Men's Short Program

[aemeraldrainc]

Not much crowd response for any of them. The arena looks pretty empty

Well, I heard loud clapping and cheering for there being not many people present. I hope I wasn't the only one.

 

[Krislite]

Lucine's music sounded like some cheesy video game background music.

 

[draqq]

Kim Lucine

It's the gimmick glove! And techno Mortal Kombat Phantom of the Opera! Shlock to the max!

Hard fall on the 3A, but a good recovery on the 3F+3T. Not a bad spinner either, really holds his positions. Strong hydroblading. His hair reminds me of Raoul more than the phantom, but whatever. Wish he was faster on the ice, and I don't think he needs so many gimmicks, because his skating is actually better than that.

SP: 58.81

 

[sequinsgalore]

Kim LUCINE (MON)

Music: Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber
SB: 52.56

3A - fall
3F+3T - ok, maybe < on 3T
3Lz - spread eagle entrance
FUSp
CSSp
SlSt
CCoSp

Weird glove...

Score: 58.81, SB and into 10th

 

[skatingfan04]

If i'm not mistaken, Joey Russell has qualified for the FS I've been watching him skate for years...so happy that he's made it here!

 

[Oreo]

I think Ryan's lack of speed on his spins hurts him. Even so, at this point it's a dead heat between the top four.

 

[Blades of Passion]

Miner does still have the highest PCS!

Deserved!

 

[CassAgain]

Kind of odd that the three Americans have practically the same score. (I know the internals are quite different, but they each add up to the same thing.)

 

[Mrs. P]

Deserved!

Sad I missed it. Couldn't stay up that late (or wake up that early) -- will have to watch it later.

 

[blue_idealist]

If i'm not mistaken, Joey Russell has qualified for the FS I've been watching him skate for years...so happy that he's made it here!

Yes he has qualified

 

[Mrs. P]

Kind of odd that the three Americans have practically the same score. (I know the internals are quite different, but they each add up to the same thing.)

I don't think so. I didn't see Richard or Ross performance. That said, All three in the international judges eyes are about equal as far as "reputation" PCS, though Miner and Dornbush clearly show they had more artistry/speed/non jump elements. But Bradley did complete a 4-2, which helped him edge them as far as TES.

 

[aemeraldrainc]

Goooo kevin!!!

 

[kiz_4Ever]

I like so much Lucine!!! Sad we're not probably going to see his free...

 

[draqq]

Anton Kovalevski

It's a keyboard with primary-colored notes!

Strange opening since he doesn't have a lot of speed going into the 3A, and it was thus shaky coming out. An okay 3Lz+3T and 3Lo. I'm usually open-minded to a concept, but I don't get it and it's just too frenetic for me to care about whatever he's posing and flailing about. Whackadoodle dandy?

SP: 65.16

 

[sequinsgalore]

Anton KOVALEVSKI (UKR)

Music: Stop Time Rag
SB: 60.05

3A - scratchy landing
3Lz+3T
3Lo - ok, but slow landing
FCSp
SlSt
CCoSp
CSSp

Score: 65.16, SB and into 6th

 

[babayaga]

Anton Kovalevskki

 

[aemeraldrainc]

Holding my breath for Kevin as well. OMG.

 

[Krislite]

So many light-hearted music for this group.

 

[JeffyJosephNCA]

Kevin Fall on 4Sal?
Looked to be 2 footed 3A
3Lz/3T looked ok.

 

[aemeraldrainc]

NOOOOO! He fell on his first jump.
I loved his expression at the beginning of the program, though.