The Flames retired Iginla's No. 12 jersey during a ceremony at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, making him the third player in team history to receive the honor.
Iginla is the Flames' all-time leader in goals (525), points (1,095) and games played (1,219). Former teammates Craig Conroy, Martin Gelinas, Robyn Regehr, Mike Cammalleri, Jamie McLennan, Mike Commodore and Curtis Glencross were among those to join Iginla in the ceremony.
"This is such a huge, unique honor," said Iginla, whose No. 12 will be positioned in the rafters between No. 9 (Lanny McDonald) and No. 30 (Mike Vernon). "It's not something you can prepare for. Coming out here, this is so special. It's not lost on my family or I what it means to have my name being up in the rafters."
Iginla's retirement ceremony made waves across hockey as fans and NHL players paid their respect to the Flames legend.