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LEFT6’2”191JULY 4, 1989FARMINGVILLE, NY

• On 3/9/21, Kinkaid became the first goaltender born in the New York Metropolitan area to ever start a game for the Rangers

• Parents are John and Ann Marie. John is a computer systems analyst at Stonybrook University and Ann Marie is a pediatric medical assistant. Has a sister, Lauren

• Has a dog named Guinness• Played hockey, lacrosse and baseball in high school• Says his personal welcome to the NHL moment was stopping Steven

Stamkos on a breakaway in his first game• Grew up an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Giants• His first job was working at Ralph’s Italian Ices as a scooper at age 16

LOOSE PUCKS

Nickname: BlockadeHockey idol growing up: Martin BrodeurHobby: FishingSuperpower he’d most like to have: Ability to flyActor that would play him in a movie: Ryan ReynoldsDinner guest: Derek JeterFavorite superhero: BatmanGameshow he’d like to compete on: Family FeudOn his bucket list: SkydivingMost listened to artist: Luke CombsMeal: Chicken parmesanMovie: Step BrothersTV show: Schitt’s Creek and The OfficePlace to visit: Dublin, Ireland

ONE TIMERS

A free agent signing of the Rangers in 2020, Keith Kinkaid provided valuable goaltending depth for the Blueshirts last season. Kinkaid appeared in 17 games for the Laval Rocket and Charlotte Checkers in the AHL in 2019-20, and also skated in 6 games for the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to his arrival in New York, Kinkaid played in 157 career games over parts of seven seasons (2012-13; 2014-15 - 2019-20) with New Jersey and Montreal, posting a 65-56-20 record with a 2.95 GAA and .905 SV%. The Farmingville, NY native was originally an undrafted free agent signing of the Devils in 2011.

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