Dusty Imoo, who backstopped Japan at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games, served as a development coach with the LA Kings before heading to the Kunlun Red Star in the KHL. Known for building strong relationships with goaltenders, Imoo is credited with helping revive the careers of Jack Campbell and Peter Budaj. The episode also features an in-depth examination of CCM chest and arm protectors.
- Dusty Imoo is recognized for his ability to build deep relationships with goaltenders, a quality linked to his success resurrecting careers like Jack Campbell's and Peter Budaj's.
- Imoo transitioned from the LA Kings development staff to a role with the Kunlun Red Star in the KHL.
- Imoo backstopped Japan to a strong performance at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games and more recently backed up his son Jonah for an AHL game.
- The episode includes a detailed gear review of CCM chest and arm protectors, challenging common expectations about the equipment.
- Kevin Woodley reveals a personal tendency to stockpile CCM Premier chest protectors alongside his golf wedge collection.
In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports Kevin and Daren sit down with Dusty Imoo, former L.A. Kings development coach heading to the Kunlun Red Star in the KHL. A well- respected coach for his ability to build strong relationships with his goaltenders and helping goaltenders like Jack Campbell and Peter Budai resurrect their careers, Imoo is also the man who backstopped Japan to a surprisingly strong performance at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games, and more recently backed up his son Jonah for a game in the American Hockey League.
Cam and Kevin also do a deep dive on CCM Chest and Arm units that will challenge your expectations – you’ll also learn why Kevin may have a problem with hoarding attempting to stockpile CCM Premier units beside his aging collection of golf wedges.
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