Elena Ilinykh & Anton Shibnev

[bramweld]

You know he could just be a part of their team right? But doesn't he also train E/B? So he does have a senior team, right?

EDIT: I like what he's done though with his juniors. He had a very promising junior team a few seasons ago, but they sort of out grew each other and fizzled out. Either way we'll hear their plans probably much later.

 

[Marta25]

Kustarova confirms that Elena and Anton are not training in her group anymore https://rsport.ria.ru/figure_skating/20171004/1126718016.html

 

[bramweld]

Kustarova confirms that Elena and Anton are not training in her group anymore https://rsport.ria.ru/figure_skating/20171004/1126718016.html

All the best to the guys If only they could get to Montreal and train with the big boys. Allez, allez.

 

[alithia]

E/B train in Togliati, not with Gorshkov. I/S are his only full time senior couple right now.

 

[bramweld]

E/B train in Togliati, not with Gorshkov. I/S are his only full time senior couple right now.

Oh, how interesting? I look forward to their collaboration. BTW, does Oleg Volkov work with him? I was wondering who offers assistance in terms of the technique.

 

[uhh]

http://ptichkafs.livejournal.com/7670.html

I remember this article and found out the link.
No sure if it is a good move. There are better coaches in Russia though.

It's an Artur Werner article, forgive me if I don't believe it entirely He'll be stricter with them than Kustarova was, for sure. She treated her skates like family, and it works for some but I think Lena particularly works best under a tough coach.

 

[Marta25]

http://tass.ru/sport/4669321

Elena mentions that their goal is Russian Nationals and that they have changed some elements. I`m curious when they will start competing on the Russian Cup circuit, I believe they need to compete there to qualify.

 

[Mattieu]

http://tass.ru/sport/4669321

Elena mentions that their goal is Russian Nationals and that they have changed some elements. I`m curious when they will start competing on the Russian Cup circuit, I believe they need to compete there to qualify.

I doubt the Russian federation would refuse an Olympic champion to compete just because she didn't do a few Russian cup competitions.

 

[bramweld]

I doubt the Russian federation would refuse an Olympic champion to compete just because she didn't do a few Russian cup competitions.

Or they might. It would be good of them to at the very least try.

 

[Marta25]

I doubt the Russian federation would refuse an Olympic champion to compete just because she didn't do a few Russian cup competitions.

It wouldn`t hurt to compete at least at one competition before Nationals. Usually there aren`t many strong teams competing at Russian cup competitions, so they can show their full programs to a judging panel without the added pressure.

 

[alithia]

Ice dancers need to do two Russian cup events to get to Nationals if they have no GP assignments. And I think I/S want to go there competing and not getting a bye.
I like the fact they set realistic goals, new coach,new partner for both of them, it's good to start without the added pressure.

 

[Alba]

superb twizzles! only shibutanis have prettier ones (and c/l when they are on). he's much better than i thought he'd be. she looked more polished than she's looked for the last 2-3 years. this made me hopeful.

This. I wasn't expeting that either and I am very pleased.
With hard work and time this two can go far. There is absolutely no hurry. They should be aiming for the next 4 coming years. There is a lot of potential here. Good luck to them. :luv17:

All the best to the guys If only they could get to Montreal and train with the big boys. Allez, allez.

Just NO! Not only because there are already a lot of people there but I do not want them to become a snoozefest. Ugh. :noshake:

 

[bramweld]

This. I wasn't expeting that either and I am very pleased.
With hard work and time this two can go far. There is absolutely no hurry. They should be aiming for the next 4 coming years. There is a lot of potential here. Good luck to them. :luv17:



Just NO! Not only because there are already a lot of people there but I do not want them to become a snoozefest. Ugh. :noshake:

Alba. Nice to see you

Maybe you're right but the only non-snoozefest so far in the FD are V/M right? I mean have we really seen even one great FD from the top ten? Why are they all trying to imitate P/C when only P/C can do P/C I will never know. Because the original will always score higher in the eyes of the judges. Right?

 

[Alba]

You too, Bram. :luv17:

 

[Alba]

Maybe you're right but the only non-snoozefest so far in the FD are V/M right? I mean have we really seen even one great FD from the top ten? Why are they all trying to imitate P/C when only P/C can do P/C I will never know. Because the original will always score higher in the eyes of the judges. Right?

Them too. You know I love them but I'm disappointed with their programs so far. The only program I like so far is the SD from last season and that's about it. The rest is same old, same old. I was expecting so much more with their return.
I haven't seen P&C programs this season but after Mozart programs they became a repetition as well. So I' hoping there is smth new this year. Honestly, the programs I like most from last season (from top couples) were from C&B, which is a lot since I'm not even their fan.

 

[bramweld]

Them too. You know I love them but I'm disappointed with their programs so far. The only program I like so far is the SD from last season and that's about it. The rest is same old, same old. I was expecting so much more with their return.
I haven't seen P&C programs this season but after Mozart programs they became a repetition as well. So I' hoping there is smth new this year. Honestly, the programs I like most from last season (from top couples) were from C&B, which is a lot since I'm not even their fan.

Ch/Ba had a great program, its just that their nerves and Igor's edits messed them up throughout the season, I thought what they had at Nebelhorn 2016 was great. But let's wait and see, we haven't seen C/L (or have we?) or Ch/Ba yet. Hope dies last as they say.

 

[Alba]

No, I haven't seen them either. Are C&L still competing?

 

[bramweld]

No, I haven't seen them either. Are C&L still competing?

Alba, behave Perceiving the current mood I will not be reminding you of their FD music choice for this season.#Lavitaebellajustcouldnothelpmyself.

 

[Alba]

Seriously, I thought they weren't.
"La vita è bella" is their FD music?

 

[bramweld]

Seriously, I thought they weren't.
"La vita è bella" is their FD music?

As I live and breathe......I mean they might was well call it a trilogy of sorts just like the Shibs.