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  Jaromir Jagr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jagr wears the number 68 in honor of the Prague Spring rebellion that occurred in the Czech Republic in 1968, also the year in which his grandfather died while in prison.
Jagr was the first Czechoslovakian player to be drafted by the NHL without first having to defect to the west.
Jaromir Jagr led the Czech Republic to Gold at the 2005 World Hockey Championship in Austria; and was elected a tournament all-star in the process.
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 Jagr, Jaromir - MSN Encarta
Jagr, Jaromir, born in 1972, Czech American professional ice hockey player who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win the National Hockey League (NHL) title in 1991 and 1992.
An immediate fan favorite, Jagr chose jersey number 68 to honor the Czech people’s suffering during the Soviet invasion of Prague in 1968.
Despite a strong effort—52 goals and 69 assists—in 2000-01, Jagr was traded to the Washington Capitals after the season.
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 Jaromir Jagr Biography, pictures and stats - Hockey Fans
Jaromir Jagr was born on February 15, 1972 in Kladno, Czech Republic.
Jagr was drafted in 1990 by the Pittsburgh Penguins as their 1st choice, 5th overall.
Jagr's offensive numbers continued to improve year over year, and in 1995 he became the first European player to win the Art Ross trophy with 149 points in the regular season.
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 Jaromir Jagr
Jagr still resides in the Czech Republic during the off season.
The younger Jagr showed his athletic aptitude early, he began skating at age three and was always one of the best players as he worked his way up through the Czech hockey leagues.
Disgruntled the Washington ownership are now attempting to trade Jagr, but a year before a new Collective Bargainning Agreement[?] is to be signed, it seems like few teams, if any, might be willing to risk $10 million on Jagr.
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 Caps' Corner - Washington Capitals NHL Hockey - Jaromir Jagr
Jagr is exceptionally fast for a big man of 235 pounds, and is nearly impossible to knock off his feet.
Jagr can not only skate effortlessly, but is one of the game's top stickhandlers, aided by his extremely long reach and acute hand-eye coordination.
Jagr was effective in a different role, but he is not the Cap whose game should be required to adapt to suit his linemates.
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 ESPN.com - NHL - Jagr hopes Wilson will let him play his style
Jaromir Jagr, a seven-time All-Star, and defenseman Frantisek Kucera are headed to Washington for three minor-league prospects: Kris Beech, Michal Sivek and Ross Lupaschuk.
Jagr's first comments on the deal were made to the CTK news agency in the Czech Republic, where he is on vacation.
Jagr asked to be traded, and didn't seem particularly happy, even after Lemieux returned and the Penguins made a drive for the Stanley Cup.
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 Jaromir Jagr : USAToday.com - Jaromir Jagr Biography from USAToday.com
ET Jaromir Jagr has been named the Czech Republic's player of the year for the seventh time.
Jagr had a tremendous comeback season in 2005/06, collecting 54 goals and 123 points while leading the Rangers back into the playoffs.
With the NHL once again cracking down on infractions and allowing skilled players to come to the forefront once again, Jagr should be a top pick in all fantasy formats in the upcoming season as he is once again performing as he did with Pittsburgh back in his younger years.
fantasyhockey.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=NHL&id=32   (398 words)

  
 National Hockey League Players' Association
On July 11, Jaromir was traded with Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals for Kris Beech, Michal Sivek, Ross Lupaschuk and future considerations.
Jaromir also led the team with 13 power-play goals and nine game-winning goals as the Capitals made it back into the playoffs.
In 2003-04, Jaromir was traded on Jan. 23 to the New York Rangers for Anson Carter.
www.nhlpa.com /WebStats/PlayerBiography.asp?ID=2605   (1170 words)

  
 Jaromir Jagr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The younger Jagr showed his aptitude early; he began skating at age and was always one of the best as he worked his way up through Czech hockey leagues.
Jagr also agreed a million dollar a year pay cut allow the trade to go ahead.
Jagr wears the number 68 in honor the Prague Spring rebellion of 1968.
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 Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Jaromir Jagr
Jagr grew up in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, where he played for his hometown team and his size and skill began to garner the attention of scouts.
Jagr's mood and his game were both elevated; he scored six goals and nine assists in the month after Hrdina arrived, and finished fourth in rookie scoring with 57 points.
One writer re-arranged the letters in "Jaromir" to spell "Mario Jr.", and that was the impression most people had of the skilled winger, who shared many physical attributes with his captain: the long, dark hair spilling out beneath the helmet; a strong, yet nimble body; and an offensive explosiveness.
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 ESPN.com: NHL - IRS tells Jagr he's in hock for $3M in back taxes
Jagr made more than $10 million, including bonuses, from the Pittsburgh Penguins in his last season with the team, 2000-2001.
"Jaromir and his financial advisers are aware of the situation and he has been assured that the proper steps are being taken by his financial team to resolve this matter," said Linda Dozoretz, a spokeswoman for IMG, Jagr's sports marketing management team.
Jagr has 30 days after receiving notice of the lien's filing to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals to contest the action.
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 Player of the Month - May 2005 - Jaromir Jagr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jaromir Jagr was a dominant force behind the Czech victory in Austria that thwarted Canada winning its third straight gold medal.
Jagr still draws defensemen to him and is able to create openings for his team mates with nifty laser guided passes.
Jagr was held scoreless (as he would be in the semi-final against Sweden), but his presence on the ice always seemed to worry the opposition.
www.eurohockey.net /players/playerofthemonth/200505_jaromir_jagr.html   (1093 words)

  
 BookRags: Jaromir Jagr Biography
Jaromir Jagr arrived as a star for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1994-95 National Hockey League (NHL) season.
Jagr, who had played in the shadow of his more famous teammate, had his chance to shine.
Jaromir Jagr (YAR-ah-meer YAH-guhr) was born February 15, 1972, in Kladno, Czechoslovakia.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jaromir Jagr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965, in Montréal, Québec, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006.
Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006.
On March 27th, 2006 against Buffalo, Jagr had a goal and an assist, which tied both the Rangers single season goal record of 52 (Adam Graves, 1993-94) and the Rangers single season points record of 109 (Jean Ratelle, 1972-73).
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 NBCOlympics.com - Athletes - Jaromir Jagr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Forward Jaromir Jagr of the New York Rangers has been the Czech Republic's leading scorer at each of the past three world championships that he has played in.
Jagr has represented the Czech Republic at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, the 1994, 2002, 2004 and 2005 World Championships, and the World Cup of Hockey in 1996 and 2004.
Jagr was selected with the fifth pick in the 1990 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
www.nbcolympics.com /athletes/5085518/detail.html   (370 words)

  
 Jagr says to keep top talent Penguins need a new arena
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Jaromir Jagr has heard that the Penguins are trying to trade Alexei Kovalev, continuing the long exodus of Pittsburgh's top NHL talent.
Jagr's exit, via trade to the Washington Capitals in July 2001 for three prospects and cash, was one of many in recent years forced out in large part by the Penguins' limited budget.
Jagr was asked if he felt that even the promise of a new arena would have allowed him and others such as defenseman Darius Kasparaitis to have remained Penguins.
www.post-gazette.com /penguins/20030202jagr0202p5.asp   (199 words)

  
 Jaromir_Jagr
Jaromír Jagr returned to the Jagr of old at this year's World Hockey Championship in Austria.
He currently leads the NHL in goals and total points and his return to dominance is the main reason why the Rangers are one of the best teams in the NHL so far this season.
He leads the league in goals with 40 and is tied for second in the league with 48 assists.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/j/ja/jaromir_jagr.html   (1378 words)

  
 Jaromir Jagr
One of the SHL's most dangerous forwards, Jagr has made a routine of always being around the top of the scoring leaders.
He won the Hart Trophy in 2001-02, and was a member of the SHL All-Star team that season.
Jagr will go down as one of the true greats at right wing, as well as his era's top talent.
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 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on jaromir jagr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jaromir Jagr, he of the sandpaper voice and 60-inch thighs, has been crowned the King of Czech Hockey for the best Czech Player (the Golden Stick...
Jaromír Jágr, better known in English as Jaromir Jagr, (born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia) is regarded as one of the top ice hockey players in the NHL today, and is one of the best European players that has ever worn an NHL uniform.
On March 18, 2006 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jagr became only the 6th Rangers player in team history to break the 100-point barrier, and became the only Ranger right winger to score 100 points in a season.
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 Jaromir Jagr: near unbreakable
Jaromir Jagr showed how good player he is once again.
Jagr showed great spirit and played an outstanding game.He recorded two assists and hit the cross bar after an amazing move.
Jagr moved to Brno where he was treated in hospital and did not play against the Kazakhstan.
www.eurohockey.net /news/story.html?id=20050509132513jaromirjagrnearunbreakable   (614 words)

  
 ►► Jaromir Jagr Pucks
Jaromir Jagr is one of the best hockey players of all time.
Jagr's biggest season came in 1999 when he won the NHL MVP award.
Jagr is a 7-time All-NHL First Team and he holds the scoring record for most points in a single season by a right wing (149).
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 New York Rangers Official Web Site :: Game Recap - Overtime victory caps Jagr's record afternoon
Jagr has won the award five previous times but never with the flair for drama he has displayed this season.
Jagr began the Rangers' comeback late in the first period by scoring his 53rd goal of the 2005-06 season to become the Blueshirts' all-time single-season goals leader.
Thomas managed to stop the Jagr shot, but Nylander was right there on the doorstep to pull the puck away from the Boston goalie and execute an alert deke move ending with a backhand into the right side of the net.
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Jaromir Jagr joined the New York Rangers in early 2004 as a seasoned right wing hockey player read to give the Rangers the boost they needed to end th...
Jaromir Jagr joined the New York Rangers in early 2004 as a seasoned right wing hockey player ready to give the Rangers the boost they needed to end t...
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 Jaromir Jagr’s Lucky Hockey Stick Stolen in Moscow - NEWS - MOSNEWS.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Avangard Omsk forward Jaromir Jagr has revealed that two of his hockey sticks have been stolen ahead of a match against Dinamo in Moscow, Interfax news agency reported Tuesday.
Jagr had scored a winning shot during the European Champion Cup with one of the sticks, Sulyagin said.
Avangard is sponsored in part by Roman Abramovich, the influential Russian tycoon and owner of Chelsea F.C. Jagr left the Czech league where he had been playing during a labor dispute that has shut down North America’s National Hockey League (NHL).
www.mosnews.com /news/2005/03/29/jagr.shtml   (548 words)

  
 ITC's Jaromir Jagr Hockey Card Tribute
Unsettled superstar Jaromir Jagr was, after months of speculation, traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The question of whether the return Patrick got for the superstar from Kladno was acceptable probably won’t be answered for some time and depends on how the three prospects involved develop and whether that development is within the Penguins organisation.
The In The Crease Jaromir Jagr hockey card tribute has taken a lot of work to put together.
www.inthecrease.co.uk /html/itcjagr.html   (314 words)

  
 Jaromir Jagr NHL Hockey at CBS SportsLine.com
Jaromir Jagr landed the Lester B. Pearson Award, which is given to the league's most outstanding player as voted on by the NHLPA.
Jagr suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the team's disappointing first-round playoff loss against the Devils and he had successful surgery in early May to fix the problem.
He is expected to be back and better than ever when training camp comes around and he will once again be a first-round Fantasy selection after a couple of un-Jagr like years.
www.sportsline.com /nhl/players/playerpage/19278   (283 words)

  
 JAROMIR JAGR'S HOUSE OF HOCKEY
CONGRADULATIONS to Jaromir Jagr on getting the most All-Star votes in league history.
On Feb. 6, Jagr notched a goal and an assist in the All-Star game.
F.Y.I.: every all-star game jagr has been in he has started.
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