THANK YOU, KIPPER

Videos Photos March 2, 2024 Fast Facts Career Stats News

The native of Turku, Finland, Kiprusoff played nine of his 12-year career with the Flames and retired as the franchise leader in wins (305), shutouts (41), goals against average (2.46), save percentage (.913) and games played by a goaltender (576). He also is the franchise leader in playoff shutouts (6) and sits second behind Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Vernon in games played and wins in the playoffs. He holds the four single highest regular season win totals for the Flames with the highest being 45 in 2008-09. He was named a Vezina Trophy finalist on three occasions, winning the award for the NHL’s best goaltender in 2006. Finishing that season with a 42–20–11 record and a team-record 10 shutouts, he was also named a first team all-star, awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy and was named as a Hart Trophy finalist as League MVP.

Kipper Night - Tribute

The legendary Peter Maher narrates this touching tribute to one of the greatest of all time, Miikka Kiprusoff

Hockey Stars In Cars - Kiprusoff

We hit the road with the GOAT and shared some laughs

After Hours - Kipper & Friends

Miikka, Rhett, Dion and Robyn - what a lineup!

A Night To Remember

Sights and sounds from Kipper's night at the 'Dome

Kipper Night - Kipper On The Desk

"The fans were great"

Kipper Night - Banner Raising

Watch as #34 is officially raised to the rafters

Kipper Night - Opening Video

A special night calls for a special intro

Arriving In Style!

The boys walked into the rink rocking Kipper jerseys

Kipper Night - Tribute

The legend Peter Maher speaks on Kipper's legacy

Kipper Night - Man Of The Hour

"Nine years went by too fast"

Kipper Night - McLennan Speech

"...realize their dad was a legend"

Kipper Night - 'Kipper Kid'

He's back - in full gear, no less!

1-on-1 With Kiprusoff

"So many good memories here"

Lunch With A Legend

The Kipper festivities kicked off with a bang

Kiprusoff Presser - 01.03.24

"It was in."

Honouring Kipper - Vernon

"He was so acrobatic ... just a pleasure to watch"

Honouring Kipper - Conroy

"Pretty amazing to watch the run he had"

Honouring Kipper - Steinberg

"How many goalies start 70-plus games"

Honouring Kipper - Regehr

"He was the most vocal goalie I ever played with"

Honouring Kipper - Gelinas

"I had this feel we had something special"

Honouring Kipper - Maher

"The spectacular saves he made were unbelievable"

Honouring Kipper - Gio, Brodie

"He was a fierce competitor"

Honouring Kipper - McLennan

'My first impression - This guy's a cool dude'

The Legend Is Here

Kipper has officially arrived in Calgary!

Kipper Night - Banner Raising

Watch as #34 is officially raised to the rafters

Kipper Night - Man Of The Hour

"Nine years went by too fast. But it was the best nine years that my family and I will always remember"

CAREER TOTALS

GP
W
SO
GAA
SV%

623

319

44

2.49

.912

'Count Up The Moments'

Kiprusoff may have been an 'unknown' when traded to the Flames, but that quickly changed after his first practice with the team

'A Pleasure To Watch'

Mike Vernon knows a thing or two about greatness - and in his mind, Kipper was one of a kind

'Going To Be Special'

He may have been the quiet type in front of the cameras, but Regehr says Kipper was one of the most fiery competitors he's ever known

Legendary Tales

Friends and former teammates reflect on their memories of Kipper

5 Things - The Kiprusoff Edition

Tonight, the Flames raise Kipper’s #34 to the rafters (8 p.m. MT/CBC/Sportsnet)

Kipper Throughout the Years

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fast facts

  • The Calgary Flames acquired goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff from the San Jose Sharks on November 16th, 2003 in exchange for a second round pick. He would pay immediate dividends on his way to becoming the teams franchise goaltender for the next 9 seasons.
  • His 15 wins during the 2004 playoffs, five of them shutouts helped lead the Flames to within one win of the Stanley Cup.
  • Kiprusoff is the franchise leader in games played (576), wins (305), shutouts (41), save percentage (.913) and goals against average (2.46) for the Calgary Flames. He also is the franchise leader in playoff shutouts (6) and sits second behind Mike Vernon in games played and wins in the playoffs.
  • He holds the four single highest win totals in a season for the franchise with the most being 45 in 2008-2009.
  • He was awarded the William M. Jennings trophy and Vezina Trophy in 2006 as the league's top goaltender.
  • Internationally he has represented his home country of Finland seven times, including the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and leading them to a Bronze Medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
  • He is second behind Pekka Rinne for most NHL victories by a Finnish born goaltender and third in games played

Kipper's NHL Career Stats

Team
GP
GS
W
L
T
OT
SA
GAA
SV%
SO
G
A
PIM
MIN
2000-01
San Jose Sharks
5
1
2
1
0
--
51
1.94
.902
0
0
0
0
154:23
2001-02
San Jose Sharks
20
15
7
6
3
--
508
2.49
.915
2
0
0
4
1036:53
2002-03
San Jose Sharks
22
18
5
14
0
--
537
3.25
.879
1
0
0
0
1199:04
2003-04
Calgary Flames
38
38
24
10
4
--
966
1.70
.933
4
0
1
15
2300:32
2005-06
Calgary Flames
74
73
42
20
--
11
1951
2.07
.923
10
0
2
10
4379:40
2006-07
Calgary Flames
74
74
40
24
--
9
2190
2.46
.917
7
0
0
2
4419:15
2007-08
Calgary Flames
76
76
39
26
--
10
2096
2.69
.906
2
0
2
8
4398:19
2008-09
Calgary Flames
76
76
45
24
--
5
2155
2.84
.903
4
0
3
2
4417:59
2009-10
Calgary Flames
73
72
35
28
--
10
2035
2.31
.920
4
0
0
4
4235:20
2010-11
Calgary Flames
71
71
37
24
--
6
1935
2.63
.906
6
0
1
2
4155:39
2011-12
Calgary Flames
70
68
35
22
--
11
2040
2.35
.921
4
0
0
0
4128:00
2012-13
Calgary Flames
24
24
8
14
--
2
650
3.44
.882
0
0
1
0
1344:05
Career
 
623
606
319
213
7
64
17114
2.49
.912
44
0
10
47
36169:09