"In the history of Calgary Flames goaltending, no one combined calm, consistency, and clutch play quite like Miikka Kiprusoff. After Mike Vernon gave the franchise its lone Stanley Cup in 1989, Kiprusoff nearly brought another in 2004, carrying a low-scoring Flames team within one win of a championship. Night after night, he was the difference-maker-turning dangerous chances into routine stops, making the spectacular look effortless."
"On March 2, 2024, the Flames raised his No. 34 to the rafters, cementing his place among the greats. He became just the fourth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, a fitting tribute to his 12 remarkable seasons in Calgary. By the time he stepped away from the game, Kiprusoff owned nearly every goaltending record in Flames history: wins (305), shutouts (41), goals-against average (2.46), and save percentage (.913)."
Miikka Kiprusoff anchored the Calgary Flames for 12 seasons, delivering calm, consistent, and clutch goaltending that defined an era. Acquired from the San Jose Sharks on November 16, 2003, he immediately stabilised the position, posting a 24-10-4 record with a 1.70 goals-against average and .933 save percentage that ended a seven-year playoff drought and propelled Calgary to the 2004 Stanley Cup Final. Kiprusoff won the Vezina and Jennings trophies in 2005–06. He finished with franchise records for wins (305), shutouts (41), GAA (2.46), and save percentage (.913). His No. 34 was retired on March 2, 2024.
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