Total number of dance teams assigned: 25* *7 TBD spots remain (Skate America, Skate Canada International, Cup of China, Trophee Bompard [2], Rostelecom Cup, NHK Trophy) Total number of pairs assigned: 25* *4 TBD spots remain (Skate America, Skate Canada International, Trophee Bompard, Rostelecom Cup) American dance teams assigned outright: 4* *Madison Chock & Evan…
Tag: Grand Prix
Analysis, Ice Dance, Pairs
PCS: Connecting the Dots #4. The Weight of the Worlds
While our previous entries have focused exclusively on the question of PCS, an overall evaluation of fall results has prompted a secondary question: what relationship, if any, exists between the role of PCS and that of the ostensibly more objective TES? *Note: Deductions when present have been added back to total scores to allow for…
Analysis, Ice Dance, Lists, Pairs
Previewing the 2014 Grand Prix Draft
With assignments for the 2014-15 Grand Prix series to be determined today and Friday, where can the top teams from Canada and the U.S. expect to book a trip? As a summary review, each host nation — the U.S., Canada, China, Russia, France, and Japan — may invite up to three home entries per discipline;…
Analysis, Competition, Pairs
2013-14 Grand Prix in Review: Pairs
For U.S. and Canadian pairs, the Grand Prix offered up a rather mixed bag of results: while two Canadian pairs are once more Grand Prix Final-bound and closer in ranking than ever, established and up-and-coming national teammates are vying for their own opportunity. In the U.S., technical consistency is proving a key to success, and…
Analysis, Competition, Ice Dance
2013-14 Grand Prix in Review: Dance
The six events comprising this pre-Olympic Grand Prix series established more firmly than ever the central storylines for North American ice dance as the countdown to Sochi continues. By the numbers and more than a little data analysis, the key takeaways. 1. The Battle for First – No contest has been more discussed or more…
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Follow Us on Twitter + Updates
Follow Two for the Ice now on Twitter for updates, relevant retweets, and the potential for assorted additional pertinent postings! And while we regret the lack of updates during the GP series, watch for an analytical recap of the Grand Prix series after Rostelecom Cup’s conclusion. Finally, stay tuned in the next few days for…
Analysis, Competition, News, Pairs
2013-14 Grand Prix Assignments – Pairs
1. The Elite Canada’s top two teams also enter the Grand Prix as third and fourth in the world, putting each in prime position for podium finishes at their two events. As reigning medalists, however, assignment rules may offer Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford a slightly clearer road to gold than that faced by Kirsten…
Analysis, Competition, Ice Dance, News
2013-14 Grand Prix Assignments – Dance
The Grand Prix assignments for the 2013-14 season are upon us, and this year’s dance line-up offers more than a few storylines to watch. 1. The Elite There are no surprises in the assignments for World one-two Meryl Davis & Charlie White and Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, both slated to compete at their traditional…