Canadian pairs sit 2nd, 3rd after short program at Skate Canada International

Two Canadian pairs sit in medal position after Friday's short program at Skate Canada International, the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Saskatoon.

Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are in second place (73.03), with fellow Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud close behind in third position (70.66).

Canadian pair Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps in 2nd after short program at Skate Canada International

Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin lead the pairs competition with the top score after the short program, posting a total of 77.53 points.

Canadians Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Ethier (59.93) will start tomorrow's free program in sixth place.

Canada's Pereira, Michaud sit in 3rd place after personal-best short program

Live coverage of Skate Canada International continues on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. ET. For more details on when and where to watch, click here to check out the CBC Sports broadcast schedule.

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