Jaromir Jagr Set to Make Exciting Season Debut Tonight
Jaromír Jágr is poised to make his long-awaited season debut tonight for Rytíři Kladno. He is set to face Vítkovice Ridera in a home game, marking his first match in his 38th professional hockey season.
Jágr’s Comeback After Injury Delay
Previously, Jágr was scheduled to play on September 30 against Energie Karlovy Vary. However, he was scratched shortly before the game due to an undisclosed muscle injury. After an 18-day wait, the hockey icon, now 53 years old, appears ready to hit the ice.
Performance Last Season
In the 2022-23 season, Jágr participated in 39 out of Kladno’s 52 regular-season games. He recorded five goals and 11 assists, totaling 16 points along with 16 penalty minutes. As the season concluded, many speculated if this would be his final one, but his participation in training camp hinted at the continuation of his illustrious career.
Exciting Additions to the Team
Tonight’s game also features Swedish goaltender Oscar Dansk, making his debut in the Czech Extraliga. Dansk signed with Kladno on October 1 and previously played six games in the NHL with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kladno’s Current Standing
- Kladno is in 13th place out of 14 in the Extraliga.
- The team has achieved four wins in 14 games this season.
- They have not ranked higher than 13th since being promoted in 2021.
New Leadership in Kladno
In a significant organizational move, Tomáš Plekanec has been appointed as Kladno’s new sports director. This role is akin to a director of hockey operations in the NHL, marking an exciting transition for the team.
The Kladno versus Vítkovice game is set to begin at 18:00 local time in Czechia, or noon ET. Fans are eager to see Jágr’s return to the ice as he continues to defy age in pursuit of his legendary career.
