First Career Goal
Jarome Iginla made his NHL debut during the 1995-96 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He did this despite just coming off a long season with the Kamloops Blazers. Between the regular season and postseason, he played in 79 games, which is a lot for anyone, let alone an 18-year-old.
Part of what defined Iginla was his relentless work ethic and competitive edge. Like an ace in baseball, he wanted to be out there during the key situations in every game. Iginla, days after going through a grueling season, joined the Flames in their first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks.
In his first game, he picked up an assist while putting up three shots on goal. Impressive for someone who had literally just joined the team. But in his second career game, Iginla did the thing he was most famous for doing – he scored a goal.
Throughout his hockey career, he had a knack for coming through in big moments. The best players often do their best work while performing on the biggest stages. This was certainly the case for Iginla and it was obvious to see this, even when he was just 18. As a teenager, Iginla stood out and it was just the beginning for him.