Former NHL great Jaromír Jágr became the oldest player to take regular shifts in professional ice hockey on Thursday.
Jágr made his first appearance since turning 52 on Thursday, breaking legend Gordie Howe's record. Howe made his final professional hockey appearance when he was 52 years, 11 days old in 1980. He also suited up for a single shift with the Detroit Vipers in the International Hockey League at age 69 in 1997.
Jágr, who had a 24-year NHL career, rejoined the Kladno Knights in the Czech Republic for the first time since Feb. 10.