MIIKKA
KIPRUSOFF
G
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
185 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
12
years
Debut
Oct 24, 2000
Born
Oct 26, 1976
(48 yrs)
Turku, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by San Jose in 1995 (5/116).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-09-09 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2013-03-21 |
Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
|
| 2013-03-18 |
Personal reasons, day-to-day.
|
| 2013-03-06 |
Missed 13 games (sprained knee).
|
| 2013-02-08 |
Sprained knee, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Vezina Trophy Goaltender of the Year | 2005-06 |
| NHL | William M. Jennings Trophy Lowest goals-against | 2005-06 |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2006-07 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2010 (Finland) |
Scouting Report
Was never out of a play, and was one of the most competitive 'keepers in the league. Wasn't easily rattled and was able to bounce back from a bad goal. Owned ice water for veins. Could play a ton of minutes. While he proved capable of handling heavy workloads, he wasn't as consistent when not given enough rest during the regular season. Occasionally let in a soft goal from time to time at the NHL level.
Long Range Potential: Excellent big-game goaltender and workhorse.
