Jarome Iginla’s hockey legacy keeps growing, and now it has reached another level.
More than a decade after the Calgary Flames icon last played in the NHL, all three of his children are now on pro hockey paths of their own. Tij Iginla was picked sixth overall by the Utah Mammoth in 2024 and is in his rookie season with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. Joe Iginla went in the third round to the Flames this past June and is currently skating for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.
And now Jade Iginla has joined the list.
The 21-year-old forward signed a one-year contract with PWHL Hamilton on Tuesday, giving her the chance to take the next step after four seasons at Brown University. In her final year with the Bears, she wore the captain’s letter and put up 17 goals and 33 points in 32 games.
Iginla had already indicated last season in an exclusive interview with Offside that Jade wanted to keep playing once her college career wrapped up. That opportunity is now here, and Hamilton is betting on her blend of production and leadership.
“Jade is exactly the type of player we want as part of the foundation of PWHL Hamilton,” said general manager Meghan Duggan. “She has demonstrated throughout her time at Brown that she can produce offensively, compete at a high level and, importantly, lead a team.
“Serving as captain is a tremendous responsibility, and Jade embraced that role while continuing to be one of the team’s top offensive contributors. We’re excited about the skill and competitiveness she brings to our forward group, and we believe she has all the qualities to make an impact in our inaugural season.”
Hamilton selected Jade 18th overall in the PWHL Draft this past June, and the new club is one of four expansion teams preparing to enter the league this season alongside Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Jose.
Fans will have to wait a bit before seeing her professional debut. The PWHL’s 2026-27 regular season is not scheduled to start until Dec. 5.
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