Vancouverite Jeremy Ten will not be competing at the 2011 BMO Canadian Championships in Victoria. Ten underwent surgery, originally scheduled for March, on January 4th to repair a bone impingement.

According to the Globe & Mail, Ten says the decision was made in order to protect his health as well as not to sacrifice the 2011/12 season.

“As far as I know, the surgery was a success,” Ten told SkateToday. “I’ll be having my follow-up on January 13th to see how my ankle is healing and to gain more information. I’m hoping for a full recovery that will allow me to train pain free for the first time in over a year. I can’t wait to get back on the ice and be more well-trained and stronger for next season.”

We can’t wait to see Jeremy back on the ice! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

– Photo by Brett Barden