Ice Wars was an annual elite

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team competition. The first Ice Wars took place in 1994. The competition format was "Team World" vs. "Team USA" or "Team North America". The 2005 competition was one exception, with the format changed to a "Battle of the Sexes" format, Men vs. Ladies. It was an unsanctioned made-for-TV professional event, meaning that skaters who participated would lose their

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to compete in the

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and other events recognized by the

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. Men, ladies, pair skaters, and ice dancers have all taken part in Ice Wars, though in 2005 only single skaters competed. The event took place in November, changing locations each year. The 2001 competition was renamed "World Ice Challenge" after the

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on the United States.

Ice Wars winners

References

Information at goldenskate.com
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