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'''Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla''' (born [[July 1]], [[1977]] in [[Edmonton, Alberta|Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]) is a professional [[ice hockey]] player in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).
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Iginla was named captain of the Calgary Flames in October [[2003-04 NHL season|2003]], making him the second player of African descent to be named [[Captain (hockey)|captain]] of an NHL team ([[Dirk Graham]] of the Chicago Blackhawks, was the first). In the [[2003-04 NHL season]], he scored 41 goals, sharing the goal-scoring title with [[Ilya Kovalchuk]] and [[Rick Nash]]. On [[May 20]], 2004, Iginla scored his 10th playoff goal to help the Flames advance to their first [[Stanley Cup]] Finals in 15 years. He recorded a [[Gordie Howe hat trick]] (a goal, an assist, and a fight) in Game 3 of the Finals when he [[fighting in hockey|fought]] [[Vincent Lecavalier]]. However, the Flames eventually lost to the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] in seven games.
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Since becoming an NHL all-star, Iginla has entered into several [[endorsement]] contracts with various companies [http://www.canada.com/components/printstory/printstory4.aspx?id=becb9b0f-ec9a-42b0-a327-0fbc07c14c46]. One of his most prominent corporate relationships is with the [[Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce]]. Iginla also supports many charities, including [[Cure for Cancer]]. In 2004 he was awarded the NHL Foundation Award for Community Service as well as the [[King Clancy Memorial Trophy]] in recognition of his humanitarian contributions. Iginla played in the [[2006 Winter Olympics]], where he was one of Team Canada's alternate captains.
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