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Old 07-18-2023, 09:36 AM   #41
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i think we can safely say forever a flame is dead. Either retirement or nothing, the way it should be
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:45 AM   #42
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They should just upgrade the forever a flame people to retirement.
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:46 AM   #43
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Long overdue. Good to see his number will be up there with the greats like Lanny McDonald and others.
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:51 AM   #44
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This is the way.
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:52 AM   #45
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But he was a very good hockey player. Did I miss something?

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Old 07-18-2023, 09:52 AM   #46
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:53 AM   #47
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Easily my fav flame, so happy they are doing this the right way. Congrats Kipper!!!
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:54 AM   #48
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Awesome news. Legend. I think the best goalie the Flames have ever had.
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:55 AM   #49
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I literally blurted out “FINALLY” when I saw the Tweet from the Flames account. And I agree with Puppet Guy that they need to track down the Kipper Kid and bring him to the Dome for the ceremony
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:55 AM   #50
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Also can’t have a Kipper thread without this!
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Jersey retirements are about more than just the game on the ice. No point in playing dumb and derailing the thread with a debate about another player.

This is about the best goaltender in franchise history getting the honour he deserves. That game is going to be a must-attend.
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There's reasons he's not in the Hall of Fame/his number isn't retired. He badmouthed the Flames on his way out after his comeback attempt in 2009, I think it left some bad sentiment. Then all of his political ramblings over the past several years. Not something the Flames want associated with their brand I suspect. He burnt a lot of bridges in the hockey world. His number will never be worn again, but there will never be a banner.
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Wonder if Darryl will be there, lol
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I am happy beyond words to see my idol receive this honour. Congratulations Kipper!
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Old 07-18-2023, 09:57 AM   #55
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This is so overdue! Kipper is easily one of my favourite players ever. Nice the Flames were able to find him in the wilds of Finland and get him back to Calgary to do this! I am pumped!
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Old 07-18-2023, 10:10 AM   #56
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A 50 year old club with 4 retirements is ok. But it should be MacInnes over Vernon.
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There's reasons he's not in the Hall of Fame/his number isn't retired. He badmouthed the Flames on his way out after his comeback attempt in 2009, I think it left some bad sentiment. Then all of his political ramblings over the past several years. Not something the Flames want associated with their brand I suspect. He burnt a lot of bridges in the hockey world. His number will never be worn again, but there will never be a banner.
I'm also convinced that even if they wanted to, he'd ask for money to attend.
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Old 07-18-2023, 10:17 AM   #58
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Friggin awesome. The guy is a Flames legend. So fun to watch too
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Old 07-18-2023, 10:18 AM   #59
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Awesome news, I will make a point of coming back to Calgary for this game.

Man, I wish we had a Kipper these days. Put any garbage team in front of him and you still had a chance.
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Old 07-18-2023, 10:19 AM   #60
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