Jarome Iginla

Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion

Jarome Iginla - Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion
Born

July 1st, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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This Canadian ice hockey player was a right winger who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Iginla spent the majority of his career with the Calgary Flames, where he became the franchise’s all-time leader in goals and points. He led the Flames to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2004 and won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 201 Cup. Iginla achieved significant individual success, winning the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 2002 and the Maurice Richard Trophy for leading the league in goals during the 2001–02 season. His international career included representing Canada in multiple tournaments, contributing to gold medal victories in the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Stanley Cup Champion with Pittsburgh Penguins

Hart Memorial Trophy winner in 2002

Maurice Richard Trophy winner in 2002

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