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Jessica Dube ღ Bryce Davison #4 - Because we're thinking positively
 Latest updates; Jessica and Bryce have withdrawn from Skate Canada due to an injury on Bryce's knee, which required surgery. According to reports, everything went well but it's uncertain how long Bryce's recovery will take.  Bryce Davison; Date of Birth: January 29, 1986 Nationality: Canadian Height: 178 cm (5’10’’) Skates in: Jackson skates Club: Drummondville CPA: Drummondville, QC, Canada Coach: Annie Barabé, Sophie Richard, Yvan Desjardins, Doug Ladret Hobbies: Ice hockey, snowboarding and wakeboarding. Jessica Dubé; Date of Birth: October 29, 1987 Nationality: Canadian Height: 158 cm (5’2’’) Skates in: Jackson skates Club: Drummondville CPA: Drummondville, QC, Canada Coach: Annie Barabé, Sophie Richard, Yvan Desjardins, Doug Ladret Hobbies: Shopping and photography.  Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison first started skating together in 2003, as juniors. Despite a language barrier –Jessica was francophone, Bryce could only speak English –there was an instant connection. "We couldn't speak each other's languages --we just knew what the other was thinking on the ice. All it took was a glance at each other's eyes and we knew what was going on." ~ Bryce Davison Soon that instant connection developed into a relationship. However, Dubé and Davison promised each other one thing: Skating first. In 2005 the pair advanced to the senior level, and just a year later, they qualified for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team. "What makes us unique is our chemistry. If we can bring what we do best, and what those other guys don't necessarily do, it will help us move up." ~ Jessica Dubé. However, 2007 was less fortunate for them. The pair had just come back after a break in which Jessica had knee surgery, when, in the Four Continents Competition, they got too close on a camel spin, Bryce’s skate hitting Jessica’s left cheek and nose, and leaving a gash that required over 80 stitches to close. "In pairs skating where the man is supposed to be the protector, and protect his partner, I had to deal with the guilt. It wasn't anything where we fell on a lift or anything like that. I hit her." ~ Bryce Davison "He saw my face and had bad memories. Making sure Bryce knew it wasn't his fault, that's what we worked on." ~ Jessica Dubé "I didn't think about the skating too much, just whether she was going to be OK."~ Bryce Davison "I didn't learn too much but it definately reaffirmed a few things that I already knew about her. That she was supertough, strong and uh, s... she just... she's an incredible partner and an incredible pairskater and my best friend, so..." ~ Bryce Davison The pair proved to be strong, as they were back in competition, just a month later, at the World Championship, fearlessly performing the same spin that had caused one of the scariest figure skating accidents in years. The misfortune wasn’t over just yet, however, as the couple decided to break up in 2008. This badly influenced the partnership and collaboration, and even had Bryce thinking about quitting. “I can’t see myself skating with another partner. It [skating and the 2010 Olympics] is our mutual dream.” ~ Jessica Dubé Things only went downhill from there on. Their results in the 2008-2009 were visibly influenced by their personal life. It wasn’t until the new season started, Jessica and Bryce seemed to recapture their form. The chemistry that had been lacking the season before, was now undeniably back, and so showed their results. “I think we figured something out this year. I mean, that working as a team is uh... helps a lot and we see a big difference, I mean... everything is just way easier.” ~ Jessica Dubé "Their connection on the ice is so strong. Everyone in the audience can get a feel for their love for each other on the ice as a pair." ~ American skater Keauna McLaughlin, rivalling Dubé and Davison with partner Rockne Brubaker. Full of confidence the pair headed to the 2010 Olympics, organised in their home country. They didn’t skate the programs they had hoped for, neither got the results, but even then, their chemistry kept growing and there is no doubt that they’ll be back next season, stronger than ever. "She knows more about me than anyone else on the planet. I can always talk to her about problems... oddly enough, even when the problems are with her." ~ Bryce Davison “I trust him so I can do whatever I want up there. I’m not going to be scared.’’~ Jessica Dubé The 2010-2011 season started off badly. Jessica and Bryce where the favourites to win Skate Canada, but during practise Bryce injured his right knee and had to undergo surgery. Doctors said it's unsure when he will be able to resume practise, and his injury might even be career-ending.  2004-2005 season; Short: Hasta Que te Conoci Long: Romeo and Juliet Exhibition: My immortal 2005-2006 season; Short: Hasta Que te Conoci Long: Piano Concerto No.7 Exhibition: Endless love 2006-2007 season; Short: Galicia Flemenca Long: Blower’s daughter Exhibition: Blower’s daughter 2007-2008 season; Short: Galicia Flemenca Long: Blower’s daughter Exhibition: Blower’s daughter 2008-2009 season; Short: Fix you Long: Carmen Exhibition: On fire 2009-2010 season; Short: Requiem for a dream Long: The way we were Exhibition: Fix you 2010-2011 season; Short: The mask of Zorro Long: The way we were Exhibition: ?  2003-2004 season; Junior Grand Prix Final: 1st Junior Canadian Championships: 1st Junior World Championships: 2nd 2004-2005 season; Junior World Championships: 2nd 2005-2006 season; Canadian Championships: 2nd Olympic Wintergames: 10th 2006-2007 season; Canadian Championships: 1st 2007-2008 season; Skate America: 1st NHK Trophy: 3nd Skate Canada: 2nd Canadian Championships: 2nd World Championships: 3rd 2008-2009 season; NHK Trophy: 3rd Skate Canada: 2nd Canadian Championships: 1st Four Continents: 2nd 2009-2010 season; TEB: 2nd Skate Canada: 3rd Canadian Championships: 1st Olympic Wintergames: 6th  CTV Olympics: Dubé, Davison can't afford a single slip. CTV Olympics: Dubé, Davison unfazed by mishaps at first Olympic practice. CBC Sports: Dubé, Davison battle world's best. Macleans: Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison tumble into 6th place. The Record: Long night for Davison-Dubé, but duo stands proud. Vancouver Sun: Canadians Dubé and Davison settle for 6th. The globe and mail: Motivation easy to find for Dubé, Davison. CBC: Dubé, Davison struggle in pairs short at worlds. The Star: Dubé and Davison settle for 6th at figure skating worlds. SkateBuzz: Canadian pair team, Dubé, Davison, out of Skate Canada after Davison injures knee. The Globe and Mail: Dubé and Davison out of Skate Canada. CBC Sports: Figure skater Davison has surgery, out indefinately. Animation of the moment;  Shippers; silversparkle Oh-Canada WhereverYouAre_ lipstickdisaster Chris Rinslet P&B4ever sit_spin *delilah* Inkibell ellu5 BigBlueEyes PaperGirl freckles101 moncoeur Love_Canada gg_all_da_way tsforever Maddylyn90210 __________________
I need a hug - Kurt browning after his 1994 Olympic Short program
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Tftnt!
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Merci moncouer!
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Anytime! I didn't change the OP because Val did such a good job on it!
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I need a hug - Kurt browning after his 1994 Olympic Short program
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tftnt!
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love the new thread
. Thanks moncoeur.I hope we get some news soon on how Bryce is doing. I hate waiting. In the meantime I found these on tumblr:    |
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 Thank you for the pics Inkibell! They are such very pretty people. I'm with you - this waiting for news is awful.  A little bit of  for our beautiful boy with the boo boo while we’re waiting…………     Random comment, that Vanessa is one lucky girl! Wonder how she managed to find herself at the beach with 6 guys? |
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I hope Bryce and Jessica are still keeping in touch during Bryce's recovery!
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Thanks, glad that you all like the OP.
& I shouldn't worry too much about Jess & Bryce losing touch, those two couldn't lose touch even if they wanted to, I just can't imagine.  Am I the only one? A bit OT: I went to the Davis & White thread over at the couples board, but no one has posted there in days. Maybe, because the sports board is less busy we could open a thread for them here too? I mean, with this & Tessa & Scott's thread we've got a couple of figure skating fans over here, and the thread won't fall off the first page so easily, I'm just suggesting though. |
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Ugh. Watching pairs is so depressing right now. The worst part about Bryce's injury is that if they were competing they would hardly have any competition. Even if they weren't always perfect, they would still be on top of this pack. Cup of China was boring even with Pang & Tong competing
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&  for posting in a M/C thread! Any others who also like the idea? |
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I would be up for posting in the Sports M&C thread. Their thread is a little bit out of action because of the lull between events. But
for a MC thread here!__________________
I need a hug - Kurt browning after his 1994 Olympic Short program
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I don’t think there’s any way J&B won’t stay in touch while he’s recovering. They don’t talk much when they’re skating, but they do talk almost constantly when they’re off the ice. I think they’d really miss that kind of contact. It would be nice if Bryce went back to Montreal to do his rehab. At least they could still go to the gym together every day like they do normally. And IMHO people get better faster when they can sleep in their own beds. I don’t follow ice dance very closely, but D&W are one of the handful of teams I like watching. I’d probably stop by now and again to see how they’re doing. Or, maybe start a general ice dance thread? A little something from icenetwork  |
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awwww, baby Stella.
& I used to really not be into ice dancing, but recently I saw a Davis/White fan vid, and started to check out their performances & they made me like it! Here's the thread: http://www.fanforum.com/f48/meryl-da...ists-62975911/ We can discuss general ice dancing in the figure skating thread, I think, which is currently at page long, long lost.  ETA: moncoeur, could my username be changed on the fanlist?  Last edited by silversparkle; 11-07-2010 at 08:56 AM |
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Changed it Val!
Oh little baby Stella! So cute! I love how everything is matching from Annie's coat to the pram colour! A shade of pink for everything! __________________
I need a hug - Kurt browning after his 1994 Olympic Short program
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