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By PJ Kwong Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 | 12:36 PM
World men's figure skating champion Patrick Chan created a stir by saying in an interview that he feels unappreciated in Canada. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)
Patrick Chan made headlines Thursday with his controversial interviewwith Reuters, in which the world champion said he sometimes feels unappreciated in Canada, where he feels figure skaters aren't adequately supported.
The story makes for an interesting read, but there's one flaw: the views presented don't match up with the Patrick Chan I know.
The Reuters interview was conducted three months ago, so I find it interesting that this story would find its way into the headlines on the eve of the Grand Prix Final in Quebec City, where Chan is one of the favourites.
Do I think Chan said what he said? Absolutely. Do I think there is more to the story? Even more so.
That's why I called Chan on Thursday for an exclusive interview by phone from Quebec City. Here are my questions and his answers:
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