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Jerry and Tally Leonard, who met skating at Portland's Lloyd Center nearly six decades ago, now face the rink's closure as the mall is redeveloped, ending a beloved era of open-skate crowds and a lasting romance.
A Disney on Ice skater, portraying Belle, who was injured in Minneapolis has improved from critical to serious condition, according to Hennepin Healthcare. The skater fell while performing a lift during a pair skating routine and was taken to the hospital. Despite the incident, Disney on Ice shows at Target Center will continue as planned.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can now download Rollerdrome, an underrated action game that combines third-person shooting with skating, for free in February. Developed by Roll7, known for the indie skateboarding game OlliOlli, Rollerdrome offers smooth controls for skating and excellent shooting mechanics. The game cleverly links skating and shooting by requiring players to perform tricks to acquire ammunition, adding a strategic element to gameplay. Its arrival on PS Plus provides an opportunity for more players to experience this unique and thrilling action game.
Eugene Roller Village is reintroducing skating to the Eugene-Springfield area, providing a recreational activity for the community.
The 2023 NHL Draft class has been ranked across nine different categories, including skating, shooting, passing, handling, competitiveness, smarts, two-way play, floors, and ceilings. Oliver Moore is the fastest and most explosive skater in the draft, while Connor Bedard has the widest arsenal of shots. Gabe Perreault is the best passer and has the highest hockey IQ, while Will Smith has the best hands and is the most competitive player. Connor Bedard has the highest ceiling, followed by Matvei Michkov and Will Smith.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a video game heavily inspired by Jet Set Radio, is set to release on August 18th for Nintendo Switch and Steam, with other platforms to follow. Players skate around stylized urban environments tagging walls with graffiti and can use rollerblades, skateboards, and BMX bikes. The game features city exploration, potential story scenes, and an in-game mobile phone for messages.