(February 6, 2006)

black ice junior captured the gold medal in the junior event at the 2006 French Cup, while black ice placed fourth in the senior event.

The 2006 French Cup took place Feb. 2-5 in Rouen, France.

black ice junior won the short program and finished third in the free skate to place first overall with a combined points total of 100.02.

The Musketeers, from Finland, were second overall with 97.56 points, while the American team, the Hockettes, won the bronze medal with a score of 91.66.

In the senior event, black ice was second after the short program and finished fifth in the free skate to place fourth overall with a total score of 143.66, just over a point out of third-place.

Sweden’s Team Surprise won the gold medal with 162.42 points. Marigold Ice Unity, of Finland, finished second with 150.29 points, while the bronze medal went to Finland’s Team Unique, which earned a total of 144.71 points.

Skate Canada congratulates black ice and black ice junior on their success at the 2006 French Cup.