Claimed:Jarome Iginla Biography

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JAROME IGINLA BIOGRAPHY

 

Childhood

 

Jarome was born and brought up in Red Deer, Alberta. His parents were the then famous Craig Iginla and Martha Monrew. Jarome was not the brightest kid in school. In preschool, we would usually be the kid at the back of the class eating his lunch in the morning, or he would just eat the crayons the teachers gave the kids to color with. At the age of 5, Jarome was almost marked ineligible to go to kindergarten. After his antics in preschool, the school board felt that he did not have a place in their school. Jarome's mother Martha, took care of her son while her husband was overseas playing for HC Davos. Martha ended up teaching Jarome how to read and write, as well, draw. One day when Martha was cooking dinner, Jarome found the television remote, without knowing what this gadget did, Jarome pressed the big red button at the top and the monitor in front of him flashed on. Jarome was astounded by what he had seen on that screen, it was his dad playing overseas at HC Davos. Jarome did not know his dad played hockey, let alone, he didn't even know what hockey was. Jarome was immediately attached to this game and his eyes were glued to the T.V until his bedtime.

 

After constantly watching his Dad's games Jarome asked his mom if she could teach him how to play hockey. Martha was against it as she told Jarome that hockey was a very dangerous sport, and she didnt' want her only son to die playing a game. Jarome was upset about this, but he thought to himself "maybe she is right."

 

At the Age of 6 Jarome was finally accepted into the top school in Red Deer, he ended up going to kindergarten for a total of two months at the school until one day the faculty members had called upon a meeting with Jarome and his mother. The faculty members said they wanted to bump Jarome up to Grade 1, as he was excelling in the kindergarten work AKA nap time and reading. Martha was amazed at this as she had been the one teaching Jarome everything.

 

Jarome ended up getting bumped up to Grade two in that same year, so now he was studying a year ahead of his age. Math and Science were his subjects that he was the best at, while Social was something that always managed to put him to sleep.

 

 

High School

 

By the Age of 16 Jarome already had offers from top school such as Harvard, MIT and Stanford. On his first day of high school Jarome made many friends, most of which liked him for his intelligence, but also for his wide knowledge of many sports, hockey being the main sport. After a few months of hanging out with the jocks at his high school, one of them asked him "Hey Jarome, the hockey team tryouts are next week, why don't you try out?" Jarome told his jock friends that he never learned how to skate, his Mom forbid him from ever playing hockey in his life. His friends decided to teach Jarome how to skate, and in no time Jarome was probably one of the fastest skaters any member of the high school had ever seen, scouts reported him as "Speedy" and "Hunter"

 

Jarome ended up trying out for the high school varsity team, and he made the squad in his freshman year. Jarome played top line minutes with fellow friend Rick Ross. The two combined for a total of 151 points through 60 games that season. Both led the league in scoring as the top 1-2 punch in the league. Ross and Iginla went on to lead the Maroons to the State final, but before the game Ross was out with his friends and got into an altercation which led to him being sent downtown. Ross was eventually expelled from the school, which left Iginla as the last hope for the team to win this state game.

 

Iginla tried his hardest in the game, but without the chemistry of Ross he couldn't get anything going. The team ended up losing 6-0 and they were devastated. Jarome ended up transferring out of that school to join another high school in Calgary.

 

Jarome came to this school with high grades, and great athleticism but that soon declined as after focusing so much time on hockey, he missed due dates and deadlines for numerous school related items. He had put up strong numbers with this new team, as in 48 games he had 14 goals and 41 assists, but this school had a policy, if your grades are good, you stay in the school, but as soon as the grades dip, you are out. Jarome ended up being kicked out of that school and he went on back to the Red Deer school where his high school career began. Jarome finished Grade 12 with decent grades, but due to this drop colleges like Harvard and MIT dropped their invitations. Jarome played for the Maroons again only amassing 14 points in 60 games. This was the lowest point of his high school life. Jarome even contemplated taking his life due to this depression he was put in. Jarome ended up getting a letter from Boston College on a hockey scholarship and ended up going to Boston to resume his hockey career.  

 

 

Career Stats in High School:

 

 

Grade 10: Red Deer Maroons | GP: 60 | G: 30 | A: 45 | PTS: 75 

Grade 11: Calgary Royals | GP: 48 | G: 14 | A: 41 | PTS: 55

Grade 12: Red Deer Maroons | GP: 60 | G: 4 | A: 10 | PTS: 14

 

College

 

Jarome went on to play for Boston College in his year at the school, however,  his grades had just been dipping so much that he was kicked off of the team just 5 games in. Jarome took the rest of that first year off and went back home to Red Deer to relax and take all this in. His mother Martha was not on talking terms with Jarome as she was against him playing hockey this whole time "See what this has done to you? You could have become a doctor or a lawyer, you could have gone to an Ivy League school. Now look at you, you are just like your father" Jarome never really spent time with his father, whenever he came home Jarome was always travelling with his team and whenever Jarome was at home, his father was in Europe playing. 

 

Jarome came back to Boston College in his second year at the school and he excelled both academically and athletically. Jarome put up big numbers for the Boston team, amassing 68 points in 75 games. Boston went on to play in the Frozen Four tournament where they were ousted by Michigan State in the semi finals. 

 

Jarome came back to play his third year at Boston College, this was a big year for him as he could enter the draft at any time. He put up 45 points in 75 games this season, and his draft stock fell quite a bit. Jarome ended up not going drafted and he remains a free agent right now. 

 

 

College Year 1: Boston College | GP: 5 | G: 0 | A: 1 | PTS: 1

College Year 2: Boston College | GP: 75 | G: 24 | A: 44 | PTS: 68

College Year 3: Boston College | GP: 75 | G: 2 | A: 43 | PTS: 45

 

Pros

 

Skating - Jarome is a phenomenal skater, he clocked in as one of the faster skaters in the NCAA, as well, he uses that speed to his advantage whether it be for offensive or defensive purposes. In order for him to be a more effective player, he needs to use this to help his teammates as well, whether it be for chasing down a two on one, or catching up to a three on zero. 

 

Goal Scoring/Shot - Jarome knows how to light the lamp, after many high scoring season throughout college and high school, he has a knack for scoring. His shot and power are both excellent and they clock in at the top of the charts as well. Jarome needs to use this to his advantage to scare goalies with his shot, as well, draw away defenders towards him to open up his teammates. 

 

Passing/Puck skills - Jarome's passing ability is one that no other player in the world has. His hands are so soft and smooth that you get dazed just looking at him stick handle through pylons for practice. This comes to his advantage during tight spaces in games as he always looks for the smallest gap to dangle through, even if there is 100 feet across for him to do it. 

 

Cons

 

Weak - He doesn't have very good balance and can be knocked off the puck very, very easily. If he is paired up against big strong defense man, he will not get anywhere. He also needs to play alongside bigger players to defend himself, while doing this, the line lacks the scoring ability other than Jarome so he can't dish the puck off to these grinders. Jarome needs to start to bulk up his frigid little body, or he will spent more time in the stands than on the ice. 

 

Inaccurate Shot - Even with such a great shot, Jarome still does not know how to shot it accurately. Through the NCAA he had one of the worst shooting percentages in the league. Jarome really needs to get this up, as his future team may rely on him as a clutch player. In order for him to execute, he needs to start hitting the net. 

 

Undisciplined - Jarome Iginla is very undisciplined. If any member of another team aggravates him in anyway Jarome will take it a step further which leads him to time in the box. Jarome needs to learn how to control his temper and take it out on the scoreboard. If he takes stupid penalties he will cost his team goals, games and maybe even series. 

Edited August 12, 2014 by HawksFan19

[Guest Svoboda_3]

Are you shitting me here? Awesome job man!

 

However, sadly your pros and cons have to be at least 200 words each as per the rubric, so you might want to add some content.

[HawksFan19 89]

Are you shitting me here? Awesome job man!

 

However, sadly your pros and cons have to be at least 200 words each as per the rubric, so you might want to add some content.

 

Each pro and con? Or just pros all together and cons all toghert

[Guest Svoboda_3]

Altogether. A good format to do them in is:

 

Pros

 

Skating -

 

Hitting -

 

Masturbating -

 

Cons

 

Scoring -

 

Puckhandling -

 

Tight Farts -

 

Those are just examples and you are free to present them how you like, but you should have 3 of each and all 3 for pros and cons for instance should equal 200 words.

[HawksFan19 89]

I edited it, so Pros are 200 words and cons are 200 words

[Guest Svoboda_3]

I edited it, so Pros are 200 words and cons are 200 words

 

You are doing awesome man!

[HawksFan19 89]

You are doing awesome man!

 

Thank you <3

[Da Trifecta 1,902]

Overview: 3/3 This completely blew me away. It's good to hear about your player growing up. He should be good in the VHL when the time comes. Just keep up with the good work.

Grammar: 2/2 Nothing really able to dock for

Presentation: 1/1 Yes

Pros: Yeah

Cons: Definitely

 

Final: 10/10 Enjoy bro and best of luck

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