Icebreakers: Kristi Yamaguchi Receives Honor, Senior Athletes Gear Up for New Season

It feels like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to the Olympic season, but here we are with the 2018 Grand Prix Series just around the corner. Ahead of 2018 Skate America, catch up on the latest figure skating news in this week's Icebreakers below.

1. Ice Theatre of New York to Honor Kristi Yamaguchi (AP News) – On October 15, the Ice Theatre of New York honored Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi for her tremendous work on and off the ice.
    
2. Armed With New Programs and Maturity, Bradie Tennell Jumps Confidently Into the 2018-19 Season (Team USA) – In the 2018-19 season, Bradie Tennell will show the world that she has matured and is not afraid to try something different with her skating.
    
3. World-class Figure Skating to be on Display in Washington (NBC Right Now) – Skate America will take place in Everett, Washington, bringing together athletes from 12 nations.
    
4. Tickets on Sale Now for 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit (Fox 2 Detroit) – The top figure skaters in the country will compete for next year's national title in Detroit, Michigan. Buy your tickets now here.
    
5. Alex Krasnozhon is Taking Control of His Career (Figure Skaters Online) – Alex Krasnozhon is excited to get back on competitive ice after last year's season-ending ankle injury.
    
6. Who Advanced From the U.S. Figure Skating Regional in Peoria? (Journal Star) – It's the U.S. qualifying season! A total of 34 skaters advanced from the U.S. Figure Skating Upper Great Lakes Regional held on Oct. 3– 7 in Peoria, Illinois.