Kinkaid Gets Call for Union
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The following article featuring Union goaltender Keith Kinkaid appeared December 4 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.
By Joe Gladziszewski
Sometimes it’s difficult to judge, especially at the
goaltending position, when to make a decision to turn to a freshman
as your team’s starting netminder. A number of factors are
considered, including the returning goalies, the freshman’s
maturity and development in the college game, and how the rest of
the club plays in front of each of goalie.
Union freshman Keith Kinkaid arrived in Schenectady with numerous
accolades from an outstanding junior hockey career. He led the St.
Louis Bandits to the North American Hockey League championship one
year ago and captured four prestigious individual honors. He was
named league MVP, Goaltender of the Year and a First Team
All-League pick during the regular season with a 30-5 record and
1.78 goals-against average, .935 save percentage and seven
shutouts. He went on to earn Robertson Cup playoff MVP honors with
even better numbers in 12 games (1.15 GAA, .951 sv. pct., 3
SO).
Despite that impressive resume, Kinkaid made just two starts for
Union in the Dutchmen’s first nine games. His first start was
a 3-1 loss at St. Cloud State, in which he made 30 saves. He
started again at home against Sacred Heart, and was yanked after
the first period during which he allowed four goals. Throughout
that time, Kinkaid’s attitude and work ethic never wavered.
He worked extra time with Union goaltending coach Jason Tapp, a
former college goalie at Boston University.
Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.
