Will Plushenko and Weir skate COI?

[snoopysnake]

I'm guessing that given the $$$ they will be there, but who'll fill the void if they can't due to their injuries. As much as I want to see them, I hope they will take care of themselves. If they can't tour, I hope Collins and company will do whatever it takes to get Brian Boitano back.

Anyone know if Stephane Lambiel might be included?

Someone I'd love to see added is Ryan Jahnke. I know he had a rotten Nationals this year, but he'd be such a great show performer, would probably not cost much, could really use whatever money he'd earn, and would gain a lot of valuable time skating in front of large crowds. Are you listening, Mr. Collins?

[Emanfan]

Don't know about the other guys, but Evgeny has already announced that he is out of COI for the month of April and out of another ice show (Prince Ice World I think) in May.

[danibellerika]

I am so relieved that he decided to sit and and get healthy.

[NJSk8Fan]

I see the show on April 2nd and will report as to who shows and who doesn't for that Philly show.

I'm glad Plushy will rest and recover from his injury.

I'm wondering if Totmianina/Marinin and also Pang/Tong will be able to perform as scheduled, as it was apparent both Totmianin and Tong had hurt their backs during Worlds....and we already lost Shen/Zhao to SOI, altho it is now doubtful they'll be skatint the Canadian leg of that show.

Regulars missing from the roster this year are Nicole Bobek and Philippe Candeloro.

[snoopysnake]

I attended the Boston COI yesterday.

Plushy was not there :cry: but Johnny was :)

For some reason, Sasha was not in the ensemble numbers. :?? She did have a program to "Don't Rain on My Parade."

No Ping and Tong, but we did have Orscher and Lucash. Other than that it was as listed on the web site.

I was hoping Collins would have added some additional "new" talent (e.g. Kimmie, Evan, Stephane) but no dice.

Great show as usual, but I did really miss Plushy. Get well soon, Zhenya!!!!

[mary]

Does anyone know what the "champions" are paid for the tour? I'm sure it varies from skater to skater but I'm just curious if it's substantial enough to sustain them for a year of training and things like that. And how long is the tour?

[PAskate]

No Ping and Tong, but we did have Orscher and Lucash. Other than that it was as listed on the web site.

I've seen it reported on another site that Pang and Tong had visa issues, but they will be joining the tour for other dates.

[NJSk8Fan]

It's been reported that Orscher and Lucash are only doing the first 6 stops, that will include the Philadelphia stop and I am excited to see them.
Sasha has a groin injury and may not continue with the entire tour.
I wonder if Pang/Tong will have their visa issues ironed out by 4/2...probably not, those things always seem to get complicated. :cry:

[CoolbugSuz]

Well, I'd imagine Tatiana & Maxim will perform at COI tonight here in Columbus, Ohio because when I was out walking at lunchtime, I passed Tatiana twice and saw Maxim walking down the street too. I had to chuckle to myself, because nobody probably knew who they were except for me. I didn't stop them or anything, just let them walk on by. I work very close to the Arena, so every year when COI comes to town, I usually spot at least a couple of the skaters walking around. Last year we saw Jenny & Sasha having lunch, and also saw Tanith walking Michelle's dog. LOL

It's a beautiful day here too, nice and sunny and in the low 60's, so I'm sure the skaters are out soaking up some sun and seeing the sights here in lovely Cowtown. LOL

Suz

[NJSk8Fan]

I never got back to this thread to report who was in Philly.
Weir was(and he was fabulous), as was Meisner, Pang/Tong, Anissina/Peizerat, Grushina/Gonchorov, Orscher/Lucash(who I read has been extended to do the whole tour) Totmyanina/Marinin, Corwin and the rest of the cast that has been advertised/scheduled to appear.
I wondered would Sasha be okay to skate since she supposedly has a groin injury, and she was there. She skated quite well tho I don't think she did any triples.
Irina Gregorian reportedly suffered an injury the day before the Philly show and did not perform in Philly.