Miikka Kiprusoff

Ice hockey player, Calgary Flames goaltender

Miikka Kiprusoff - Ice hockey player, Calgary Flames goaltender
Born

October 26th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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Played as a goaltender in the National Hockey League. Achieved significant success with the Calgary Flames, including leading the team to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004. Earned the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender in 2006. Established numerous franchise records during tenure with the Flames and was recognized as a key player in the team's history. Retired from professional hockey in 2013 after a distinguished career.

Led Calgary Flames to the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals

Won the Vezina Trophy in 2006

Retired as the Flames' all-time leader in several goaltending categories

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