"KLADNO, Czech Republic -- At age 53, Jaromir Jagr began his 38th professional season by playing on the fourth line for his hometown Kladno Knights in a 3-1 victory over Vitkovice on Friday night in the Czech league. The former NHL great logged 10:08 minutes ice time and joined the power play unit in a season debut that had been delayed because of a muscle problem."
"Jagr made his debut for Kladno at age 16 and returned to the club in 2018 when the Calgary Flames released him. Jagr remains second on the NHL's all-time points list, only trailing Wayne Gretzky. Jagr, whose 766 NHL goals rank him No. 4 all-time on that list, played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh, winning the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1991 and 1992."
""He makes his presence felt in the locker room," forward Jakub Konecny said. "We have a lot of fun with him." Until early this year, Jagr served in dual roles as Kladno player and owner, splitting his time between chasing sponsors and dealing with administrative duties and ice time. Jagr acquired full ownership in 2017 and sold a majority stake in Kladno last January to boost the team financially."
Jaromir Jagr, age 53 years, 244 days, opened his 38th professional season by playing on the fourth line for Kladno Knights in a 3-1 win over Vitkovice, logging 10:08 minutes and joining the power play after a muscle issue delayed his debut. Jagr debuted for Kladno at 16 and returned in 2018 after leaving the NHL; he ranks second all-time in NHL points and fourth in goals with 766. He won two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh (1991, 1992). Jagr held dual player-owner roles, sold a majority stake last January, and aims to help Kladno reach the playoffs.
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