InGoal Radio Episode 161 with Henrik Lundqvist
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Henrik Lundqvist revealed in a 40-minute InGoal Radio interview that the true origin of the Lundqvist loop differs from the story previously told. He also disclosed that he wore secret 'Mickey Mouse' gloves beneath his regular glove and blocker, and explained how his custom equipment choices directly enabled his famously deep butterfly stance as a 6-foot-1 NHL goaltender.
- Lundqvist corrects the record on the Lundqvist loop's true origins, which differ from the widely told version of the story.
- Lundqvist wore secret 'Mickey Mouse' gloves underneath his regular glove and blocker during games, a detail he had not previously disclosed publicly.
- His practice gloves were intentionally designed so he couldn't fully close them in games, revealing a deliberate equipment philosophy rooted in feel and muscle memory.
- Benoit Allaire played a key role in Lundqvist's goaltending evolution, and his equipment choices were directly tied to the deep positioning that defined his style.
- Lundqvist made his own pads from a young age, a hands-on attention to equipment detail that carried through his entire 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.
Episode 161 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a 40-minute conversation with New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Lundqvist goes in depth on his remarkable 15-year NHL career, starting with his origins in the position and a passion for equipment that had him making his own pads from a young age. His attention to detail when it comes to gear continued right through to the NHL, and he shares insights into the true origins of everything from the Lundqvist loop — and they differ from the story told in the past — as well as the secret of those “Mickey Mouse” gloves he used to wear under his own glove and blocker, the story behind those practice gloves he couldn’t close in games, his work with Bauer and so much more. We also talk about his evolution as a goalie under Benoit Allaire, the keys to his success playing so deep at 6-foot-1 and his remarkable patience on shots, and how his equipment tied into the stance that made it all possible.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to look at the new Vaughn SLR3 pants, with an added layer of pro-preferred hip protection that used to only be available in custom orders.
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