Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue is continuing his hockey career overseas. On Thursday, Domingue agreed to a one-year deal with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL, following his 2024-25 season with the AHL’s Hartford Wolfpack, affiliated with the New York Rangers. That season, he recorded a 7-20-1 win-loss record, with a goals-against average of 3.32 and a save percentage of .896.
Domingue’s 2021-22 season saw him split time between the Pittsburgh Penguins and their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, before joining the Wolfpack for the next three seasons. He notably played six playoff games for the Penguins against the Rangers in 2022, stepping in due to injuries to Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith. During those games, he earned three wins while maintaining a 3.65 goals-against average and a save rate of .898.
Casey DeSmith started Game 1 of the playoff series but was sidelined by injury, allowing Domingue to take over starting duties until Jarry returned for Game 7. The Penguins held a 3-1 series advantage but ultimately fell to the Rangers in seven games, with Artemi Panarin securing the victory in overtime.
Domingue was originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Draft by the Arizona Coyotes, now known as the Utah Mammoth.
Fan Take: Louis Domingue’s move to the KHL highlights the ongoing mobility of professional players looking for new opportunities and challenges abroad. For hockey fans, it’s a reminder of the global reach of the sport and how talented players continue to impact teams worldwide, keeping the game vibrant and competitive.
