However , at the beginning of the season , Vokoun injured his thumb during a game and was required to have surgery .
On 24 July 2006 , Vokoun was cleared to resume his career and returned for the 2006 -- 07 NHL season .
At the beginning of the season , Vokoun injured Vokoun 's thumb during a game and was required to have surgery .
On 24 July 2006 , Vokoun was cleared to resume his career and returned for the 2006 -- 07 NHL season .