Hawayek still recovering from concussion

[gsk8]

Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker Withdraw from 2021 NHK Trophy​

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (November, 7, 2021) - Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker have withdrawn from NHK Trophy due to injury, U.S. Figure Skating announced Sunday. NHK Trophy, set for Nov. 11-14, 2021 in Tokyo, is the fourth stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Hawayek is recovering from a concussion sustained while training earlier this season. The tandem has three Grand Prix Series medals, including gold at 2018 NHK Trophy.

 

[yelyoh]

Oi my second favorite US team!!! Not good. I hope they do the other GP.

 

[gsk8]

Mine too! I really enjoy watching them and was hoping for a great season for them. I hope she takes it easy and gets the rest she needs.

 

[moonvine]

Oi my second favorite US team!!! Not good. I hope they do the other GP.

My first favorite team as I tell them every year at FOFS breakfast. She always looks surprised.

 

[surimi]

Wishing Kaitlyn all the best! I hope she recovers fully and doesn't rush her return.

 

[Roast Toast]

There have been a few concussion injuries at Gadbois. I don't want to point fingers but they really train way too many teams.

 

[readernick]

Very sad to hear. I hope she spends sufficient time recovering from this injury. This season is just plagued by injuries.

 

[iluvtodd]

Oh, no! Kaitlyn, take the necessary time to recover. Hope you will be healthy enough to compete @ US Nationals!

 

[rugbyfan]

Oh no! I hope she doesn't push the recovery too quickly.

 

[Spiralgraph]

I'm very sad that H/B are out of NHK. Hope Kaitlin recovers quickly and completely and they can are able to compete at their last GP. If not I hope they can be at Nationals and skate their absolute best ever.

 

[sworddance21]

My first favorite team as I tell them every year at FOFS breakfast. She always looks surprised.

They are my favorite US team, too. They may be my favorite dance team, period.

 

[moonvine]

They are my favorite US team, too. They may be my favorite dance team, period.

Another person of great discernment!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

There have been a few concussion injuries at Gadbois. I don't want to point fingers but they really train way too many teams.

They aren't all on the ice at the same time training, it's tapered throughout the day, that's not the reason. It happens.

 

[Mauvedreamer]

Oh dear , take care and get well soon. Such an innovative ice dance team. Wishing her a speedy recovery

 

[theblade]

There have been a few concussion injuries at Gadbois. I don't want to point fingers but they really train way too many teams.

They aren't all on the ice at the same time training, it's tapered throughout the day, that's not the reason. It happens.

Yes, some schools have a group schedule that blocks off chunks of time for each team/skater. They have their general times on the ice, which can change, but each day has space for a certain number of skaters on the ice at any given time.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Yes, some schools have a group schedule that blocks off chunks of time for each team/skater. They have their general times on the ice, which can change, but each day has space for a certain number of skaters on the ice at any given time.

I trained in an environment such as that and work in several now, so I know.

 

[theblade]

Yes, you are definitely an ear to the ground in terms of how training takes place! Been on both sides of the boards (ie. I was agreeing with you).

 

[ManyCairns]

I was so looking forward to seeing Kaitlin and Jean-Lu and really hope this injury doesn't completely derail their season. Wishing Kaitlin a fast but complete recovery!