KEARNS, Utah -- Skaters know theyre not going to be posting the same times early in the ISU World Cup season as they will later on, but theres the hope of getting off to a good start.The United States had three men and three women advance to the elimination rounds of the ISU World Cup short track speed skating session Friday.Last week, I really wanted to be top 16, and it went way better than that, said two-time Olympic medalist Katherine Reutter. This week, I think I can be a little more hopeful. Id be really happy if I was in the top eight, but I wouldnt be upset if I was in the top 12. ... Anything beyond that is just icing on the cake.The season is long. ... The way you race in November may have almost nothing to do with how you race in March. ... I know things can come and go really quickly.Keith Carroll Jr. moved on to the semifinal in the 1,500 meters (2:13.153) and 1,000 despite being taken out in the 1,000. Carroll Jr., however, fell during the 5,000-meter relay to take the U.S. out of contention. Teammate John-Henry Krueger advanced in both 1,500 divisions.Being here at home, I want to have a good showing, Carroll said. The relay event, I definitely feel like were one of the faster teams. We can keep up with anyone. It was really disappointing to go down in the first round like that.Individually, my No. 1 goal is always try to get through this first day and qualify for the World Cup round. ... Saturday and Sunday will be ultra-competitive. I just want to have a really good showing.Reutter starred for the women by qualifying in both the 1,000 (1:31.166) and 1,500 (2:25.940).Kristen Santos also qualified in the 1000, and Ryan Pivirotto and Jessica Kooreman both qualified for the 1,500 semifinals.China, South Korea, Russia, Kazakhstan and Canada all had strong days on the mens side; the nations advanced in the 5,000 relay and had all four members of the team move on in at least one other event.Today went pretty decent, U.S. mens coach Anthony Barthell said. Had a couple guys that I thought would make it through the first round, but didnt make it. But it was a good learning experience.[The goal was] to try to have as many people in the quarterfinals and semis as possible. Right now, were on track for four. So thats good.The Chinese and Canadian women both advanced in the 3,000 relay and had each member advance in at least one other event.This event is the second of six ISU World Cups this season. 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Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Ahead of this weekends Survivor Series, were taking a look at five of the most memorable moments in Survivor Series history.Moment 4:? The Elimination Chamber,? 2002 Survivor Series (Nov. 17, 2002) The Survivor Series has played host to many momentous debuts -- including The Undertaker, The Rock and The Shield, just to name a few -- but Survivor Series debuts arent just reserved for superstars.That was the case in Madison Square Garden at the 2002 Survivor Series, where the unique and destructive Elimination Chamber match concept was brought to life. It was an ingenious way to combine traditional Survivor Series elimination rules with a modified steel-cage atmosphere. This massive steel structure began with two superstars in the ring and four others locked in pods to be released at given points during the match. It was certainly an impressive sight to see for the first time.This introductory Elimination Chamber match, which featured Triple H, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Kane, Booker T and Shawn Michaels, stole the show, with Michaels walking out as the World Heavyweight Champion.dddddddddddd The bout was innovative in every sense of the word, and its combatants used every inch of the imposing chamber to tell a tremendous story.Not only did this inaugural Elimination Chamber match serve as the initiation for 18 more matches of its kind in the years to follow ?-- many of which have been sensational -- but it also validated the resurgence of Shawn Michaels brilliant career. Michaels had recently returned to the ring after a four-year absence just a few months prior, and was once again on top of the mountain as a result of this match. He proved that he still had that knack for showing up in the big spot to entertain the crowd, perform as phenomenally as anyone to have ever laced up a pair of boots and steal the show. He went on to perform for eight more years, arguably the better half of his career. ' ' '