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Season 3: Episode 46 (Feb. 11, 2025)
General Skating News
- Tickets are on sale for the Legacy on Ice Show March 2 at the Capital One Arena in Washington. The show will benefit the families and loved ones affected by the tragic aviation incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Spicer Mullikin Funeral Home announced that there will be a celebration of life for Sasha Kirsanov, Sean Kay, Julia Kay, Lily Li and Angela Yang from 8 am until 12 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the University of Delaware FredRust Ice Arena in Newark, DE.
- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the University of Delaware Skating Club and mailed to the Fred Rust Ice Arena,549 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19716.
Art on Ice is underway in Switzerland. Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell performed together (videos posted online).
- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the University of Delaware Skating Club and mailed to the Fred Rust Ice Arena,549 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19716.
- Entries have been posted for the Road to 26 Trophy in Assago, Italy, just outside Milan. Taking place February 19-20, this will serve as the test event for the 2026 Olympics figure skating venue.
- Stars on Ice announced that Madeline Schizas, Nam Nguyen, and Lia Pereira/Trent Michaud will be joining the Canadian tour this spring.
- Art on Ice is underway in Switzerland. Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell performed together.
Event Results Brief
- Egna Ice Dance Trophy
- U.S. Synchronized Skating Classic
- Skate Canada Trophy
- Nordics Open
- Dragon Open
- Union Figure Skating Trophy
Upcoming Events for the Week
| DATES | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Feb. 12-14 | 9th Asian Winter Games | Harbin, China |
| Feb. 13-16 | Tallink Hotels Cup | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Feb. 13-16 | Challenge Cup | Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Feb. 13-16 | Merano Trophy | Merano, Italy |
| Feb. 14-16 | Spring Cup (Synchro) | Sesto San Giovanni, Italy |
| Feb. 13-16 | Hevelius Cup (Synchro) | Gdansk, Poland |
Online Updates:
| DATE | ARTICLE SUBJECT | OUTLET / OUTLET TYPE |
| Feb. 5 | Hanna Jakucs and Alessio Galli shared a post on their Instagram following the European Championships | |
| Feb. 6 | Former Team USA ice dancer Alex Benoit is starring in the new production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. | Drury Lane Theatre |
| Feb. 4 | A plane crash devastates the figure skating community – again by Sarah Hughes | Time Magazine |
| Feb. 5 | Scott Moir was on the The Hustle and Grind Podcast | The Hustle and Grind Podcast |
| Feb. 9 | Interview with Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby | Golden Skate |
IDC and FSO spotlight & TWIS updates
- New at TWIS: Special Episode on Flight 5342
- New at TWIS: This Week in Skating is now on YouTube Music
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- New at TWIS: This Week in Skating Patreon
- New at IDC: Remembering Those Lost on Flight 5342
- New at FSO: Updates to the Synchro Central