Playing Career
Pogge played his first one-and-a-half seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Prince George Cougars before being dealt to the Calgary Hitmen at the 2004–05 trade deadline. After his rookie season with the Cougars, he was drafted in the third round, 90th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He was then signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Leafs on December 19, 2005. Playing for the Hitmen in 2005–06, Pogge was awarded the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as league MVP as well as the CHL Goaltender of the Year Award and Del Wilson Trophy as the top WHL goaltender with a 1.72 goals against average (GAA) and 11 shutouts.
Pogge turned pro in 2006–07 with the Maple Leafs American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. He received his first call up to the Maple Leafs on January 11, 2008, but did not suit up and was re-assigned to the Marlies the next day. Recording 19 wins and a 3.03 GAA in his professional rookie season, he was awarded the Marlies Fan Choice Award. The following season, on December 21, 2008, Pogge earned another call-up from the Marlies and made his first NHL start against the Atlanta Thrashers the next night, recording a win in a 6–2 victory. On January 27, 2009, he suffered his first loss in the NHL versus the Minnesota Wild 6-1.
On August 10, 2009, Pogge was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional 2011 draft pick.
On March 3, 2010, he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of a deal that sent Aaron Ward to the Ducks.
On July 27, 2011, Pogge signed a one year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. He played for their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates.
It was announce on July 18, 2012 that Pogge had signed a contract with Ritten Sport, a top level team in Italy, for the duration of the 2012-13 season.
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