G Joni Ortio (2009, 171st overall, Calgary)

[Lunatik]

This has been a good week for Ortio.

A few days ago he was named as one of the Western Conference goaltenders for the 2015 AHL all-star game and on the 8th he was recalled to the Flames with Ramo suffering what is speculated as a minor concussion. Flames fans are speculating that he may make his first appearance of the season Saturday against the Canucks in Vancover as it is the 2nd half of back to back games for the Flames and Hiller has been confirmed as the started for Friday's home game against the Panthers.

 

[madmike77]

He's been pretty amazing after a very poor start to the year.

If he continues to play as well as he has the last couple of months I think he'll be in the NHL with Hiller next year.

 

[Lunatik]

I'm kind of disappointed this never got bumped after last night.

10th career game, posts a 36 save shutout over division rival Vancouver.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I'm kind of disappointed this never got bumped after last night.

10th career game, posts a 36 save shutout over division rival Vancouver.

There was a thread about him on the main board though.

 

[FinPanda]

Two games, one goal allowed. Btw, he speak really good English. One of the best I've heard Finnish player speak.

http://video.flames.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=11&id=727758&lang=en

 

[madmike77]

Two games, one goal allowed. Btw, he speak really good English. One of the best I've heard Finnish player speak.

http://video.flames.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=11&id=727758&lang=en

His play has put the Flames in a bit of a bind. They're carrying three goalies for the moment. I think they'd like to send Ortio back down, but as long as he's playing well it will be difficult.

The Flames played like garbage until the third period last night. Ortio really held them in that game until they finally woke up in the third.

Frankly the Flames didn't really deserve to win either of their last two games - Ortio was a big reason why they were able to pull the wins out.

 

[CraigsList]

His play has put the Flames in a bit of a bind. They're carrying three goalies for the moment. I think they'd like to send Ortio back down, but as long as he's playing well it will be difficult.

The Flames played like garbage until the third period last night. Ortio really held them in that game until they finally woke up in the third.

Frankly the Flames didn't really deserve to win either of their last two games - Ortio was a big reason why they were able to pull the wins out.

Sounds familiar...

 

[42]

Sounds familiar...

Kipper?

 

[42]

He's starting again against the Sharks tomorrow.

 

[CraigsList]

Kipper?

Yes .

 

[Keke]

Very happy for him. I have always been very high on him and always thought he would become an NHL goalie.

Keep up the good work!

 

[FVM]

Yeah I'm a believer. His style really does remind me of Kipper. Think he will be a good goalie for a long time in this league.

 

[Lunatik]

His play has put the Flames in a bit of a bind. They're carrying three goalies for the moment. I think they'd like to send Ortio back down, but as long as he's playing well it will be difficult.

The Flames played like garbage until the third period last night. Ortio really held them in that game until they finally woke up in the third.

Frankly the Flames didn't really deserve to win either of their last two games - Ortio was a big reason why they were able to pull the wins out.

The moment Ramo comes off IR, Ortio has to be sent down unless another roster spot opens.