Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tij Junior Elvis Iginla is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. He played over 1,500 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings between 1996 and 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation.
Iginla with the Calgary Flames in December 2008
Iginla won gold medals at the Olympics in 2002 and 2010.
Iginla with the Flames during the 2003–04 season.
Iginla is presented with a silver stick in honour of his 400th NHL goal, March 2009.
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are the third major professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the Calgary Tigers (1921–1927) and Calgary Cowboys (1975–1977). The Flames are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Edmonton Oilers. The cities' proximity has led to a rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta".
Tom Lysiak celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Colorado Rockies. From 1972 to 1980, the Flames were based in Atlanta.
Brad Marsh with the Flames during the 1980–81 season. The team found greater playoff success, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for their first eleven seasons after moving to Calgary.
The performance of Jarome Iginla was one of the team's few bright spots during its seven-year playoff drought.
Miikka Kiprusoff won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender in 2005–06.
