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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.
15 Interesting Facts About Jarome Iginla
A Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Jarome Iginla was a prolific power forward and long-time captain of the Calgary Flames, known for his scoring prowess and leadership.
Position
Right Wing, Winger
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada, in 2002 and 2010.
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He is the Calgary Flames' all-time leader in goals, points, and games played.
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He won the Art Ross Trophy and Maurice Richard Trophy in the same season.
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His number 12 jersey was retired by the Calgary Flames in 2019.
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He is one of only seven players in NHL history to score 30 goals in 11 consecutive seasons.
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He became the 19th player in NHL history to score 600 career goals in 2016.
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He was named the captain of the Calgary Flames at the start of the 2003-04 season.
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He led the 1996 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in scoring with 12 points.
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His surname means "big tree" in Yoruba, his father's native language.
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He played goaltender in his first two years of organized hockey before switching to right wing.
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He donated $2,000 to the children's charity Kidsport for every goal he scored while with the Flames.
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He was selected 11th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
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He became the first Black man to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in 2002.
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He once booked hotel accommodations at his own expense for four Calgarians he met at the 2002 Winter Olympics who were sleeping in their car.
About Jarome Iginla
Jarome Iginla was a dominant power forward who played over 1,500 NHL games, primarily as captain of the Calgary Flames. He was a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, and captured the Art Ross Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020, he is the Flames' all-time leader in goals, points, and games played.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2020
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2002, 2010
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Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
2002, 2004
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Art Ross Trophy
2002
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Lester B. Pearson Award
2002
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jarome Iginla.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing, Winger
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Age: 48 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: Edmonton, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 625
Assists: 675
Points: 1300
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1995
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Calgary Flames Pittsburgh Penguins Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche Los Angeles Kings
Jarome Iginla played for 5 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Dallas Stars in 1995.