The Calgary Flames have officially retired Jarome Iginla’s jersey number. In a ceremony prior to Saturday’s game, the Flames raised a #12 banner to the Scotiabank Saddledome rafters.
The ceremony ran roughly an hour and was emceed by Hockey Hall of Fame honouree Peter Maher. It featured a testimonial from Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy, video tributes and gifts from Flames ownership, as well as a lengthy speech from Iginla where he thanked his family, teammates and fans for his lengthy, successful career.
It culminated with Iginla’s banner being raised between Lanny McDonald’s #9 and Mike Vernon’s #30.