On the day that Jarome Iginla returned to Calgary to officially retired from the game of hockey, Flames fans paid tribute to him.
Encouraged to use the hashtag #ThankYouIggy, everlasting memories from fans far and wide came pouring in.
This guy ❤️#ThankYouIggy pic.twitter.com/39YtHRQ2PT
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 30, 2018
Iggy ends his career with class and dignity, as if you would expect anything different. #ThankYouIggy #retire12
— Shane Struck (@ThndrStruck) July 30, 2018
So when is 12 going to the rafters? #ThankYouIggy
— Steve Toms (@SteveToms_) July 30, 2018
Best night of my life #ThankYouIggy pic.twitter.com/lJEjTFKGGe
— kyle hogan (@HHogan977) July 30, 2018
Legit tears today.
The ultimate hockey player – fight, hit, score goals, dish the puck, carry the team and inspire the city. As a kid growing up watching Iggy, he was the best role model of the athlete I wanted to be.#ThankYouIggy https://t.co/iEBOYqdUi3
— Gilmore Junio (@cdnhappygilmore) July 30, 2018
Absolutely loved watching Iginla play hockey. Skill, grit, athleticism, toughness, leadership. He and Kipper willed that team within an inch of the Cup. So thankful he landed in Calgary. #ThankYouIggy pic.twitter.com/V6iqD6fCDO
— Corey (@Whitecaps4Life) July 30, 2018
#ThankYouIggy to the best captain and power forward to lace up the skates….happy retirement! @NHLFlames
— Chad Sykes (@sykes_show19) July 30, 2018
It's 31 outside, but I couldn't help but rep a legend at work today. #ThankYouIggy @NHLFlames pic.twitter.com/wYauHU2zuh
— Chris Vandenbreekel (@Vandecision) July 30, 2018
my favourite player to ever play the game and an all around class act on and off the ice. Shame he couldn't get a cup but the hall of fame is waiting! Happy Retirement Iggy!!! @NHLFlames #ThankYouIggy
— CivRyan (@CivRyan) July 30, 2018
Amazing to watch and listen to Jarome Iginla today. So humble. So poised. So proud and so very inspiring. #ThankYouIggy for setting the best example on and off the ice.
Thanks for the great all day coverage @Sportsnet960 and thx @GlobalCalgary for sharing the press conference.
— Kevin Webster (@KGW27) July 30, 2018
Thank you Jarome Iginla 🐐 I can’t put into words the pure joy I had watching you play, made me love the game of hockey, made me love the #Flames, what you have done for the city of Calgary and fans across 🇨🇦 is unfathomable, forever my favourite #ThankYouIggy❤️ pic.twitter.com/CZMWQH2osX
— Iginlalove (@IggyFanPage) July 30, 2018
I was there for his first goal in the 96' playoffs. I was there for the 2004 Flames Cup run when he carried the team on his back. I was there for his 500th goal. I witnessed many more goals/fights/assists in between. True legend. #ThankYouIggy
— Cody Gauthier (@CodyGauthier37) July 30, 2018
#ThankYouIggy for showing us how to play the game the right way, and more importantly showing us how to be an amazing person away from the rink #Legend
— Parker AuCoin (@Parksy_11) July 30, 2018
#ThankYouIggy for making the pass that beat America
— Mike (@HabsLaughs) July 30, 2018
After the ceremony for the beautiful Team Canada gold medal victory at the #Vancouver2010 #WinterOlympics Jarome Iginla threw his bouquet and I caught it. What a player. What a guy. Best wishes for the next chapter! #ThankYouIggy pic.twitter.com/Md0YhXFkft
— Melony Jamieson (@melonyjamieson) July 30, 2018
For all the great memories and moments you've created over the years.#ThankYouIggy pic.twitter.com/FSFU2g1TfN
— NHL (@NHL) July 31, 2018