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I am absolutely convinced the ISU has done an excellent job in promoting, developing and implementing the new system. Now we ask the skater for more. They give us more and we have to give them back more.

Ottavio Cinquanta

He's incredible. He is by far the best skater out there today. In my opinion, he's the only guy who brought his 'A' game to this competition. It's great for our sport, it's great for speed skating in the U.S.

Kip Carpenter

He's a great skater, and he has a really good shot from just about anywhere on the floor. Slap-shots, wrist-shots, any kind of shot: he can take them all.

Franklin Dodson

It hasn't been as eventful as past years. It's different now, as far as frequency. But ever since I've been here, I've been told to be a better player, better skater, so it's gone down.

Jody Shelley

I was kind of afraid like, `What if I'm not good any more? What if I need to be a cyclist to be a good skater? What if taking that element away meant I would suck at skating?' ... I was really unsure and frustrated.

Clara Hughes

He's small but explosive. He's a great skater and handles the puck exceptionally well.

Ron Ivany

His assets are strength and speed. There's no doubt he can skate at this level. He's actually an above-average skater at this level. He just needs experience at this level.

Gm Scott Howson

She came back a different skater. She used to think about winning. Now, she's more focused on excelling. It's the right attitude for a champion.

John Nicks

It really breaks my heart to watch that. I know he's the best skater in the world, and he really didn't have a chance to show that. But the Olympics aren't over.

Allison Baver

I wanted to come out here and let people know how strong a skater I am. I'm excited about next year. I just hope it's as much fun as this year.

Ryan Sheckler

I would feel very bad if I was an Italian skater. You expect to hear the roar of the crowd. It's a little bit dead out there.

Jennifer Rodriguez

It's incredible. He's by far the best skater out there today. It looks like he's the only one who brought his 'A' game to this competition.

Kip Carpenter

Mike's a good skater with quick hands, and he's one of those guys who has the natural ability to be in position to score. One of his main strengths is following his own shot. He's great at being in position to get the rebound and put it in the net.

Chris Cichocki

He is a great skater and has really helped us. He's brought a physical presence to us.

Bill Bucholtz

He's got to become a better skater and he's got to get stronger. If he gets stronger, he'll become a better skater. He knows that and he's working on that and it's not going to happen over night. It's going to be a gradual thing.

Gm Scott Howson

All I know is that he's a pretty good skater.

Alex Kovalev

I think I'm better all around as a skater. Physically, I think I'm definitely stronger. I'm lighter, I'm leaner, I know a lot more about my body.

Apolo Anton Ohno

She's a beautiful, beautiful skater. A special talent.

Robin Wagner

People have said that I'm pretty close to the top of the podium and I think it proves that I've grown into a strong skater. I'll just go out there and do my best to live up to expectations.

Joji Kato

It doesn't matter if you are a national-level skater or just beginning. We can all work together.

Dawn Ristow

She had so much motivation. I knew she was going to win a medal. She is a really strong skater and it was not that big a surprise.

Anni Friesinger

I've always admired Joey as a skater. But I admire him even more as a person.

Johann Olav Koss

Roller hockey is considered a no-contact sport. There's no checking. You have to be a good skater.

Franklin Dodson

He's a good skater and strong with puck. When he gets it ... he protects it well and finds a way to makes good things happen.

Doug Jarvis

When Lisa told me she used to be a figure skater, I understood her painting.

Louis Grachos

You can't be a passive skater and expect to get to the finals, and have a chance at winning a medal. The passive skater does get lucky in our sport occasionally. But for the most part, you need the aggression in our sport. You need to want to win. You need to want to pass. You need to want to move up.

Caroline Hallisey

She is typically a long program skater. I think she got over a big hurdle mentally in the short program, and she's going to be very ready.

Pam Gregory

It really breaks my heart to see it, because I know he's the best skater in the world in my eyes. But the Olympics are not over.

Allison Baver

Skating everywhere is unpredictable, no amount of money or facilities is going to create a skating star. You have to have a skater who is dedicated, passionate, and willing to learn.

Robin Cousins

I felt really bad for her after the 500. You never want to see that happen with any skater. She's a great athlete. It's really special for her to win this gold medal.

Cindy Klassen

You may not need the big, hulking guy anymore, especially if he isn't a great skater, ... If you can't lay a stick on the guy, they may not be as effective.

Jeff Perry

I wanted to be that guy when I was younger. I had pictures of him everywhere -- on my walls, in my notebooks. Everything he did, I wanted to do. He was my favorite skater, by far.

Chris Cole

He just wasn't comfortable with it. The new program is still Johnny. But as a skater, when something isn't second nature, you find yourself thinking about it and it gets tougher.

Priscilla Hill

I hope that people see me and see a different skater. But it's not bad being compared to the Olympic gold medalist, and it's nice having her in the family.

Emily Hughes

The basic premise is that all our shirts just look damned good. They've all got kind of a street-edge, skater look to them.

Elan Lee