Slutskaya to compete in Calgary - reports from russian press

[STL_Blues_fan]

Just saw it..Irina gave an interview and stated that she plans to skate in Calgary..Piseev was pleasantly surprised.

Here's the link (Russian) http://sport.gazeta.ru/sport/2006/03/06_n_555979.shtml

Go Irina!!!!!

 

[R.D.]

well, wow. I think we might actually have a competition on our hands here.

Now if only Shizuka will commit.

 

[waxel]

Honestly? I hope she stays home. I like her fine, but I've really seen enough.

 

[anything_for_skating]

Go Go Ira!

 

[flying camel]

I was so looking forward to her not being there. I wanted to see some new skates on the podium.

 

[SK8LUVR]

I was so looking forward to her not being there. I wanted to see some new skates on the podium.

Me too! Time to move on a make baby! I really wanted to see some new talent up there too. Oh well, like a previous poster said, " This may be a real compition now" Let the games begin!

 

[Frau Muller]

I'm sure that she needs the money that would come with a medal finish at Worlds. Also, this keeps her on the 'money-making' circuit - invitation to COI, Marshalls Spring Cheesefest, etc. etc.

The mother's doctor bills aren't going to go away. I don't blame Irina. Good for her. MAY SHE WIN WORLDS!

 

[attyfan]

I heard that the ISU rules don't allow the introduction of someone not listed as either on the team or as an alternate, at this late date. Does anyone know if this is true?

 

[skatergirlaj]

Go Irina!!

 

[trains]

She's not on the ISU entry list even as a substitute. Does that matter?

 

[ceg15]

Good for her, but like "flying camel" said, it would be nice to see some new skaters on the podium...

 

[Frau Muller]

Why are some people so intent...so desirous...of Irina not being at Worlds? Scared that that's the only way that a 'not-quite-winner' (a.k.a. 'loser') can win???

Next year, Mao can/will skate at Worlds...so perhaps the 'loser' or 'losers' in question are afraid that Calgary may be their last chance to win Worlds Gold??? :chorus: :chorus: :chorus: :chorus: :chorus:

IRINA #1!!!!!!

 

[Mathman]

Well, if the newcomers want to get on the podium, let them beat Irina. Irina is the reigning world champion. Want her crown? Take it from her!

MM

 

[Kasey]

Why are some people so intent...so desirous...of Irina not being at Worlds? Scared that that's the only way that a 'not-quite-winner' (a.k.a. 'loser') can win???

Next year, Mao can/will skate at Worlds...so perhaps the 'loser' or 'losers' in question are afraid that Calgary may be their last chance to win Worlds Gold??? :chorus: :chorus: :chorus: :chorus: :chorus:

IRINA #1!!!!!!

Seems like Irina was a "not quite a winner" at her last competition...here's hoping Shizuka does go to worlds so we can see another showdown of the titans!

 

[Ptichka]

Well, if the newcomers want to get on the podium, let them beat Irina. Irina is the reigning world champion. Want her crown? Take it from her!

+1

 

[bethissoawesome]

If it can't be fresh meat on the podium, let the vets duke it out one last time for us-- if Irina, Sasha, and Shizuka all show up, it should be one heck of a bloody battle.

 

[krenseby]

Shizuka

Is Shizuka coming to Worlds? When will we know that she has made a decision?

 

[flowjo35]

Well, if the newcomers want to get on the podium, let them beat Irina. Irina is the reigning world champion. Want her crown? Take it from her!

MM

ITA. I could not have said it better myself.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I heard that the ISU rules don't allow the introduction of someone not listed as either on the team or as an alternate, at this late date. Does anyone know if this is true?

Mr. Piseyeve should be able to swing it. He has clout.

Aside from all this, I hope she does appear. She's a first rate competitive skater and one should not judge her on one lapse of great skating.

Joe

 

[mzheng]

This definitely make the worlds a more interesting competetion!

Originally Posted by Mathman
Well, if the newcomers want to get on the podium, let them beat Irina. Irina is the reigning world champion. Want her crown? Take it from her!

Exactly!