The French Figure skating Federation has announced today that double European Champions Pechalat/Bourzat will be coached by Igor Shpilband for the upcoming Olympic season. The French ice dance team stated that they want to give themselves an impulse in order to compete at the Olympics at their best. Nathalie and Fabian will remain in Detroit, where they were previously coached by Carmelengo's team, now under the guidance of Igor Shpilband.
