Figure Skating | ICE TIME May 10, 2016

Mao mystery finally solved eight years later

by Jack Gallagher

In January 2008 Mao Asada suddenly split from coach Rafael Arutunian after 16 months of working together. It was a move made without warning or explanation, and left a great many in the skating community scratching their heads over the reason behind the decision. The ...

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Nov 18, 2014

Hongo's rise illustrates depth of Japan's talent pool

by Jack Gallagher

Japan's strong showing in the Grand Prix season continued with Rika Hongo's victory at the Cup of Russia on Saturday. Hongo's triumph marked the third time in four weeks that Japan has taken the gold at one of the GP events. Tatsuki Machida (Skate America) ...