Found February 11, 2009 on 700 Level:

In a rather surprising turn of events, it seems the Flyers are poised to stay with the hot hand and install Antero Niittymaki as the club's top goalkeeper.  From Philly.com:

After yesterday's practice at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, Flyers coach John Stevens said Niittymaki would start tomorrow ...
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