Callum Tung: From Undrafted to the New York Rangers (Ep. 361)
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Callum Tung went undrafted in both the CHL and NHL before playing one year of college hockey, then signed with the New York Rangers. Now 22 and through his first professional season, Tung discusses the patience and perseverance that defined his path, the adjustments required in the transition to pro hockey — widely regarded as the hardest season for young goalies — and how the Rangers develop their goaltenders.
- Tung went undrafted in both the CHL and NHL, proving college hockey can still be a legitimate path to an NHL contract.
- One year of college hockey was enough to earn Tung a professional tryout and ultimately a signing with the New York Rangers.
- Tung identifies the first professional season as the hardest transition in a goalie's career, echoing a widely shared sentiment among pro netminders.
- Harvard University goalie coach Brian Robinson offers a roadmap for players and parents targeting NCAA and Ivy League goaltending opportunities.
- Eric Comrie breaks down post management and sight lines on plays behind the net in the Pro Reads segment.
Episode 361 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features New York Rangers prospect Callum Tung.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tung shares some lessons on the patience and perseverance that allowed him to go from not being drafted in the CHL or NHL, to playing one year of college hockey and signing with the Rangers. The 22-year-old also has some fantastic lessons from his first year pro, including some insights into the New York system for goalies and the adjustments in a transition most look back on as their hardest season of hockey.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we speak with Harvard University Goalie Coach Brian Robinson. Want your goalie to play NCAA hockey and Ivy League in particular? Brian has some great insights for you.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Eric Comrie breaking down a play behind the net and how he manages his posts and sight lines in those situations.And in
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sportsour weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the second price point Bauer Elite chest and pants and break down what level it’s good for.
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