Iginla and Kipper were the soul reasons why I ever got into hockey in the first place.
I accidentally wandered into the Flames community arenas after morning practice one day as an 8 year old. Iggy was doing laps and working on taking one timers from the left side circle. I watched mesmerized for about 10 minutes before he skated over to the bench, grabbed a sharpie from his bag, signed one of the pucks, and tossed it over the glass to me. I almost missed the bus waiting for him outside the locker rooms, honestly not wanting anything, but he offered to sign my ball cap and I didn't say no.
Easily my favourite player, favourite Flame and will always appreciate his gracious and genuine attitude to the city and his fans.
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