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So yesterday, I posted my first of two additions that I acquired after a tour of the Calgary Flames warehouse last week. Today is the second day...so let's see what we got...

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So let's begin!

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 immediately assumed the back-up role on the team, recording a 10-7-1 record in 23 games. From 2008-09 to 2011-12, Hiller was 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 tandem with Ramo of course). In 2015-16, much was expected of the goaltending tandem, and though 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, a whole 3.1% worse than his previous weakest year. At the conclusion of the season, Hiller signed a three year contract with a team in Switzerland, effectively ending his NHL career.

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.

The piece you are looking at right now is a 2015-16 Calgary Flames Home Set 2 sweater worn by Hiller from January 2 until the end of the season. In this sweater he recorded his last career win, as well as his 23rd and final shutout of his NHL career. The wear is decent for a modern sweater.

Acquired from: Calgary Flames

Dates of Game Use:
January 13, 2016 v Florida (6-0W, 15-15)
February 9, 2016 v Toronto (4-3W, 33-36)
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)

Photomatched: YES