Canadian ice dance duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier lead Skate Canada International after the rhythm dance with 85.38 points, aiming for a sixth consecutive title. They outscore Lithuanians Reed and Ambrulevicius and Americans Carreira and Ponomarenko. Free dance scheduled for Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET, with live coverage on CBCSports.ca.
Ilia Malinin takes the lead at Skate Canada, amassing a 12-point advantage with a phenomenal score of 104.84 in the men's short program. As the two-time world champion, he aims for a remarkable 12th consecutive international win. Tomono Kazuki and Aleksandr Selevko follow, vying for Olympic spots. Don't miss the action!
Chiba Mone captured her first Grand Prix title at Skate Canada with a winning score of 217.23, outperforming Isabeau Levito, who finished second at 209.77. Chiba's stunning performance under pressure increases her chances for the Japanese Olympic team as she looks ahead to future competitions in the 2025-26 figure skating season.
In a thrilling finish at Skate Canada, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps overcame a four-point deficit to seize victory, scoring 213.40 overall. The pair's impressive free skate of 140.37 ensured their spot in the Grand Prix Final, marking their sixth Grand Prix title and a continued streak of excellence in professional figure skating.
At Skate Canada International, the U.S. showcased its figure skating prowess with Isabeau Levito earning silver and the pairs team of Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea clinching bronze. Ilia Malinin leads the men’s short program, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko stand third in ice dance, all vying for more medals on Sunday.
Ilia Malinin triumphs at the 2025 Skate Canada International, clinching his 12th straight international win and setting a new world record for men's free skate with a score of 228.97. The American champion continues to dominate the ice, further solidifying his spot for the upcoming Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.