Iginla gets well-wishes on social media after retirement ceremony
Kopitar, Tkachuk offer congratulations for longtime NHL forward
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Jarome Iginla was one of the classiest players in the NHL for two decades, and it showed after the longtime Calgary Flames forward announced his retirement Monday.
Social media lit up with congratulations, and former teammates shared their well-wishes with Iginla, who scored 625 goals in 20 NHL seasons from 1996-2017.
Had the pleasure of playing with and against Jarome. Helluva hockey player and an outstanding person!!! All the best to you in the next chapter of your life my friend! #legendpic.twitter.com/03tcKAAmlk
On and off the ice, Iggy was a true leader that has so much love and respect for the game. I’m so lucky to have had the chance to play with him, and get to know him. Congrats to Iggy and his family on the journey through his incredible hall of fame career! #ThankYouIggypic.twitter.com/sz8jLiOOcm
Matthew Tkachuk, a Flames forward who played against Iginla as a rookie during the 2016-17 NHL season, shared a great photo from when they met at the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal while Matthew was on hand to root on his dad, Keith Tkachuk.
Congrats on an unbelievable career to one of my favorite players to watch growing up! Thank you for paving the way and setting the standard in Calgary! #ThankYouIggypic.twitter.com/Aj0fzujZ5y
Evander Kane, a forward for the San Jose Sharks, called Iginla "one of my absolute favorite players growing up. One of the greatest and most consistent goal scorers of all time" while also sending well-wishes to the longtime forward for the Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings.
Congrats to Jarome Iginla on a HOF career, he was one of my absolute favorite players growing up. One of the greatest and most consistent goal scorers of all time. pic.twitter.com/ZFWdwtpPAh
Iginla scored 525 goals in 16 seasons with the Flames, but his second-longest tenure was three seasons with the Avalanche. Each team's Twitter account posted highlight montages with some of his best moments.
