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.
The following seasons were marked by significant setbacks for Michalchuk due to multiple injuries, including severe knee damage and persistent Achilles tendon issues, which finally began to subside in 2001, allowing him to return to regular competition.