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Jarome Iginla is one of the most iconic hockey players of all time. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a six-time NHL All-Star, and a Stanley Cup champion. He is also the all-time leader in goals, points, and games played for the Calgary Flames.
Iginla began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League, playing for the Kamloops Blazers. He
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Jarome Iginla is one of the most iconic hockey players of all time. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a six-time NHL All-Star, and a Stanley Cup champion. He is also the all-time leader in goals, points, and games played for the Calgary Flames.
Iginla began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League, playing for the Kamloops Blazers. He was drafted 11th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars, but was traded to the Flames shortly after. He made an immediate impact in Calgary, and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1996-97.
Iginla was a consistent offensive force for the Flames, and was named team captain in 2003. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 2002 and 2004, and was the recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Award in 2002. Iginla was also a key member of Team Canada at the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics, helping the team to gold medals in both tournaments.
In 2013, Iginla was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals. He then signed with the Boston Bruins in 2013, and helped the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2013-14. Iginla then signed with the Colorado Avalanche in 2014, and finished his career with the Los Angeles Kings in 2017.
Throughout his career, Iginla was known for his leadership, work ethic, and offensive prowess. He is one of the most decorated players in NHL history, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
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