Jagr makes Russian fans ecstatic
Published: 13 October, 2008, 20:56
Jaromir Jagr has scored 723 goals in the NHL and lifted the Stanley Cup twice. He has also won Olympic Gold. Now he’s playing in Russia and making the Avangard Omsk fans ecstatic.
The Czech hockey legend has appeared on ice in 16 games so far and earned 21 points. He's scored 10 goals and made 11 assists.
He signed a three-year deal worth $US 35 million with Avangard before the start of the current KHL season. Before that he was in the NHL with the New York Rangers.
Jagr played in Omsk during NHL lock-out in 2005 season. He scored 16 goals in the regular championship and added 4 in the play-offs.
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