The following seasons became mostly disappointing ones for Michalchuk after he was plagued by several injuries, including blowing out his right knee and a recurring achilles tendon injury and it was not until 2001 before he could again compete on a regular basis.
Michalchuk's subsequent seasons were largely underwhelming, as he struggled with a string of setbacks, including a devastating knee injury and recurring Achilles tendon problems. It wasn't until 2001 that he was able to regain his footing and compete on a more consistent basis.