InGoal Radio Episode 287 with Stanley Cup-winning goalie Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings
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Stanley Cup-winning goalie Darcy Kuemper explains that adding 'motion' to his pre-shot movement was a key technical change that helped launch a resurgent season with the Los Angeles Kings. Kuemper also reflects on the most important shifts across his 13-year NHL career, emphasizing continuous technical and tactical growth as the foundation of his longevity.
- Darcy Kuemper credits incorporating 'motion' into his game as a pivotal technical adjustment that fueled his resurgent season with the Los Angeles Kings.
- Kuemper outlines how consistent technical and tactical evolution — not natural talent alone — has sustained his growth across a 13-year NHL career.
- AHL All-Star Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames offers specific advice on reading and managing 2-on-1 situations.
- Dylan Garand of the Rangers' AHL affiliate uses an unconventional warmup drill — deliberately requesting head-height shots — to sharpen reaction and protection habits.
- The new Vaughn VX1 chest protector addresses a long-standing goalie fitting problem while improving overall upper-body protection.
Episode 287 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Stanley Cup-winning goalie Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we get quick but information-packed insights into the evolution of a Stanley Cup champion. From technical to tactical, including the benefits of adding “motion” to start a resurgent season with the Kings, Kuemper shares insights into the approach that has allowed him to continue growing as a goalie throughout a 13-year career, as well as what some of the most important changes have been.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about a great off ice training tool that will make you a better goaltender – and just might prevent the odd head shot. In the segment we refer to this article with New York Ranger’s AHL Goaltneder Dylan Garand and an unusual warmup that features purposefully asking for shots aimed at his head.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring freshly minted AHL All Star Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames with some great advice for managing a 2-on-1.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Vaughn VX1 Chest protector, which improves protection and solves an old fitting problem.
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