"One of them told me that he was going to lose his job if he didn't get into the rink," Rosen said.
In one tenacious attempt to gain entrance, another reporter tried every door in the building, including fire entrances, according to event officials.
A photographer who purchased standing room tickets was escorted from the rink after entering with conspicuous camera equipment.
Similar media shenanigans continued throughout the performance, Morroni said.
"We were worried about the open practice on Saturday, but it wasn't a problem, because Nancy decided that she wouldn't attend that particular practice," she said.
Although organizers said they were grateful that the press eventually left, most of the staff expressed anger at the reporters.
"We do this to help little kids with cancer," Morroni said. "Nancy Kerrigan is very good to our organization. She donates her time. Her personal life is her business."