Ingoal Radio: Ep 348: Los Angeles Kings Prospect And 2025 Ncaa Champion Hampton Slukynsky
Episode Description
Episode 348 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features freshly signed Los Angeles Kings prospect and 2025 NCAA champion Hampton Slukynsky. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Slukynsky talks about the decision to leave Western Michigan one year after winning a national championship and sign his entry-level deal with the Kings alongside older brother Grant, a forward who has been a big part of his path. Slukynsky shares insights and stories from his unique development route, from backyard rink sessions with his brother and older friends in Minnesota, to relying on YouTube for coaching until he got to the USHL, where he also won a championship as a rookie while having a goalie coach for the first time. He also talks winning gold at the under-18 world Championships, under-20 World Junior Championships and World Championships alongside Jeremy Swayman and fellow NHL Sense Arena user (we get into how he uses it) Joey Daccord. In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about the best ways to find growth opportunities this summer with different coaching voices and camps. We also review this weeks Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Casey DeSmith of the Dallas Stars with a great breakdown on how to manage plays when you feel behind laterally. And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, for a look at they steps required to go from designing your dream gear on one of the many recently launched customizers, to making sure it fits your body and your game, and placing that custom order.