The 2013 Hilton HHonors
Skate America
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was the first event of six in the
2013–14 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The 2013–14 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating was a series of senior international figure skating competitions in the 2013–14 season. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Ska ...
, a senior-level international invitational competition series.
[ It was held at the ]Joe Louis Arena
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in Detroit
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, Michigan
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on October 17–20. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating
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, and ice dancing
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. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2013–14 Grand Prix Final.
Eligibility
Skaters who reached the age of 14 before July 1, 2013 were eligible to compete on the senior Grand Prix circuit.
Entries
The entries were as follows.[
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Changes to initial lineup
On September 30, 2013, Evan Lysacek announced that his injury would force him out of Skate America.[ He was replaced by Jason Brown.][ ]Vanessa James
Vanessa James (born 27 September 1987) is a Canadian retired pair skater. Representing France with her former skating partner, Morgan Ciprès, she is the 2019 European Champion, the 2018 World bronze medallist, the 2017 European bronze meda ...
/ Morgan Cipres Morgan may refer to:
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withdrew and were replaced by Margaret Purdy
Margaret Purdy (born January 18, 1995) is a Canadian former competitive pair skater. With Michael Marinaro, she is the 2013 World Junior silver medalist and 2010 Canadian national junior champion.
Personal life
Purdy attended the University o ...
/ Michael Marinaro.[ ]Brian Joubert
Brian Joubert (; born 20 September 1984) is a French figure skating coach and former competitor. He is the 2007 World champion, a three-time (2004, 2007 & 2009) European champion, and the 2006–07 Grand Prix Final champion. On the domestic le ...
and Denis Ten
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also withdrew, and no substitutes were announced.
Results
Men
Ladies
Pairs
Ice dancing
References
External links
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