Brandon Mroz

By Lee Ann Gschwind If, for the first time since 1988, an American man is to win Olympic gold, it could be reigning world champion Evan Lysacek . But it might just be Jeremy Abbott . In Spokane, Abbott put together back-to-back near perfect performances to defeat his better-known teammates - Lysacek, as well as fellow 2006 Olympian Johnny Weir - and claim his second straight U.S. title by a commanding margin of 25 points. If Abbott performs two programs in Vancouver like he did in Spokane, he...Read Full Story

While Evan Lysacek thinks about dusting off a special spot in his trophy case, Johnny Weir, well, just plain dusts. Lysacek left the Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday night in second place after the men's short program. One more dynamic performance in the free skate and the defending world champion will leave the Vancouver Olympics with a medal. Maybe even gold. "I had some pressure coming in as a reigning world champion and I felt it," Lysacek said. "To be able to go out and silence all of that...Read Full Story

Claims that Olympian Johnny Weir was not included in the "Stars on Ice" cast because of his sexual orientation are not true, the figure skating tour said. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation started an online petition last week, saying Weir was being excluded from the tour because he was not "family friendly." Weir has repeatedly avoided questions about his sexual orientation, saying people shouldn't be defined by labels. "We are disappointed that there is untrue and inaccurate...Read Full Story

Jeremy Abbott came to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships wanting a spot on the Vancouver Olympic team more than a second straight national title. He got both. Abbott put on his most impressive performance since winning nationals last year, peaking at the perfect time. His score of 263.66 points was 25 more than that of world champion Evan Lysacek — a landslide for those of you still confused by skating's new judging system. Johnny Weir finished fifth in the free skate, but had built up a...Read Full Story

Jeremy Abbott proved he's capable of contending with the best in the world - past and present - in winning his third title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Sunday.Read Full Story

The International Skating Union officially recognized and confirmed the first quadruple Lutz done in a sanctioned competition. On Sept. 16, 2011, Brandon Mroz executed the jump during his short program at the 2011 Colorado Springs Invitational.Read Full Story

Evan Lysacek had to wait; on what was maybe the top night of his living. He had to await his scores in the men’s form skating long program on Thursday at the place of Vancouver Games. After that he should wait for five additional skaters —counting two previous world winners, to struggle. In the last part, almost 60 minutes marked by awaiting Lysacek would find out if he wins the Olympic gold medal. Moreover, while it made, that wait was appeal it. As the last scores were placed...Read Full Story

Colorado Springs, CO -- September 16, 2011 -- US figure skater Brandon Mroz landed a quad Lutz at the 2011 Colorado Springs Invitational. Just thought you should know that The International Skating... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.comRead Full Story

jeremy abbott After his rivals had faltered, Jeremy Abbott turned what was expected to be a close competition into a rout, winning his second straight national men’s figure skating title with a tour de force in today’s free skate at the U.S. Championships in Spokane, Wash. Abbott opened with a quadruple jump and followed it with more than four minutes of technical mastery and poised presentation to win the title by 25.03 points over reigning world champion Evan Lysacek. read full...Read Full Story

Brandon Mroz of the United States made skating history on Saturday by becoming the first skater to land a quadruple Lutz in international competition.Read Full Story