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Mats Sundin moments. Mats Sundin scores his 500th goal of his career against the Calgary Flames at home in the Air Canada Centre. The goal was scored on October 14, 2006, and it was his third goal of the night and his fourth point of the game. Sundin...
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But the game that sticks out as most Hall-worthy occurred on Oct. 14, 2006. Facing the Calgary Flames, Sundin entered the game just three goals shy of the elusive 500 milestone. After scoring twice in regulation against Miikka Kiprusoff, no slouch in...
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Calgary Flames left wing Blake Comeau (10), center Olli Jackman (13), defender Jay Bouwmeester (4), defender Chris Butler (44) and goalkeeper Miikka Kiprusoff (34) celebrate after defeating the San Jose Sharks in their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California,... View Photo »
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I think we played pretty smart. They only had one or two very good chances
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On Saturday, Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi faked a shot on Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton and deked around him to score a quick goal on goalie Devan Dubnyk. BROOKS ORPIK - 2/4/12 - HIT ON DANIEL PAILLE MIIKKA KIPRUSOFF - 2/8/12 - "SCORPION" SAVE VS. ...
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Flames in a slow, downhill vector as a team, I’ve been bracing for the idea of Jarome Iginla in another jersey, chasing the Cup wearing something other than a flaming C. It hasn’t happened, but I’d say I’m as ready as I could be for it now. Though one...
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The crowd at the HP Pavilion gasped in disbelief Wednesday night when the Flames defenceman dove in front of a snapshot by San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski. On that particular sequence, Giordano lacked not for motivation in taking one for goalie...
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San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) interferes with Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff (34) during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California, February 8, 2012. View Photo »
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I feel all right, but if you look at the team, we can’t be that happy where we’re at in the standings ... I have to do my job, and we have to keep getting better.
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In his fourth appearance for Calgary this season, the backup netminder saw his first NHL action since that dreadful 9-0 loss to the Boston Bruins on Jan. 5 at the TD Garden. Irving, of course, is trying to convince the Flames he’s the right guy to...
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4TH NHL START Miikka Kiprusoff had a well-deserved night off on Thursday, meaning Leland Irving was given his fourth NHL start. The youngster played admirably, stopping 34 of 36 shots. DEFENSIVE MISCUES In their search for their first goal of the game,...
About Miikka Kiprusoff
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Miikka Sakari Kiprusoff (IPA: [ˈmiːkːɑ ˈsɑkɑri ˈkiprusofː]) (born October 26, 1976 in Turku, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He captured the 2006 Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender, and is widely considered among the league's elite at the position. Full Article
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames can't stop the shot from going in the net off the stick of Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks (not pictured) at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 8, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff reaches to deflect the puck during the second period of his NHL ice hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, California, February 8, 2012.
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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, of Finland, blocks a shot by the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff is on his back after a goal in overtime by Anaheim Ducks left wing Niklas Hagman in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. , on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. The Ducks won 3-2.
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames reacts to a goal from Niklas Hagman #12 of the Anaheim Ducks during the overtime shootout resulting in a 3-2 win for the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on February 6, 2012 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames makes a save during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on February 6, 2012 in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Jason Blake #33 of the Anaheim Ducks looks for a rebound in front of Miikka Kiprusoff #34 and Chris Butler #44 of the Calgary Flames during the third period at Honda Center on February 6, 2012 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Niklas Hagman #12 of the Anaheim Ducks scores a goal over Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames during the overtime shootout resulting in a 3-2 win at Honda Center on February 6, 2012 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames catches a puck in front of the net against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center on February 6, 2012 in Anaheim, California.
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CALGARY, CANADA - FEBRUARY 3: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames comes out to make the stop against Viktor Stalberg #25 of the Chicago Blackhawks in third-period NHL action on February 3, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (L) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Viktor Stalberg during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta February 3, 2012.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Viktor Stalberg (C) tries to put the puck past Calgary Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff (L) as he is checked by Flames' Mark Giordano during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta February 3, 2012.
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CALGARY, CANADA - FEBRUARY 3: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 and Chris Butler #44 of the Calgary Flames try stop the wrap around by Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks in first period NHL action on February 3, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (L) tries to score from behind the net on Calgary Flames' goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (R) as he is checked by Jay Bouwmeester during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta February 3, 2012.
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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, uses his shoulder to stop a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Calgary, Alberta. , Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
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Calgary Flames left wing Blake Comeau (10), center Olli Jackman (13), defender Jay Bouwmeester (4), defender Chris Butler (44) and goalkeeper Miikka Kiprusoff (34) celebrate after defeating the San Jose Sharks in their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California, February 8, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) interferes with Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff (34) during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California, February 8, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) collides with Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34), of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Calgary won 4-3.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Butler (44) congratulates goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34), of Finland, after a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks in a NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
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CALGARY, CANADA - JANUARY 31: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 and Scott Hannan #23 of the Calgary Flames put a stop to Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings in third period NHL action on January 31, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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CALGARY, CANADA - JANUARY 31: Miikka Kiprusoff #34 grabs the puck with help from Chris Butler #44 of the Calgary Flames against Todd Bertuzzi #44 of the Detroit Red Wings in first period NHL action on January 31, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, deflects the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
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Anaheim Ducks left wing Niklas Hagman, left shoots the winning shot over Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff in an overtime shootout in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. , on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. The Ducks won 3-2.
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Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) looks to control the puck in front of Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34), of Finland during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California February 6, 2012.
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CALGARY, CANADA - JANUARY 24: Benn Ferriero #78 and Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate Ferriero's goal in front of Miikka Kiprusoff #34 in third period NHL action on January 24, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames can't stop the shot from going in the net off the stick of Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks (not pictured) at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 8, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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