Kiprusoff Retires

The Calgary Flames have been dealt another blow with the season only weeks away with the announcement yesterday that goalie Mikka Kiprusoff has officially retired!

According to Kiprusoff in a statement officially released by the team “"I decided to retire at the end of last season; I appreciated Jay Feaster and the Flames organization permitting me to take the summer to be 100 percent sure. It's an important decision for me personally, my family, the Flames organization and fans. Jay and I had conversations over the summer and nothing had changed for me and upon returning to Calgary last week, I once again spoke with Jay and confirmed with him that I would be retiring.”

Kiprusoff leaves Calgary with a record of 305 wins from 576 games, 41 shutouts and a save percentage of 0.912. Acquired in a trade from the San Jose Sharks in 2003, Kiprusoff made an immediate impact and guided them to a Stanley Cup final in 2003. But his best season came in 2005-06 when his remarkable goaltending earned him a Veniza trophy!  

This decision leaves a gaping hole in net for the Flames and I have no doubts they will be scurrying the market looking for a remarkable replacement. But Kiprusoff will look back on his career with fond memories “"I've been very lucky to have spent 10 years of my career in Calgary. There is no better place to work and play”