ITEM DESCRIPTION: In 2012-13, this Calgary Flames Set 1 home jersey was worn in game action by Leland Irving. It saw use in three games, including his first home win, and also his final NHL game. It features light, though noticeable wear comprised of several black marks.
SHORT BIO: Leland Irving was born April 11, 1988 in Barrhead, Alberta. Drafted 26th overall by the Flames in 2006, Irving was a promising talent from the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. After his draft, he was bounced around the minor leagues before finally making his big league debut in 2011-12 with Calgary, a 3-2 shootout defeat against Florida on December 16, 2011.
Irving appeared in seven total NHL games in 2011-12, recording a decent 0.912% save average in the process. The following season he was given the chance to take over when Miikka Kirpusoff was injured, but unfortunately, he was unable to match his previous season's solid numbers. In six games, he recorded a 3.33GAA and a 0.883% save average. Irving was sent back down to the minors and then ended up in Finland the following season, followed by a stint in the KHL afterwards. He attempted an NHL comeback in 2015-16, but ultimately spent the entire season with the Iowa Wild of the AHL. As of 2016-17, he returned to the SM-Liiga to play, and then returned to the AHL in 2017-18. After only 6 games with San Diego that year, Irving signed with Bolzano in Austria, and he remained overseas until retiring from play in 2022. In his NHL career, he appeared in 13 games, going 3-4-4 with a 3.25GAA, and a 0.902% save average. He appeared in no playoff games. |
YEAR: 2012-13, Home Set 1
TEAM: Calgary Flames GAME WORN? Yes MANUFACTURER/MODEL: Reebok SIZE: 58G ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: Calgary Flames, includes Flames LOA DATES OF GAME USE: February 11, 2013 v Minnesota (2-1SOL, 23-24) February 13, 2013 v Dallas (7-4W, 30-34) February 15, 2013 v St. Louis (5-2L, 2-4) NOTABLE MOMENTS: Worn for final three NHL games which included his first home game, first home win, and first home loss of his career. PHOTOMATCHED: Yes AUTOGRAPHED: No AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION |