Canada’s Hoshizaki, Lessard win bronze at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 14, 2017 | Member News

Tora Hoshizaki of Edmonton is top Canadian finishing 3rd in ladies' GS on day 2 of Whistler Cup

Tora Hoshizaki of Edmonton put aside her nerves to win the bronze medal in the women’s U16 giant slalom on Friday at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup alpine skiing competition.

Switzerland's Selina Egloff 1st, Aline Hoepli 2nd in ladies' GS on day 2 of Whistler Cup

Selina Egloff of Switzerland notched her second straight victory in two minutes and 19.35 seconds over two runs. She was the super G winner on Thursday. Her compatriot Aline Hoepli took the silver in 2:20.58 and Hoshizaki followed for the bronze in 2:21.62.

‘’I skied a little bit better in the second run,’’ said Egloff, 15. ‘’The conditions were better in the second run and the snow didn’t give in so much.’’

Even though this was her second career appearance at the Whistler Cup, Hoshizaki was feeling nervous.

 ‘’After a while I got more comfortable and my racing followed through throughout the day,’’ said Hoshizaki, who skis for Nakiska Alpine Ski Association. ‘’This is a great event to introduce athletes from all over the world and find out where you stand internationally.’’

National U16 champion Alyssa Hill of Calgary was fourth in 2:22.34 and Cassidy Gray of Panorama, B.C., 10th in 2:24.22. OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS from Coast Mountain Photography

Callum Cant of Switzerland Takes first place in the U16 Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup Mens GS. – Photo By Scott Brammer – coastphoto.com

In the men’s U16 GS, Callum Cant made it a golden sweep for the Swiss clocking 2:16.63. Diego Holscher Diego of Chile was second in 2:17.80 and there was a tie for third between Canada’s Raphael Lessard of Granby, Quebec and Andreas Amdahl of Norway in 2:18.33. Lessard won silver in the super G on Thursday.  Caeden Carruthers of Fredericton was 10th. OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS from Coast Mountain Photography

Diego Holscher of Chile takes second place in the U16 Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup Mens GS. – Photo By Scott Brammer – coastphoto.com

Raphael Lessard of Canada ties for third place in the U16 Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup Mens GS Photo By Scott Brammer – coastphoto.com

COMPLETE WOMEN'S RESULTS

COMPLETE MEN'S RESULTS

OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS from Coast Mountain Photography

Competition continues Saturday with the men’s and women’s slalom.

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Canadians win silver and bronze to open Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 13, 2017 | Member News

WHISTLER, BC – Raphael Lessard of Bromont, Que., and WMSC's Nathan Romanin of Squamish, B.C., won silver and bronze in the men’s U16 super-G race on Thursday to open the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup alpine skiing competition.

Fredrik Willumsen Haug of Norway took the gold in one minute and 04.24 seconds, followed by Lessard in 1:04.44 and Romanin in 1:04.65.

‘’The course was really soft, especially in the middle, so I really had to ski the bumps in the course,’’ said Haug, 15. ‘’It didn’t feel like a good run but it was fast and I’m really happy.’’

Lessard was competing for the first time at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup.

‘’It feels good to get a strong result,’’ said Lessard, 15. ‘’It was a good run considering it was hard to see. The conditions were challenging but I pulled it through. It was particularly foggy on the last pitch and could not see the ground.’’

Romanin reached the podium despite being the 44^th starter. The start of the men’s race was also delayed two hours due to conditions.

‘’I gave it my all and I am pleased,’’ he said. ‘’I was tired because the many delays.’’

In women’s competition, Cassidy Gray of the Panorama Ski Club, missed the podium by a mere 0.01 seconds placing fourth in 1:06.52.

‘’I was a little late going into the last pitch,’’ said Cassidy, 16. ‘’So the last 10 gates I was just trying to make it up, going as straight as I could and in as much of a tuck as I could. The bottom was problematic for many skiers but I was able to hold on.’’

Selina Egloff of Switzerland won the gold medal in 1:06.33 seconds. Ine Haugland of Norway took silver in 1:06.36 and Sofie Sund Malin of Norway was third in 1:06.51.

‘’The course was very fast,’’ said the 15-year-old Ergloff in her first competition overseas. ‘’That is usually not ideal for me but I was able to overcome that.’’

OFFICIAL MEN'S RESULTS

OFFICIAL WOMEN'S RESULTS

OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS from Coast Mountain Photography

Fredrik Haug (Norway) SG Gold
 

Cassidy Gray (Panorama Ski Club) Top Canadian in Women's SG PHOTO CREDIT: Coast Mountain Photography www.coastphoto.com

Raphael Lessard (QC) SG Silver, Top Canadian                         Nathan Romanin (WMSC/Squamish) SG Bronze

Competition continues Friday with the U16 men’s and’s women’s giant slalom, the U14 girls slalom and the U14 boys dual slalom.

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Whistler Cup starts this week; Team Canada, Team BC athletes announced

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 11, 2017 | Member News

Enthusiastic athletes and coaches are arriving from around the world, and all eyes will be on Whistler from April 13th to 16th for the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup. There is nothing quite like the energy and excitement of this colourful international ski racing event, and this year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, organizers have added an extra day of racing and an alpine team competition!

We'll be watching these top qualifiers from BC as they face formidable competition and chase down the podium!

Men:

 
Women:

Today Alpine Canada announced nine boys and nine girls from across the country who have been named to Whistler Cup Team Canada. They were selected using criteria from three different events: U16 National Championships, Eastern Can-Ams and Teck U14/16 Westerns. 

Representing BC on Team Canada is Vernon Ski Club's Gerrit Van Soest from Coldstream, BC!

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Congrats to BC Team’s Patterson & Alexander – Canadian U19 overall champs!!

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 11, 2017 | Member News

Natalenko, Mulligan close 2017 season on top in FIS BC Cup Points Race

by Kathy Stahr | Apr 11, 2017 | Member News

Congratulations to the top three ladies in the FIS BC Cup competition (left to right) Renzoni, Natalenko, MacDonald
 

Congratulations to the top three men in the FIS BC Cup competition (left to right) Seger, Mulligan, Kirshenblatt