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Jaromir Jagr. Born 15.2.1972 in Kladno He is a Czech ice hockey right winger who plays for Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League.
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Jaromir Jagr • Born 15.2.1972 in Kladno • He is a Czech ice hockey right winger who plays for Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. • Jágr formerly played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers.
Career • Jágr began skating at the age of three, and he immediately showed exceptional abilities. • At his 18 he was drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins, where he won 2 Stanley Cups. After 10 seasons he moved to Washington Capitals and then to New York Rangers. • In 2008 he moved to Russia to play for Avangard Omsk. • He also played many international games. In 1998 he won gold medal in ice hockey in winter olympics. • He also won 2 world championships with czech team. • He wears jersey with number 68, as a memory to his grandfather who died during Soviet occupation in 1968.
His records • Most assists by a rookie in Stanley Cup Finals - 5 • Most regular season points by a right wing - 149 • Most regular season assists by a right wing - 87 • Most regular season points by a European born and trained player - 149 • Most regular season points by a player born outside of Canada - 149 • Most all-time regular season points by a European born and trained player - 1599 • Most all-time regular season goals by a European born and trained player - 646