Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ice hockey.
Jagr hadn’t played since Feb. 10 — five days before he turned 52 — and rejoined his Kladno Knights, a top-division team from his Czech Republic hometown, in the second game of a playoff relegation series against Vsetin.
During his break, Jagr traveled to Pittsburgh where the Penguins retired his iconic No. 68 on Feb 18. Jagr played 11 seasons with the Penguins, winning Stanley Cup titles in 1991 and 1992. It is not clear when he might retire.
I did not have any clue 🗝️