Breaking: Iginla Officially Back in the NHL
The Calgary Flames have hire their former star player and captain, Jarome Iginla, as a Special Advisor to the General Manager.
Here's Craig Conroy's official statement:
"Dating as far back as our playing days with the Flames, Jarome and I have always talked about one day working together in the NHL.
That day has finally come and I'm happy to welcome him back to Calgary. Jarome provides a creative approach and smart hockey mind to our team blended with a passion for the game, and a desire to win the Stanley Cup.
Our relationship goes back 20 years and includes being opponents and teammates combined with a long-standing friendship.
While our views on the game are similar, we often challenged each other on systems and playing style, always pushing each other to be better.
I look forward to our team benefiting from his fierce competitiveness, career experiences and love of hockey."
That day has finally come and I'm happy to welcome him back to Calgary. Jarome provides a creative approach and smart hockey mind to our team blended with a passion for the game, and a desire to win the Stanley Cup.
Our relationship goes back 20 years and includes being opponents and teammates combined with a long-standing friendship.
While our views on the game are similar, we often challenged each other on systems and playing style, always pushing each other to be better.
I look forward to our team benefiting from his fierce competitiveness, career experiences and love of hockey."
We wish him good luck in his new functions!
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JUIN 15|80 ANSWERS Breaking: Iginla Officially Back in the NHL Who do you think will be better next year? | ||
| Ottawa Senators | 50 | 62.5 % |
| Calgary Flames | 30 | 37.5 % |
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