire after this year, I hope he'll be able to stand his ground. He deserves a bit of calm, after the past 6 or 7 years of High Intensity.

 

[rain]

they did

That's so weird, I would swear that was not the music I heard. Maybe there was some wires crossed in the feed
I saw (possible). I'm going to have to go back and watch again

 

[denise3lz]

Miyu and Tristan FS was ok, good technique but the music it felt like background music

I find it rather disappointing that the music itself does not speak for itself,
but rather requires a cultural background.

 

[skylark]

okay then do not venture on the USA Men Free program thread.

actually, I stay away from that thread already. It's pretty much folks stuck in the same criticism of Ilia Malinin that they were stuck in three years ago. Which is ridiculous, IMHO.

 

[4everchan]

actually, I stay away from that thread already. It's pretty much folks stuck in the same criticism of Ilia Malinin that they were stuck in three years ago. Which is ridiculous, IMHO.

Which is not at all what happened this time but fair enough