Grant Hochstein starts his season at Ondrej Nepala Memorial Trophy, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, in Bratislava, Slovakia.

The 2011 International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series continues Sept. 28-Oct. 2 with athletes competing in Innsbruck, Austria, at JGP Austria. Of the 129 competitors expected to compete in the ladies, men, pairs and ice dance events, 12 represent the United States: Katarina Kulgeyko and Vanessa Lam in ladies; Timothy Dolensky and Philip Warren in men’s; Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier, Kylie Duarte and Colin Grafton and Olivia Oltmanns and Joshua Santillan in pairs; and Alexandra Aldridge and Daniel Eaton.

Fashion On Ice, which airs Nov. 13 on NBC, brought together the best of three worlds – figure skating, fashion and music.

Carriere talked to Figure Skaters Online about his return to skating following an injury plagued season.

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin are medal contenders in their first major competition.

American Stephen Carriere is the bronze medal prediction for the event in Oberstdorf, Germany.

Mirai Nagasu could start the season with a gold medal at the Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany.

Of the 79 competitors expected to compete Brasov, Romania, six represent the United States: Ashley Cain and McKinzie Daniels; Harrison Choate and Shotaro Omori in men’s; and Kaitlin Hawayek and Michael Bramante.

Melissa Bulanhagui, who won the bronze medal for the United States at the 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy, announced that she will represent the Philippines, the birth place of her parents, in future competitions. She will make her debut at the Philippines National Championships in November with a goal of competing internationally after the 2011-12 season.

After a long day on the ice, Alissa Czisny had time for a quick chat as she waited to drive Adam Rippon home. Czisny lives in the same complex as 14 other skaters from her rink, and has been living with Rippon all summer since his apartment didn’t open until August. She’s still driving him home every day, but doesn’t mind because she said it’s nice to have company.