Underrated Skaters that You'd like to Acknowledge

[icellist]

There are so many skaters out there that practice everyday and try their best yet we only pay attention to a list of skaters. Which skaters do you think are underrated or unknown that you'd like other people to take note of?
ie. a skater from a small unknown country with great jumping abilities or a skater from a big fed that can't shine through despite great performances

[Loves_Shizuka]

I want to say Zlobina/Sitnikov but maybe they aren't underrated?

I love them anyhow

[aftershocks]

Thanks for starting this thread. I really enjoyed watching Christopher Caluza and Victor Pfeiffer at Worlds in Nice. Christopher had an excellent showing too at 4CC this year. I had heard Christopher's name before but I don't ever remember seeing him skate when he was a U.S. skater at Nationals. It's great that Christopher had the opportunity to represent The Philippines. He is obviously very talented, but w/o this opportunity, he likely would never have been able to go to Worlds. He has some wonderful qualities.

Victor P has a smooth, lyrical style and I enjoyed his programs. I wish him continued improvement, and a rise in the standings in the future.

[PinkFeathers]

I can't help but be a fan of Misha Ge. He's a real firecracker on the ice, and while he's not perfect in terms of technique, I still cheer for him. I know he's had trouble with his back, so I'm taking that into consideration as well. Also, his story of just GETTING to Nice was crazy! He's such a nice kid, and his tweets always make me smile

He was pushing the other day for a 7th country in WTT, made up of skaters from countries that would never qualify

[misskarne]

Victor P has a smooth, lyrical style and I enjoyed his programs. I wish him continued improvement, and a rise in the standings in the future.

Isn't it funny and somewhat sad that I watched this guy skate at Worlds and the only thing I remember is that flawlessly smooth and awesome moment where he pulled his pant leg up to his knee because of a broken bootstrap, without ever missing a beat in the program or the music - he made it look like it meant to happen!

[Marco]

Ryan Jahnke!!!

[spikydurian]

Misha Ge!

[ChelleC]

Misha Ge and Christopher Caluza

[Johnny_Fever]

Duchesnay all the way. Not that their unknown.

[Aussie Willy]

I want to say Zlobina/Sitnikov but maybe they aren't underrated?

I love them anyhow

I am glad you posted that program again anyway, regardless of if they are underrated or not. It is such a good program.

[clarie]

Kevin Reynolds is my pick. He has worked to hard to improve his presentation and other aspects of his skating yet he is held back on PC's. I really enjoy watching him now.

[aemeraldrainc]

Kevin Reynolds is my pick. He has worked to hard to improve his presentation and other aspects of his skating yet he is held back on PC's. I really enjoy watching him now.

ITA.

[Debrah]

Count me as another on the Kevin Reynolds bandwagon!

[puglover]

Count me on the Kevin Reynolds bandwagon as well. He has really come a long way in addressing his weaknesses.

[aaron]

Indeed. Kevin has natural sense of musicality and I thought his performance has significantly improved since he started to work with Shae-lynn Bourne. I really love his SP this season.

[PashaFan]

Elena Glebova.
Elene Gedavanishvili.
Valentina Marchei.
Viktoria Helgesson.
I really have enjoyed watching all of these girls. I know Elene Gedvanishvili has two European Bronze medals but she has yet to really do well at Worlds.
I also wish Elena Glebova could improve. He skating technically has gone backwards in the past few years but I do like her choreography.
Valentina Marchei is a fighter but so inconsistent.
Viktoria Helgesson has really improved this year but her jumps need to be stronger.

[midori]

Another fan of Kevin Reynolds here also thinks he's underrated.

[victoriaheidi]

She's not exactly underrated, but Leah Keiser doesn't have the crazy fandom of Gracie Gold.

[AliasJohnDoe]

Angela Wang!!!!

[skatesindreams]

A blast from the past: Matt Savoie.