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CBS News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
The Skating Club of Boston to honor plane crash victims with memorial, renamed rink
The Skating Club of Boston on Monday announced new initiatives to honor the six community members killed in a deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. Two club skaters, 16-year-old Spencer Lane and 13-year-old Jinna Han, died in the crash, as well as coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov. Lane and Han's mothers, Christine Lane and Jin Han, also died when American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter on January 29. The tributes include renaming a rink and creating a memorial at the Norwood club, as well as setting up an annual scholarship fund and awards program. The club called it the "Always Champions" campaign, which will "honor their lives and create a permanent place of remembrance at the Club for their families, friends and visiting members of the public." "We developed this campaign to honor the memories of these six individuals, and to ensure that their personal legacies will forever be a part of the Club's legacy," the CEO of The Skating Club of Boston, Doug Zeghibe, said in a statement. Remembering the six people lost There will be a permanent memorial at The Skating Club of Boston, which will include three benches, each with a bronze plaque with the victims' names. They will also place four pairs of ice skates at the foot of the benches to remember Shishkova, Naumov, Lane and Han. The west rink at the club will be renamed to the "Always Champions Training Rink" and will feature a wall filled with stories and photos of the victims. The west rink was where the coaches held their training program for skaters, including Lane and Han. Two weeping cherry trees will be planted at the front of the facility, accompanied by memorial plaques, to create a "space for reflection." Jinna Han from Mansfield, Mass. and Spencer Lane of Barrington, RI were killed in a plane crash in Washington, D.C. The Skating Club of Boston "I'm incredibly grateful to this community for honoring the six amazing people we lost, and for ensuring that their spirit continues to inspire others to chase their dreams," Spencer's dad Doug Lane said in a press release. The club said that it will also launch two scholarships to honor Han and Lane. They said that their families will manage the scholarships, but they will help skaters "pursue their skating dreams at the Club." They will also dedicate four awards in the coaches' and skaters' honor, which will be given out at the annual banquet every June. "Their commitment to the sport and spirit of excellence will continue to inspire today's and future generations of our community. For all of us, they are Always Champions who will never be forgotten," Zeghibe said. The Skating Club will raise money for these memorials with a fundraising race on August 21. The Frozen 5K Fundraiser will have people skate or walk 28 laps around an Olympic-sized skating rink. Washington D.C. plane crash All the victims were onboard a flight from Wichita, Kansas, to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with them. Both aircrafts crashed into the Potomac River. There were no survivors. The Massachusetts skating community gathered at The Skating Club of Boston's rink in the following days to mourn Han, Lane, Shishkova, and Naumov. Stoneham native Nancy Kerrigan was among those who stopped by the memorial to pay their respects. "We just wanted to be here and be part of our community," Kerrigan said. Skaters gradually returned to the rink after the crash. Zeghibe said that the community became a second family for many of its members. "I don't want to lose the energy or the dedication or the spirit of these kids and just the phenomenal talent of these two coaches," said Zeghibe. "I have to say, personally, I'm gonna just personally miss them all." A private memorial service was held at the club in January.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘My parents are with me': Maxim Naumov back on Norwood home ice since losing parents in Jan. tragedy
Maxim Naumov, son of two Skating Club of Boston coaches who both died in January's Washington, DC plane crash, performed for the first time on home ice since the tragedy. The 23-year-old performed as part of the travelling Stars on Ice program, featuring several world champion skaters. Naumov bowed and kissed to the roaring crowd after performing to One Last Breath by Creed Saturday night. He told Boston 25 before the show, 'It's really special to be in this building that I practice in, train in, and coach in. I'm incredibly honored to be a part of it, honestly.' His parents were two of six who died in January with connections to the club in Norwood. He continued, 'It just means so much more. I feel like my parents are with me. I have a lot more energy, and I really feel that with every step I take on the ice.' Evan Bates and Madison Chock are two of the headliners for Stars on Ice. They won their third consecutive Ice Dance World Championship in Boston this March. Chock, before the show told Boston 25, 'We always say Stars on Ice is a family.' Bates added, 'This area and this club, it's been a cornerstone of US figure skating for decades. We've seen and felt the support over the last few months, especially.' Naumov celebrated his performance with a fist pump in front of roughly 1,800 in attendance, giving a standing ovation. The skaters will perform a second time on Sunday, beginning at 4 pm at the Skating Club of Boston. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Figure skater pays tribute to late parents at World Figure Skating Championships
BOSTON (WWLP) – It's been two months since 67 people were killed in the mid-air plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. More than two dozen of the victims were in the U.S. Figure Skating community. On Sunday, at the Exhibition of Champions, 23-year-old Maxim Naumov, a U.S. Men's National Pewter Medalist and member of the Skating Club of Boston, performed for his parents. Max, who skated to 'Circles' by Mac Miller, performed for only the second time since his parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, died. Max was born in Hartford and later moved to Simsbury with his family. He graduated from Simsbury High School in 2019. Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet Naumov told 22News after his performance, 'As soon as I hit the ice, my brain just I don't know. if it's focus or just calmness or stillness, or what it feels like, I tune everything out. Especially all of the voices. Everything is quiet, like I'm just talking with them and they're quiet and they're helping me,' says Naumov. The Team USA figure skater is referring to his parents. People from all walks of life showed up to support the tribute and honor the lives lost too soon. 'I hope that everybody in that room feels that sense of connection and love. Clearly, everybody loves that sport, it's an expression of togetherness,' says Gwyneth Davies of Boston. 'It's been beautiful, as Americans, we can still come together and be there for each other,' says Sharon Miller from Cleveland, Ohio. One skater came out to show his support after his 16-year-old friend, Cory Haynos, and his dad, Roger, were lost too soon. 'At National Development camp and previous camps in Colorado me and Cory and would always hang out. His parents, Roger and Stephanie, are amazing people, and one of the main reasons we're here today is become of the' says Roman Wyzik, from Charlotte, North Carolina. Max says he is overwhelmed and grateful for all the messages people continue to send his mentioned he hasn't walked down an empty hallway in a while without someone reaching out for a hug. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
World Figure Skating Championships sells out TD Garden multiple days
BOSTON (WWLP) – Top figure skaters from around the globe competed for gold and spots for their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. A historic weekend for U.S. Figure Skating with Team USA earning a gold medal in three of the four events. The 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships sold out the TD Garden not once, but multiple days. Fans packed the arena, some traveling from as far as Montreal. 'It was about fun for us, but it's turned out to be everybody comes up to us and talks about what does it mean and we've been saying it's because we want to be together,' shared Bernice Sharp from Montreal. Figure skater pays tribute to late parents at World Figure Skating Championships Even hockey players decided it was time for a change of scenery and attended the Sunday Exhibition of Champions, a show put on after the competition is completed. Medalists from each event perform a show routine. Special guests like the Haydenettes, Maxim Naumov, local athletes from the Skating Club of Boston and the 2025 National Development Team also took part.'I'm like excited to see the nice costumes,' shared a local hockey player. 'For the ice skating, I'm here just for the ice skating,' said Laura Poloski from Pensacola, FL. The Exhibition of Champions was the last opportunity for Baystaters to see the medalists skate and many Olympic hopefuls for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy. 'I'm really excited! I just started to ice skate myself and my friend has told me which skaters to keep an eye on,' shared Gwyneth Davies. Some of the skaters who attended the national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, with the athletes who lost their lives, got the chance to skate in their honor Sunday afternoon. 'One of the main reasons why we're here today is because of them, and I definitely want to make sure we perform for them and have a great time for them,' shared Roman Wyzik, who currently trains in Charlotte, North Carolina. The World Figure Skating Championships were last held in Boston in the winter Olympic games less than a year away, locals got the chance to get a glimpse at what's to come. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
31-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Figure skater whose parents died in D.C. plane crash earns standing ovation at Boston world championships
Maxim Naumov came to a stop in the middle of the ice, looked up at the sky and patted his heart. Then he mouthed a few words, in Russian, to his parents: "This is for you guys. You guys are with me. I love you both." Former world pairs champions Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova died in January when their plane crashed into a military helicopter on approach to Washington, D.C., and fell into the icy Potomac River. A total of 67 people were killed, including more than two dozen who were returning from a development camp following the U.S. figure skating championships in Wichita, Kansas. Maxim Naumov, who finished fourth at nationals, already had returned home. Since the crash, he has become in many ways the face of the tragedy — or at least its effect on the skating community. "I don't think I've walked through a hallway and haven't given a hug since. And I feel that support and love," he said Sunday. "It's been beyond anything that I could have ever even imagined. And it helps so much to get through this day. "It's overwhelming," he said. "But it makes my heart so full." Naumov, 23, skated in a benefit in Washington earlier this month that raised more than $1.2 million for the victims' families. Speaking to reporters Sunday after performing at the world championships gala, Naumov said the time that he is on the ice gives his mind a chance to escape the tragedy. "As soon as I hit the ice, my brain just — I don't know whether it's focus or just calmness or stillness or what, but it feels like I tune everything out," he said. "And I'm just talking with them, and they're helping me. "I don't hear the crowd. I don't hear the announcers, I don't hear anything. I just have this internal dialogue and I'm just able to almost be calm and just be in my heart," Naumov said. "And they're always there, too. And every time I think of them, especially when I'm on the ice, it really, really helps me get through." The world championships, which had previously been scheduled at the home of Boston's Celtics and Bruins, brought renewed attention to the plane crash and the century-old Skating Club of Boston that has been a home for Olympians and recreational skaters alike. There was a tribute on Wednesday, sandwiched between the day's two sessions, and frequent reminders of the tragedy. Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, who finished sixth in pairs this weekend, held up pictures of the Boston club members who died in the crash : two young skaters, their mothers and the two coaches. Reigning U.S. champion Amber Glenn wore a T-shirt honoring the memory of all the young skaters who were lost. Ilia Malinin, the "Quad God" who won his second straight world championship on Saturday night, finished the show on Sunday with a performance that he said was dedicated to the plane crash victims. He came to the end, red-eyed and choking back tears. Naumov's introduction on Sunday identified him as a member of the Boston club and included his three fourth-place finishes at nationals. It didn't mention the crash, but many in the crowd surely knew his connection: He received not only the polite applause that greeted most of the other skaters, but a second wave, with individuals standing to cheer him on. Wearing unadorned black pants and a sparkly black top, a gold chain flopping around his neck as he glided across the ice, Naumov gave a gala performance aimed more at emotion than proof of athletic prowess. The choice of music, Mac Miller's posthumous 2020 release "That's on Me," was intentional. Miller died of an accidental drug overdose in 2018. "Lately, for some reason — well, not for some reason — but lately I've just been listening to Mac Miller's album 'Circles.' Like just over and over and over," Naumov said. "And knowing the unfortunate story about him as an artist, it's been very relatable. "I relate to it, and I feel really deeply and emotionally what he's talking about in those songs. And it's also been really helpful for me to almost get my emotions out in that way personally." When his skate was over, Naumov took a deep breath, patted his heart again and waved in each direction. His bows were deep and poignant. Leaving the ice after a one-minute standing ovation, he made the sign of the cross. "There's a lot of emotions just right now, and it's hard to even put a name to what I'm feeling currently," he said. "I just feel so much support, and it's very overwhelming. "I have so much gratitude," Naumov said. "And I'm thankful for each and every single one of those fans."
