She would go on to play in the CWHL and represent Canada on the international stage, helping her country capture three Olympic gold medals and five world championships. Those living in the Toronto area met in a conference room to determine the inductees, who got congratulatory calls from chair of the board Lanny McDonald.It's unclear if the hall will hold its traditional in-person induction ceremony in November. You feel like so many people are watching. Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? During his tenure in Detroit, his team won more combined regular-season and playoff games (1,044) than any other NHL franchise.Holland was hired as GM of the Oilers last May.The 18-member Hall of Fame selection committee voted remotely for the first time because of travel difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Named the Red Wings' GM in 1997, he spent 22 seasons in the post, winning three Cups. Despite another solid season with 94 points, they only garnered the seventh seed in the Western Conference. He had 68 points in 81 playoff games and most notably led Calgary to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2004.Hossa was also elected in his first year of eligibility and joins 2015 inductee Chris Pronger as the only players to go into the hall while still under contract. Jarome Iginla will headline the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2020. It was always very important to me. During the season, Jarome Iginla became the Flames' all-time leader in games played, passing Al MacInnis' mark of 803. You’re trying to carry on the tradition.”Iginla was joined in the 2020 class by winger Marian Hossa, defensemen Kevin Lowe and Doug Wilson, Canadian women’s goaltender Kim St. Pierre and longtime general manager Ken Holland. In addition to two Olympic gold medals in three appearances, Iginla won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy twice as the NHL’s top goal-scorer and in 2002 won the Art Ross Trophy for the most points and Ted Lindsay Award as MVP voted by fellow players. He passed the puck to Sidney Crosby for the “golden goal” at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.“The pressure in those games, in the do-or-die games especially, it’s pretty awesome,” Iginla said. Among them is Calgary Flames' beloved former player, Jarome Iginla. But I think it made me the person I am today to never give up and just to always be ready every time I had a chance to step on the ice.”The 18-member selection committee voted remotely for the first time because of travel difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The longtime Calgary Flames captain headlined the hall’s six-person 2020 class Wednesday, making it in his first year of eligibility.Iginla will be the fourth black player inducted after Fuhr, women’s hockey pioneer Angela James and Willie O’Ree. Former teammate Iginla married his high school sweetheart, Kara, and the couple has three children: daughter Jade and sons Tij and Joe. "This honour means so much to me," Hossa said. Jarome Iginla will headline the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2020. I guess I should’ve expanded my dreams.”Holland is trying to bring the Cup back to Edmonton as GM of the Oilers, so his building work isn’t done. “Maybe for me, the third time’s the charm. Jarome Iginla of the Calgry Flames real name is Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla (wouldn't want to have to write that on all of my papers) Awards won by Iginla over the years include the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, the NHL Foundation Player Award, the Ted Lindsay Award, and so much more. Iginla played three years with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). "What an honour," St-Pierre said. Adekunle was his first name in Nigeria before he came here [at age 18]; then he changed it to Elvis because he thought it was cool. "Iginla registered 525 goals and 1,095 points in 1,219 games from 1996 through 2013 with Calgary before stops with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings. Wilson, who won the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman in 1982 and retired in 1993 said: “Timing never meant a thing to me. This was Iginla's first year of eligibility to be inducted into the hall, so you can tell that officials were absolutely itching to get the man this much-deserved accolade. The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, July 24. The NHL is still working on trying to resume its season after suspending play in March, with the playoffs potentially extending into October and delaying the start of next season until December or January.With files from The Associated PressAdd some “good” to your morning and evening.A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you.To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). We've received your submission.Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. The Blazers captured both the league title and the 1994 Memorial Cup, Canada's national junior championship.
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