When Ashley Wagner opens her season at Skate Canada, she wants to be on the medal stand, not almost.

World silver medalists Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia are looking for their first taste of Grand Prix glory.

Patrick Chan is the favorite to win Skate Canada but Ross Miner and Adam Rippon are in the medal mix.

Rachael Flatt, Mirai Nagasu and Ashley Wagner look to medal at Skate Canada.

The 2011 International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series continues Oct. 28-30.

With five triple jumps as well as the highest program component scores of the event, Czisny topped Kostner.

American pairs off podium at season opening ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series event.

Reigning Grand Prix Final Champion Alissa Czisny won the short program at Skate America in Ontario, Calif.

Americans place second, sixth and seventh in the short program at Skate America in Ontario, Calif.

Despite a third place free skate, Czech Republic’s Michal Brezina captured the men’s title at Skate America.