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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Junior Worlds Pairs Preview

The Russians dominated the Junior Grand Prix this season and swept the podium at the JGP Final.  However, two of the Russian teams that stood on the podium at the Final will not be competing here and two other Russian teams will be trying to earn their spots on the podium.

Not qualifying for this event are Davankova and Deputat, who won the reigning Junior Worlds Bronze Medalists, won the silver medal at the JGPF and have the 2nd best total score of the season; Vigalova and Zakroev, JGPF silver medalists and who have the 3rd best total score of the season; Aaron and Settlage who have the 9th best total score of the season; and Purich and Arcieri who have the 10th best total score of the season.

Yu and Jin are the only medalists from last years Junior Worlds competition to return and have had an uneven season.  They only medaled at one of their JGP assignments and finished 5th at the Final.  They have several seasons of junior experience and have even competed on the senior Grand Prix.  That should give them an advantage along with their throws and twists the Chinese are known for.

Fedorova and Miroshkin swept the junior circuit this year.  They won the JGP Final by a 6 point margin and hold the highest scores of the season.  They made significant improvements between their JGP assignments and the Final and if they have done the same since December they could put up a big score.

Purdy and Marinaro won two golds on the Junior Grand Prix but finished 4th at the Final.  They finished 5th at Junior Worlds last season and have a good shot at the podium.  They have good lines and a beautiful style on the ice.  There is not a big height difference between the two which makes some of the elements more difficult and they do not attempt a triple twist.

Jones and Beharry are a new Canadian team this year and have done well in their first season together.  They won two medals on the JGP and finished 6th at the Final.  They both have experience with other partners and have gelled together quickly.  Beharry competed at Junior Worlds last season but had a disappointing result.  Since they are aging out of juniors after this season, this is their last chance to make it to the Junior Worlds podium.  

Gainetdinova and Bich surprised at Russian nationals last year and qualified for Junior Worlds despite never competing on the Junior Grand Prix.  While they didn't win a medal in their two assignments this season they showed huge improvements between Lake Placid and Croatia.  They should easily be able to break into the top 10 this season.  

Tarasova and Morozov finished 5th in their only JGP assignment but have the 2nd best short program score of the season.  If they can replicate that short program performance and clean up their free skate they can make the podium.    

Prolss and Blommaert have been tearing up the junior B circuit since their JGP assignments.  She also competes internationally in singles and has done well, showing the quality of her jumps.  

Two US teams are looking to make their mark.  Simpson and Blackmer seemed to be hitting a bit of a sophomore slump after they failed to win a JGP medal after winning a medal at the Final last season.  However, they put out solid programs at US nationals to win the junior title.  Denney and Frazier finished 4th at last year's Junior Worlds and recently competed as seniors at US nationals.  They only competed at JGP USA this season due to injuries and seem to be back to top form.

My podium predictions:
Gold: Fedorova/Miroshkin
Silver: Purdy/Marinaro
Bronze: Yu/Jin

Bios of the competitors:
Bell/Sylvester, CAN: They finished 12th at Junior Worlds last season.  They finished 7th at JGP Austria and 6th at JGP Croatia.  Their personal best is 128.74.  She is 16 and he is 18.

Jones/Beharry, CAN: They won gold at JGP Austria and bronze at JGP Germany to qualify for the JGP Final where they placed 6th.  Their personal best is 152.78.  She is 17 and he is 21.  They have the 4th best short program, 4th best free skate and 4th best total scores.

Purdy/Marinaro, CAN: They finished 5th at Junior Worlds last season.  They won gold at JGP USA and gold at JGP Croatia to qualify for the JGPF where they finished 4th.  Their personal best is 149.94.  She is 18 and he is 21.  They have the 3rd best short program, 5th best free skate and 5th best total scores.

Li/Jiang, CHN: They placed 9th at Junior Worlds last season.  They finished 8th at JGP Austria.   Their personal best is 138.92.  She is 15 and he is 20.

Yu/Jin, CHN: They are the reigning World Junior Silver Medalists.  They placed 4th at JGP Austria and won silver at JGP Croatia to qualify for the JGPF where they finished 5th.  Their personal best is 167.48.  She is 17 and he is 18.  They have the 7th best short program, 6th best free skate and 6th best total scores.

Prolls/Blommaert, GER: They placed 6th at JGP USA and 4th at JGP Germany.  Their personal best is 133.48.  She is 13 and he is 20.  They have the 9th best short program and 10th best total scores.

Foresti/Sforza, ITA: They placed 11th at JGP USA and 13th at JGP Germany.  Their personal best is 105.19.  She is 13 and he is 15.

Epstein/Epstein, NED: They placed 17th at Junior Worlds last season.  Their personal best is 86.33.  She is 19 and he is 19.

Lech/Tyc, POL: They placed 13th at JGP Croatia and 12th at JGP Germany.  Their personal best is 98.22.  She is 16 and he is 21.

Fedorova/Miroshkin, RUS: They won silver at JGP Austria and gold at JGP Germany to qualify for the JGPF where they won gold.  Their personal best is 161.11.  She is 15 and he is 18.  They have the best short program, free skate and total scores.

Gainetdinova/Bich, RUS: They finished 11th at Junior Worlds last season.  They placed 7th at JGP USA and 4th at JGP Croatia.  Their personal best is 142.26.  She is 15 and he is 20.  They have the 8th best short program, 7th best free skate and 7th best total scores.

Tarasova/Morozov, RUS: They finished 5th at JGP Croatia.  Their personal best is 137.29. She is 18 and he is 20.  They have the 2nd best short program and 9th best total score.

Lavrentieva/Rudyk, UKR: They finished 14th at Junior Worlds last season.  They placed 11th at Europeans.  They finished 13th at JGP USA and 12th at JGP Austria.  Their personal best is 128.79.  She is 15 and he is 21.

Calalang/Sidhu, USA: They finished 6th at JGP Austria and 8th at JGP Croatia.  Their personal best is 139.32.  She is 18 and he is 21.

Denney/Frazier, USA: They placed 4th at Junior Worlds last season.  They placed 4th at JGP USA.  Their personal best is 150.55.  She is 17 and he is 20.

Simpson/Blackmer, USA: They placed 10th at Junior Worlds last season.  They placed 5th at JGP Austria and 5th at JGP Germany.  Their personal best is 146.35.  She is 16 and he is 21.  They have the 10th best short program and 8th best free skate. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Mentor Nestle Nesquik Cup Junior Pairs Results

Pl.NameNationTSS
=
TES
+
PCS
+
SSTRPECHINDeduction
-
StN.
1Kamilla GAYNETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS50.5428.0022.545.755.425.585.755.670.00#1
2Giulia FORESTI / Leoluca SFORZAITA45.9125.7320.185.084.835.085.175.080.00#4
3Elisaveta USMANTSEVA / Sergei KULBACHUKR42.1020.5621.545.505.175.175.585.500.00#3
4Bianca MANACORDA / Niccolo MACIIITA38.4221.5616.864.424.084.334.174.080.00#2

Free Skate
Pl.NameNationTSS
=
TES
+
PCS
+
SSTRPECHINDeduction
-
StN.
1Kamilla GAYNETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS90.1144.7146.405.835.675.586.005.921.00#3
2Giulia FORESTI / Leoluca SFORZAITA79.3539.8240.535.084.834.925.085.421.00#4
3Bianca MANACORDA / Niccolo MACIIITA71.0035.5335.474.584.174.424.504.500.00#1
4Elisaveta USMANTSEVA / Sergei KULBACHUKR70.5231.6639.865.254.834.835.084.921.00#2

Total
FPl.NameNationPointsSPFS
1Kamilla GAYNETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS140.6511
2Giulia FORESTI / Leoluca SFORZAITA125.2622
3Elisaveta USMANTSEVA / Sergei KULBACHUKR112.6234
4Bianca MANACORDA / Niccolo MACIIITA109.4243

Friday, October 5, 2012

JGP Croatia Pairs Free Skate Results

Pl.  NameNationTSS
=
TES
+
 PCS
+
SSTRPECHINDed.
-
StN.
1Margaret PURDY / Michael MARINAROCAN98.1749.36 48.816.215.796.116.186.210.00#14
2Xiaoyu YU / Yang JINCHN95.8249.99 45.835.825.465.865.825.680.00#11
3Vasilisa DAVANKOVA / Andrei DEPUTATRUS93.2046.49 46.715.935.615.796.005.860.00#12
4Kamilla GAINETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS93.1649.32 43.845.545.255.545.545.540.00#10
5Evgania TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOVRUS85.4039.57 45.836.005.505.575.865.710.00#13
6Hayleigh BELL / Alistair SYLVESTERCAN83.6543.08 40.575.294.894.935.215.040.00#8
7Madeline AARON / Max SETTLAGEUSA81.1939.73 44.465.795.295.465.645.613.00#9
8Jessica CALALANG / Zack SIDHUUSA78.8639.23 40.635.254.864.935.215.141.00#7
9Krystel DESJARDINS / Charlie BILODEAUCAN71.2637.39 34.874.544.114.324.464.361.00#1
10Christina ZAITSEV / Ernie Utah STEVENSUSA68.5231.73 36.794.824.364.544.644.640.00#4
11Vanessa BAUER / Nolan SEEGERTGER67.4031.69 35.714.464.214.464.574.610.00#6
12Ekaterinina ANGELINA / Philipp TARASOVAZE64.4230.75 33.674.713.864.044.254.180.00#5
13Marcelina LECH / Jakub TYCPOL63.9833.01 30.973.963.613.823.964.000.00#2
14Bianca MANACORDA / Niccolo MACIIITA58.5431.12 29.423.713.503.573.823.792.00#3




FPl.NameNationPointsSPFS
1Margaret PURDY / Michael MARINARO

CAN
147.4041
2Xiaoyu YU / Yang JIN

CHN
146.0032
3Vasilisa DAVANKOVA / Andrei DEPUTAT

RUS
143.6223
4Kamilla GAINETDINOVA / Ivan BICH

RUS
142.2654
5Evgania TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOV

RUS
137.2915
6Hayleigh BELL / Alistair SYLVESTER

CAN
128.7476
7Madeline AARON / Max SETTLAGE

USA
127.0567
8Jessica CALALANG / Zack SIDHU

USA
122.7088
9Krystel DESJARDINS / Charlie BILODEAU

CAN
104.93139
10Vanessa BAUER / Nolan SEEGERT

GER
103.03911
11Christina ZAITSEV / Ernie Utah STEVENS

USA
102.821110
12Ekaterinina ANGELINA / Philipp TARASOV

AZE
99.081012
13Marcelina LECH / Jakub TYC

POL
98.221213
14Bianca MANACORDA / Niccolo MACII

ITA
90.041414
WDVeera KESTILA / Callum BULLARD

AUS
 











Monday, November 21, 2011

Warsaw Cup Junior Pairs Results

Pl.NameNationTSS
=
TES
+
 PCS
+
SSTRPECHINDeduction
-
StN.
1Ekaterina KRUTSKIKH / Vladimir MOROZOVRUS44.5324.67 19.865.084.835.005.004.920.00#5
2Kamila GAINETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS43.3424.80 19.545.174.674.834.834.921.00#2
3Valeria GRECHUKHINA / Andrey FILONOVRUS42.9123.17 19.745.174.834.924.834.920.00#7
4Michele LUNDBERG / Richard LUNDBERGSWE40.1221.76 18.364.674.424.674.504.670.00#6
5Magdalena KLATKA / Radoslaw CHRUSCINSKIPOL39.2422.24 17.004.424.084.334.254.170.00#4
6Magdalena JASKOLKA / Piotr SNOPEKPOL32.6316.97 15.664.333.673.833.923.830.00#3
7Bianca MANACORDA / Nicollo MACIIITA31.3017.64 13.663.673.253.333.333.500.00#1
8Anna Chiara LAFFRANCHI / Benjamin NAGGIARITA25.0013.40 13.603.753.253.423.253.332.00#8



Pl.NameNationTSS
=
TES
+
 PCS
+
SSTRPECHINDeduction
-
StN.
1Valeria GRECHUKHINA / Andrey FILONOVRUS84.4042.13 42.275.425.175.335.255.250.00#7
2Ekaterina KRUTSKIKH / Vladimir MOROZOVRUS81.9841.85 40.135.254.835.084.925.000.00#6
3Kamila GAINETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS78.3238.05 40.275.335.005.004.924.920.00#8
4Magdalena KLATKA / Radoslaw CHRUSCINSKIPOL77.5040.70 36.804.754.424.674.584.580.00#4
5Michele LUNDBERG / Richard LUNDBERGSWE67.3431.81 36.534.754.424.504.584.581.00#5
6Magdalena JASKOLKA / Piotr SNOPEKPOL66.3534.22 32.134.083.923.924.084.080.00#2
7Bianca MANACORDA / Nicollo MACIIITA54.8130.21 25.603.253.003.253.253.251.00#3
8Anna Chiara LAFFRANCHI / Benjamin NAGGIARITA44.8218.16 26.663.503.173.333.333.330.00#1



FPl.NameNationPointsSPFS
1Valeria GRECHUKHINA / Andrey FILONOVRUS127.3131
2Ekaterina KRUTSKIKH / Vladimir MOROZOVRUS126.5112
3Kamila GAINETDINOVA / Ivan BICHRUS121.6623
4Magdalena KLATKA / Radoslaw CHRUSCINSKIPOL116.7454
5Michele LUNDBERG / Richard LUNDBERGSWE107.4645
6Magdalena JASKOLKA / Piotr SNOPEKPOL98.9866
7Bianca MANACORDA / Nicollo MACIIITA86.1177
8Anna Chiara LAFFRANCHI / Benjamin NAGGIARITA69.8288