• HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • Site Index
  • NHL Salary Caps
  • Hockey 101: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Join Our Team
  • Free Newsletter
  • Store
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
Home
Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames beat Detroit, lose Miikka Kiprusoff to injury

By Ryan Pike February 6th, 2013

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
Miikka Kiprusoff Flames

Miikka Kiprusoff left Tuesday’s game with an injury. (Icon SMI)

It was an evening of mixed results for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

The Flames played their second road game of the 2012-13 season and captured their second win by a 4-1 score over the Detroit Red Wings. Captain Jarome Iginla snapped a six-game goal-less drought and crept within one goal of the legendary Dale Hawerchuk on the all-time leaderboard.

On the other hand, erstwhile Flames starting netminder Miikka Kiprusoff left the game following the second period with what’s being reported by the team as a “lower-body” injury. Backup netminder Leland Irving made six saves in the third period to preserve the Flames’ win, moving the club to 2-3-2 on the year.

Leland Irving is taking over in net. Miikka Kiprusoff (lower body) will not return tonight.

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 6, 2013

On Twitter, Flames broadcast host Roger Millions (of Sportsnet) suggested that Kiprusoff may have been hurt during an in-crease collision with Red Wings forward Johan Franzen late in the second period.

For what it’s worth, #Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff walkedout of the room without a brace or cast or crutches.

— Randy Sportak (@SUNRandySportak) February 6, 2013

Following the game, Millions passed along word that the Flames won’t know more about the injury until tomorrow.

Hearing won’t know severity of Kiprusoff injury until at least tomorrow says team official — Roger Millions (@RogMillions) February 6, 2013

If Kiprusoff is unable to suit up on Thursday for Calgary’s game in Columbus, another goaltender will need to be found. The Calgary Sun’s Randy Sportak neatly summarized the Flames’ options.

Flames have Joni Ortio signed but he’s in Finland. Options would be sign one of the two guys in AHL, a trade or summon Brossoit (emergency)

— Randy Sportak (@SUNRandySportak) February 6, 2013

The Flames have a pair of veteran netminders in the American Hockey League with the Abbotsford Heat: Barry Brust (9-6-2, 1.69 GAA, .940 S%) and Danny Taylor (13-9-1, 1.77 GAA, .930 S%). However, neither are signed to an NHL contract. This situation does meet the criteria for an emergency recall from the major-junior ranks, in which case the Flames could bring in reigning WHL playoff MVP Laurent Brossoit of the Edmonton Oil Kings (26-6-5, 2.09 GAA, .925 S%). The only other goaltender under an NHL contract in the organization is Joni Ortio, who is way over in Finland with HIFK Helsinki on a long-term loan. If he was to be summoned, due to the logistics, it would take awhile to jet him over to Columbus for Thursday or Vancouver for Saturday.

If the Kiprusoff injury is short-term, I would expect Brossoit to be brought in for a game or two, as the Flames could avoid using up one of their 50 pro contracts – they have 47 players on NHL contracts of their 50-deal allotment. It should be noted, though, that Brossoit is likely to be signed to a entry-level contract anyway.

If the circumstances are more dire, the Flames would likely sign one of the AHL netminders – possibly Taylor due to his stellar play over a 14-month stretch in Abbotsford – or make a trade for an established NHL name.

  • Tags
  • Barry Brust
  • Danny Taylor
  • Joni Ortio
  • Leland Irving
  • Miikka Kiprusoff
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

Get theScore App Now!
Recent Posts
Jan 18th 5:55 PM
Other Leagues

Ducks Will Benefit From Gulls’ Temporary Relocation to Irvine

Jan 18th 5:45 PM
Minnesota Wild

Wild Weekly: A Pair Of Comeback Wins Against The Kings

Jan 18th 5:10 PM
Column

Canucks News & Rumors: Edler, Hughes, Miller, Benn & Höglander

Jan 18th 4:35 PM
St Louis Blues

Blues Need Hoffman on Top Power Play Unit

Jan 18th 3:55 PM
Other Leagues

Windsor Spitfires’ 2010 Grubauer Trade Cemented OHL Dynasty

Jan 18th 3:45 PM
Archives

The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Jan 18th 3:35 PM
Florida Panthers

Newest Panthers Make Their Mark in the Season Opener

Jan 18th 3:25 PM
Montreal Canadiens

Prospects News & Rumors: Robertson, Caufield, Clarke & Harrison

Jan 18th 3:10 PM
Edmonton Oilers

Oilers News & Rumors: Yamamoto, Kahun, Bear, Goalie News, More

Jan 18th 3:00 PM
Column

Flyers Who’s Hot & Who’s Not: Konecny, Hart, Voracek & More

Editor’s Picks
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers

World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers

2021 Guide To the World Junior Championship

2021 Guide To the World Junior Championship

Masthead

Newsletters

RSS Feeds

Privacy Statement

Contact Us

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.

© The Hockey Writers 2020. All rights reserved.
logo
  • HOME
  • Hockey Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • North Division
    • Calgary Flames
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Vancouver Canucks
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • East Division
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • New Jersey Devils
    • New York Islanders
    • New York Rangers
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Pittsburgh Penguins
    • Washington Capitals
  • Central Division
    • Carolina Hurricanes
    • Chicago Blackhawks
    • Columbus Blue Jackets
    • Dallas Stars
    • Detroit Red Wings
    • Florida Panthers
    • Nashville Predators
    • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • West Division
    • Anaheim Ducks
    • Arizona Coyotes
    • Colorado Avalanche
    • Los Angeles Kings
    • Minnesota Wild
    • San Jose Sharks
    • Seattle Kraken
    • St Louis Blues
    • Vegas Golden Knights
  • World Juniors
  • CHL
    • Ontario Hockey League
    • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
    • Western Hockey League
  • THW Podcast Network
  • Store
  • FREE Newsletter
  • Search THW
  • More…
    • Join Our Team
    • The THW Archives
    • Prospects
    • The Goalie Page
    • NHL Salary Cap Information