Miikka Kiprusoff
Miikka Sakari Kiprusoff (pronounced "MEE-kah KIHP-roo-sawf") (born October 26, 1976) is a Finnish retired professional hockey goaltender. He played 11 seasons in the NHL mainly with the Calgary Flames.
| Miikka Kiprusoff | |
|---|---|
 Kiprusoff in September 2005 | |
| Born | 26 October 1976
(aged 49) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Caught | Left |
| Played for | TPS AIK San Jose Sharks Calgary Flames Timrå IK |
| National team |  Finland
|
| NHL Draft | 116th overall, 1995 San Jose Sharks |
| Playing career | 1994–2013 |
The Calgary Flames announced on September 9, 2013 that Kiprusoff had retired.[1]
Awards
- He was named to the SM-liiga All-Star Team during the 1998–99 season.
- Urpo Ylönen trophy (1998–99)
- Jari Kurri trophy (1998–99)
- He was named as a First Team All-Star during the 2005-06 NHL season
- Vezina Trophy (2005–06)
- William M. Jennings Trophy (2005–06)
- Molson Cup (2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09)
Miikka Kiprusoff Media
Kiprusoff in net for the Kentucky Thoroughblades at the beginning of his career
Kiprusoff making a save against the San Jose Sharks in April 2007.
Kiprusoff backstopped Finland to a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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References
- ↑ "Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff retires from NHL". NHL. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
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