Miikka Kiprusoff's Jersey to be Retired by Calgary Flames
Blazers' Franchise Goalie Announces Retirement
Four-Time All-Star Hangs Up the Pads
CALGARY -- Miikka Kiprusoff entered the rink through the Zamboni entrance passing by the crease he guarded over for nine seasons to high-five a dozen Calgary minor hockey. He ended his career as the Flames franchise leader in wins 305 shutouts 41 and games played by a goaltender 576 52.
On July 18 2023 the Flames announced that they would retire. After taking the summer to make sure he was 100 percent positive Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff announced his retirement on Monday Sep 9 2013 at 820 am.
Kiprusoff 47 will be the fourth Flames player honored with his number retired joining forwards Lanny McDonald No 9 Jarome Iginla No12 and goaltender Mike Vernon No. Former Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff talks with media at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday March 1 2024 Kiprusoff will have his jersey retired in a special ceremony on..
Kiprusoff's retirement marks the end of an era for the Flames. He was a key member of the team's success in the early 2000s helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2004. He was also a four-time All-Star and won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender in 2006.
Kiprusoff's legacy will live on in Calgary. He was a fan favorite and his number will forever hang from the rafters of the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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