Marathon this year straighter, flatter and faster Nov 7, 2009
Vonn, the two-time defending overall World Cup champion, switched from Rossignol to Head in the offseason when the financially struggling French company asked its athletes to accept 50 percent cuts in their endorsement deals. Running 26. (Fresno Bee)
Vonn and Ligety start ski season strongly Oct 26, 2009
Vonn, the two-time defending overall World Cup champion, switched from Rossignol to Head in the offseason when the financially struggling French company asked its athletes to accept 50 percent cuts in their endorsement deals ... "Bode Miller, who skipped the Soelden race after taking a seven-month hiatus from the sport, plans to make the World Cup stop in Levi, Finland, on Nov. 14-15 his first race back with the U.S. Ski Team after two years of skiing independently.Another U.S. star, 2006... (MSNBC -- Sports)
MUCH OBLIGED Oct 25, 2009
With your support we raised $16,000, to help maintain core programs and the purchase new Rossignol Ski Equipment. Laurie Fitterer, President. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Poutiainen wins Cup ski opener; Vonn 9th in GS Oct 25, 2009
Giant slalom is the only discipline Vonn has not won in, and this marked her first race since switching ski brands from Rossignol to Head in the offseason. The Minnesota native was skiing well on the top section but then lost more than half a second when she emerged from shadows covering the course's midsection in her second descent. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Mancuso says she's 100 percent again Oct 24, 2009
"Mancuso is sticking with Rossignol even though the struggling French ski manufacturer asked all of its athletes to accept cuts in their endorsement deals over the summer. Vonn departed for Head and is still getting used to her new skis."I'm super-psyched about my Rossis. I actually love all the new stuff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vonn's goals stretch beyond Vancouver Oct 24, 2009
She's hoping a switch in ski brands from Rossignol to Head and better preparation could change that. "I've trained a lot in the last few weeks," she said, "and I'm hoping I get on the podium at least once this year.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vancouver poster girl Vonn gets back to skiing Oct 20, 2009
"Still, Vonn will be the clear favorite for a third consecutive title, having also won gold medals in downhill and super-G at last season's world championships.But the Minnesota native will have her challenges, such as balancing her focus between the World Cup and the Olympics, and a switch in ski brands from Rossignol to Head."She's on a mission, but it's one day at a time. She knows it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ski Gull open house and equipment sale Oct 18, 2009
Proceeds from our sale and silent auction support our 2009-2010 fundraising goal of $47,000 which will be used to purchase new Rossignol Ski Equipment. A complete 2009-2010 calendar can be downloaded by visiting or for more information call 963-4353. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thumbs up! Vonn says thumb has healed well Sep 12, 2009
"Vonn took what many saw as a big risk this summer, switching from Rossignol to Head. She had won her World Cup titles on Rossignol skis, but the French supplier asked its skiers in May to accept a 50 percent cut in their fixed salary because of the economic downturn.Instead, Vonn signed a five-year deal with Head."We both decided to part ways. That's sometimes what happens in sports," she said. "But so far things have been going really well with Head. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vonn joins equipment supplier Head Sep 8, 2009
The 24-year-old American successfully defended her overall title last season and won two gold medals at the world championships in February with French supplier Rossignol. In May, Rossignol asked its skiers, with the likes of Vonn, Ted Ligety and Jean-Baptiste Grange, to accept a 50-percent cut in their fixed salary in response to the economic downturn. (MSNBC -- Sports)
North Andover's Jane on a Budget is for all on a budget Jul 24, 2009
Bob Rossignol, husband of shop owner Jane, looks over clothes on a rack at the new downtown North Andover consignment shop, Jane on a Budget ... Owner Jane Rossignol, who lives in North Reading, said she wants her store to be known for good quality at very affordable prices ... According to a handful of shoppers perusing the merchandise Tuesday afternoon, Rossignol seems to have met that goal. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Baseball Edges Xavier, 7-6, at A-10 Championship May 22, 2009
Dan Rossignol got the save for the Rams ... Rossignol then came on and struck out the first two batters he faced before John McCambridge sent a two-run single to center to make it a one-run game. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Shuts Down Northeastern, 4-0 May 13, 2009
Pickering and Rossignol combine to throw nine scoreless innings ... The victory improved Pickering to 6-2 on the season while Rossignol earned his first save ... From there, Pickering was dominant on the hill, allowing just two hits over the next four innings until being relieved by Rossignol in the top of the eighth. (Gorhody.com)
Home Runs Carry Baseball To Thrilling 10-9 Victory Over Rhode Island May 11, 2009
Dan Rossignol took the loss (2-2) for Rhode Island as he gave up two runs, one earned, on three hits with no walks and one strikeout in 1. 2 innings on the hill. (Umassathletics.com)
Offensive Barrage, Dominant Re... Apr 28, 2009
Rhody records a season-high 21 hits; Dan Rossignol throws four innings of no-hit relief ... Rossignol came on in the bottom of the fourth and held the Hawks hitless over four innings to earn his second win of the season. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Sweeps W&M in Wednesd... Mar 24, 2009
In game two, Rossignol struck out five batters and allowed just four hits as he tossed five scoreless innings for the Rams. Greenwood hurled the final two innings for Rhody to pick up his first career save. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Preview: Rhode Island Mar 14, 2009
07 ERA in 15 apps and 7 starts in 2008) and JR RHP Dan Rossignol (1. 08 ERA in 2 apps, 1 start, 8 1/3 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 6 K; 3-2, 6. (TitanCentral.com)
Ligety a long shot to retain GS title Feb 28, 2009
"A lot of races had major mistakes which threw me really far back ... but you learn something from that. That's good in a lot of respects because it makes you hungry for next year. When I am struggling I get a lot of new ideas of what I can change in order to be better.''After the World Cup finals in Are, Ligety will travel to Italy and do some testing with his equipment supplier Rossignol before heading to the United States to compete in the national championships.The event in Kranjska Gora... (MSNBC -- Sports)
New Rossignol chief charts return to profitability Feb 24, 2009
Rossignol, the world's oldest and biggest ski maker, aims to be profitable in two years after a painful restructuring and a change in ownership, according to its new chief executive. Bruno Cercley, who led Rossignol until 2005, took back the reins in November, after the company was sold by Quiksilver to Macquarie Bank of Australia and the U.S. consumer products company Jarden ... Revenue should remain stable in Western Europe, Rossignol's largest market, but could fall 10 percent to 15 percent... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Questions raised about Olympic snowboard venue Feb 16, 2009
Terry Bell, Canwest News Service Published:Sunday, February 15, 2009. Story tools presented by. (National Post)
Vonn still hoping to ski in slalom race at worlds Feb 13, 2009
The accident occurred when Vonn couldn't open the champagne bottle at a party arranged by her ski sponsor, Rossignol. "The problem was the cork wouldn't come out. I tried and a Rossignol man tried and he couldn't get it out. Eventually it actually broke off and what he did was chop off the top of the bottle," Vonn said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Vonn might miss rest of worlds after thumb cut Feb 12, 2009
It was a Rossignol party, U.S. womens head coach Jim Tracy said, referring to Vonns ski manufacturer. It is a little disappointing maybe that they didnt have anyone to take care of that. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Injured Vonn to miss giant slalom gold medal race Feb 11, 2009
"I don't know exactly what happened. None of us were there. It was a Rossignol party," Tracy said, referring to Vonn's ski manufacturer. "It is a little disappointing maybe that they didn't have anyone to take care of that.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
