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Post by Laura (Lori) on Dec 16, 2010 13:00:08 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Evan Opeka, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Evan (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Dec 16, 2010 13:09:08 GMT -8
Here are Evan's results from American Cup 2 – November 6-7, 2010 – Cleveland: 19th Overall 1500M - 6th (C Final) 500M – 3rd (D Final) 1000M – 2nd (F Final) 1500M Super Final - 3rd (D Final)  Evan (#28) in the lead at AmCup2, Cleveland. Also pictured: Anthony Barthell; Josh Cummings; Kyle Haun. Photo Credit - Jerry SearchSee more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Evan Opeka / Anthony Barthell / Kyle Haun / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 15, 2011 10:06:03 GMT -8
Here are Evan’s results from Jr. US Championships - Jan 21-23, 2011 - Saratoga Springs, NY: 10th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial – 10th 4- Lap Time Trial – 4th 1500M – 8th in the distance (detailed results weren't available) 500M – 1st (b Final) 1000M – 1st (D Final) 1500M Superfinal – 2nd (B Final)  Evan (#135) leads Ian Quinn (#131) and Tiziano D’Affuso (#134) at Jr. US Championships. Photo Credit - Jerry SearchSee more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Evan Opeka / Ian Quinn / Tiziano D’Affuso / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 24, 2011 18:27:45 GMT -8
Evan competed at American Cup 3 in Midland, MI (February 12-13, 2011). Here are his results:
11th Overall
1500M – 2nd (C Final)
500M – 3rd (B Final)
1000M – 2nd (E Final)
1500M Superfinal – 6th (B Final)
Tags: Evan Opeka / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 16, 2011 8:18:21 GMT -8
Here are Evan’s results from National Championships - Wausau, WI (March 11-13, 2011), where he became the 2011 National Champion for Juvenile Men - he also set a new National Record for Juvenile Men in the 1000M Final (1:33.002). Congratulations, Evan!  1st Overall (National Champion), Juvenile Men (ages 13-14) 1000M – 1st 500M – 1st 777M – 1st 1500M – Penalty (A Final)  Evan (#183) in the lead at National Championships, March 2011. Photo Credit - Jerry SearchSee more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Evan Opeka / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2011 16:06:40 GMT -8
Evan competed at American Cup 1 in St. Louis, MO (Oct 1-2, 2011). Here are his results:
23rd Overall
1500M - 21st (3rd/D Final)
500M - 26th (2nd/G Final)
1000M - 18th (2nd/E Final)
1500M Super Final - 22nd (4th/D Final)
Tags: Evan Opeka / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 29, 2011 5:44:18 GMT -8
Evan skated in Group 2 at American Cup 2 in Cleveland, Ohio (Oct 29-30, 2011). The Group 2 skaters were attempting to qualify for the Junior Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
I wasn’t able to find the definitive overall placements for Group 2, but I think it’s safe to say that Evan was 2nd overall to Thomas Hong.
Thomas got the slot for the Jr. Olympics, but as you can see by his results, Evan is a consistent skater and did an admirable job, and will be fun to watch in Group 1 in years to come!
2nd Overall
1500M - 2nd (A Final)
500M - 2nd (A Final)
1000M - 2nd (A Final)
1500M Superfinal - 4th (A Final)
Tags: Evan Opeka / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 24, 2012 12:42:16 GMT -8
Evan skated at the National Age Group Championships in Green Bay, WI (March 16-18, 2012). He finished FIRST overall in the Men’s Junior Division (ages 15-16), won 3 out of 4 distances, and is now the National Champion in that age group! Here are his results: 1st Overall1500M - 3rd 500M - 1st 1000M - 1st 3000M Superfinal - 1st (F)  I <think> this is the 1000M podium - L to R: Shaner LeBauer (2nd); Evan Opeka (1st); Jae Kun Yoo (3rd). Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry’s photos: National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmFacebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480 Tags: Evan Opeka / Short Track Speedskating |
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