Rostelecom 2014.

Well, let's hope this turns out better that COC.... and entries here: http://www.isuresults.com/results/gprus2014/index.htm

Ugh, I'm so pissed right now at the technical panel. They hit Mirai with UR in her 3-3 combo (deservingly) but ignored an UR in Chartrand's 3-3.  That 3T was so clearly UR'ed in the slow-mo, they didn't even have to try to look very hard for it, yet still they ignored it. This inconsistency is driving me crazy.

I'm sad about Ana, skating at home is the hardest thing for anyone, and suddenly finding yourself as THE favourite doesn't help. However IMO, this is a very good learning experience for her, considering that at Nationals, there is going to be an absolute blood bath. So many fantastic girls, yet only 3 places available. So hopefully the experience form CoR will be able to help her at Nats. And she's less than 2 points behind Chartrand so nothing is lost yet. And if Chartrand has UR's tomorrow, the tech panel better punish her!

Here is the protocol:
http://www.isuresults.com/results/gprus2014/gprus2014_Ladies_SP_Scores.pdf

....I am still surprised that Chartrand won the SP...

What a competition for men's SP.  Voronov was awesome, Javi even better (though not perfect) and Taka is in 3rd!  Though, if I'm honest, I worry about his jumps. Does anyone know if Taka is injured? He's been either two-footing them or UR'ing them. I hope he'll be able to pull it off tomorrow and win a medal here. And can someone explain to me how on earth can Jason Brown have higher PCS than Taka?!  Hello?! Taka has the best freaking skating skills in the world, now than Chan is taking a break. WTH?!

And I'm so happy Javi is going to Barcelona. I was worried a bit after SC.

Here's the protocol for men's SP:
http://www.isuresults.com/results/gprus2014/gprus2014_Men_SP_Scores.pdf

Off to watch Ice Dance. Hopefully Eurosport will be able to switch back from ski pass in time.
Here's hoping to Elena/Ruslan kicking Victoria/Nikita's butt.  I'm so mean.

So.... Hongo wins ladies, Pogoriliya 2nd, and Chartrand 3rd....

l-spiralmao wrote:

So.... Hongo wins ladies, Pogoriliya 2nd, and Chartrand 3rd....

What a day! I'm not a big fan of Hongo, but I'm really happy for her. A deserved win. Anna was overscored IMO, but it was expected, she skated on home turf. But I must say the expression on her coach's face after she finished her LP, scared the heck out of me.

Holy wow at Stolbova/Klimov. That was simlply amazing. However, I do wish they'd use the original Notre Dame de Paris and not english version.

I'm so happy for Javi. His program is insanely dificult. Man, if he'll manage to skate it clean at worlds, he's going to bring the entire house down.
Voronov got a very high score for his very empty program, IMO. But I agree with the overall placement.
Oh Taka... What's wrong with him, anyone knows?

Ice Dance was great. Everyone was overscored, but at least the judges were consistent with it. Sooooo happy for Lena/Ruslan. I wish they had a better FD, but what the heck, it's their first year together. However thay need to be careful, they're losing levels. I'm sure they'll work hard on it. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for them. And please, go to Igor over the summer next year, to get help on the technique and levels.
And Penny/Nick...wow have they improved. I'm loving their FD. Hopefully, they'll only improve from now on. I can see them on podium at Euro's if they'll keep up like this.

Off topic; I see Anna/Luca have withdrawn from TEB. Hopefully, it's because their crappy programs aren't ready and not because one of them is injured. I still don't understand their decision to leave Igor for Marina.