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This 2015-16 Calgary Flames Home Set 2 sweater was worn by Jonas Hiller from January 2, 2016 until the end of the season. In this sweater he recorded the final win of his NHL career. The wear is decent for a modern sweater.
This 2015-16 Calgary Flames Home Set 2 sweater was worn by Jonas Hiller from January 2, 2016 until the end of the season. In this sweater he recorded the final win of his NHL career. The wear is decent for a modern sweater.
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SHORT BIO: Born February 12, 1983 in Felben Wellhausen, Switzerland, Jonas Hiller was an undrafted goaltender who transitioned from Europe to North America in 2007-08 after some fine performances with Switzerland. He joined the Ducks and he made his NHL debut for them in London, England on September 30, 2007 vs the Los Angeles Kings. He stopped 22 shots in a 4-1 win. That year, he became the immediate number two netminder on the team, recording a 10-7-1 record in 23 games. From 2008-09 to 2011-12, Hiller became the undisputed starter of the team, recording impressive numbers each year. In 2012-13, he split time with Viktor Fasth before re-assuming the starting role in 2013-14 with 50 appearances. However, by the time of the playoffs, he was eventually displaced by John Gibson and Fredrik Andersen. As a result, the Calgary Flames signed him to a two year contract beginning in 2014-15. That season, he continued his consistent play, appearing in 52 games and recording a fine 26-19-4 record to help them into the playoffs for the first time since 2008-09 and helping them past the first round for the first time since 2003-04. In 2015-16, much was expected of the goaltending tandem, and though Kari Ramo rebounded after a weak start, Hiller never really improved as the season went on. In 26 games, he recorded a 9-11-1 record with a 3.51GAA, and a 0.879% save average. At the conclusion of the season, Hiller signed a three year contract with a team in Switzerland, effectively ending his NHL career. He retired from play at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season.
Among his career accolades include winning the Swiss National League Championship (2002, 2005, 2007), winning the Spengler Cup (2004, 2006), appearing in the NHL All-Star Game (2011), and leading the Winter Olympics with both the best GAA and the best save percentage (2018). In 404 games, Hiller recorded a 197-140-37 record with 23 shutouts, eight assists, a 2.55GAA, and a 0.914% save average. In 33 playoff games, he recorded a 15-15 record with three shutouts, a 2.35GAA, and a 0.930% save average. |
YEAR: 2015-16, Home Set 2
TEAM: Calgary Flames GAME WORN? Yes MANUFACTURER/MODEL: Reebok SIZE: 58G ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: Calgary Flames, includes Flames LOA DATES OF GAME USE: February 15, 2016 v Anaheim (6-4L, 13-17) February 17, 2016 v Minnesota (5-3L, 19-23) February 19, 2016 v Vancouver (5-2W, 26-28) NOTABLE MOMENTS: Worn for final NHL win. PHOTOMATCHED: Yes AUTOGRAPHED: No AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION |
