Jagr, NHL legend, starts his 38th season at 53 years old

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In a comeback that has captured the attention of ice hockey fans, Jaromir Jagr, at 53 years old, began his 38th professional season. The legendary player participated in the victory of his home team, the Kladno Knights, with a score of 3-1 over Vitkovice in the Czech league.Jagr, who has left an indelible mark on the world of hockey, played on the fourth line and accumulated 10 minutes and 8 seconds of ice time. His season debut was slightly delayed due to a muscle problem.This match marked the 15th game of the season for Kladno. Jagr, at 53 years and 244 days old, once again demonstrated his passion for the sport.His career with Kladno began at the age of 16. In 2018, he returned to the team after his time with the Calgary Flames. Jagr remains in second place on the NHL points list, surpassed only by Wayne Gretzky.With 766 goals in the NHL, Jagr is fourth in the historical ranking in this category. During his career, he played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh, where he won the Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992.He makes his presence felt in the locker room. We have a lot of fun with him.Until the beginning of this year, Jagr combined his role as a player with that of owner of Kladno, dividing his time between finding sponsors, administrative tasks, and time on the ice.Jagr acquired full ownership in 2017 and sold a majority stake in January to financially strengthen the team.The player expressed his desire to complete the season, hoping to lead Kladno to the playoffs for the first time. Unfortunately, they failed to reach the playoffs last season, so he has another chance this season.

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