Darcy Kuemper is a well-known and energetic Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who now plays for the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche (NHL). He is well-known for his outstanding effort in the contest.
Early Life
Darcy Kuemper was born on May 5, 1990, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Brent Kuemper, a police officer, and Sharon Kuemper, an accountant. Kuemper began ice skating at the age of three in Saskatoon, which has a big ice hockey community. Darcy has always been praised for her outstanding performance and high grades. Darcy started high school when she was 16 years old. Kuemper earned a bachelor’s degree from a public US state institution after graduating from high school.
Darcy Kuemper Career
Darcy Kuemper’s goaltender skills were first noticed when he was a teenager playing for the Saskatoon Contacts and Blazers in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL). In 2008, Kuemper and the Blazers came within one game of winning the SMAAAHL championship but were defeated in five games by the Notre Dame Hounds. Kuemper was drafted 45th overall in the 2005 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft by the Spokane Chiefs. He only got 19 seconds of goal time with Spokane when he relieved starting goalkeeper Dustin Tokarski at the end of a period during the 2007 WHL playoffs, despite spending most of his contract time as a WHL prospect in Saskatoon. Kuemper was traded to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a conditional selection in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft on December 13, 2007.
On February 12, 2013, Kuemper was recalled by the Wild. The Wild summoned Kuemper to start the following night after backup goalkeeper Josh Harding became unwell as a result of complications from multiple sclerosis therapy. On February 17, Kuemper earned his first career NHL win against the Detroit Red Wings, making 29 saves on 31 shots. Kuemper signed a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, 2017. Kuemper was a standout in the Kings’ backup role last season, winning 10 games in 19 appearances.
Darcy was traded to the Arizona Coyotes on February 21, 2018, for goaltender Scott Wedgewood and winger Tobias Rieder. The Coyotes immediately re-signed Kuemper to a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension. Kuemper was dealt with the Colorado Avalanche for a 2022 first-round selection, a 2024 conditional third-round pick, and defenseman Conor Timmins on July 28, 2021. During Saturday’s Game 3 triumph against Nashville, Kuemper was hit near the eye by a stick.
Social Media
Darcy has 28.8k followers and 500 followings on Instagram, where he has 89 posts and has the account @kuemps35. He’s also on Twitter, where he goes by the handle @dkuemps35 and has 21k followers and 0 followings since March 2011.
Darcy Kuemper Biography |
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| Real Name | Darcy Kuemper |
| Birth Date | 5 May 1990 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Saskatoon, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Profession | Ice Hockey Goaltender |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 5” – in Centimeters – 195 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 96 kg – in Pounds – 211 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 14 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Brent Kuemper |
| Mother | Sharon Kuemper |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his wife? | Sydney Kuemper |
Personal Life
Darcy Kuemper and his adored wife, Sydney Kuemper, live a joyful life. The couple married on August 6, 2021, after getting engaged in 2019. Darcy also posted a photo to his Instagram account. An adorable dog lives with the romantic couple.
Darcy Kuemper Net Worth
Darcy Kuemper has a net worth of $5 million dollars in total. He earns this amount entirely through his dedication, talent, and hard work. Darcy Kuemper makes a lot of money from her large fan base on social media.
Trivia
- Darcy signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild on May 26, 2011.
- During the 2008–09 WHL season, Darcy Kuemper joined the Rebels as a backup to Morgan Clark.