Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal | ||||||
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Born |
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada | September 10, 1988|||||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | |||||
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | |||||
Position | Centre | |||||
Shoots | Left | |||||
NHL team Former teams |
Carolina Hurricanes Pittsburgh Penguins | |||||
National team |
NHL Draft | 2nd overall, | ||||
Playing career | 2006–present |
Jordan Staal (born September 10, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is regarded as a premier penalty-killer and skilled two-way forward. In 2007, he became the youngest player (18 years and 153 days) to score a hat trick in league history.
Staal grew up playing minor ice hockey for the Thunder Bay Kings AAA organization. After his minor midget year,
Among his former Penguins teammates, Staal was known as "Gronk." The nickname, a reference to a
Jordan is one of the four Staal brothers, whom have all played or are currently playing professional ice hockey in the NHL. The eldest, Eric, also played for (and captained) the Hurricanes until February 28, 2016. The youngest and fourth brother, Jared, made his NHL debut on April 25, 2013, on a line together with Jordan and Eric before retiring in 2017.[3] The second-eldest, Marc, plays defence for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Playing career
Junior
Peterborough Petes
Staal played
Going into the
Professional
Pittsburgh Penguins (2006–2012)
Staal was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Penguins on October 2, 2006,
Early in Staal's rookie season, however, there was still speculation that he would be returned to his junior team before playing his 10th game to avoid allowing him to accrue a full season under the NHL's
In January 2007, Staal participated in the
Staal completed his rookie season with 29 goals, second in rookie goal-scoring to teammate Malkin, and 42 points for a Calder Memorial Trophy nomination. The award was given to Malkin, while Staal finished third in voting, behind first runner-up Paul Stastny of the Colorado Avalanche.[13] Staal also joined Malkin and Stastny on the NHL All-Rookie Team.
The next season, in 2007–08, however, Staal's production suffered a setback, managing just 12 goals and 28 points. Regardless, he was an integral part of the Penguins' 2008 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings. Playing in the semi-finals against the Philadelphia Flyers, Staal briefly left the Penguins to attend his grandfather's funeral during the series, but returned for a two-goal game four effort, in which he cued a near-comeback in the third period to cut the Flyers lead to 3–2.[14] The Penguins were eventually defeated 4–2, but managed to eliminate the Flyers the following game. As the Penguins made their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1992, the last time they won the Stanley Cup, they were defeated in six games by the Red Wings. Staal contributed 6 goals and 1 assist during the playoff run.
Early in the
At the end of the regular season, Staal was named as one of the three finalists for the Selke Trophy along with Pavel Datsyuk and Ryan Kesler, awarded annually to the best defensive forward in the league.[18] On April 30, 2010, Staal injured his right leg after his foot was sliced by Montreal Canadiens defenceman P. K. Subban's skate. He had to undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon on top of his big toe. During this injury, Staal ended up missing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals against the Canadiens, the first game Staal had missed in a Penguins uniform since his rookie season – a streak of 358 consecutive games played including the playoffs.[1]
Staal missed the entire first month of October, still recovering from foot surgery. Then, on November 1, just two days before he was to make his season debut, he was struck by a puck in practice, fracturing his hand and sidelining him again for surgery. Staal finally made his season debut at the NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2011.[19]
On April 18, 2012, Staal registered his first playoff hat trick against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 10–3 victory at the Wells Fargo Center. He would finish the series with six goals as the Penguins lost to the Flyers in six games, their second consecutive first-round playoff exit.
Carolina Hurricanes (2012–present)
On June 22, 2012, Staal was traded to the
On September 23, 2014, Staal broke his right leg in a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres.[22] In November 2016, Staal was diagnosed with a concussion. At the time of his injury, he had recorded five goals and nine points in 21 games.[23]
Staal, along with Justin Faulk, was named co-captain of the Hurricanes, on October 5, 2017.[24] At the conclusion of the 2017–18 season, Staal was named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.[25]
In December 2018, Staal was diagnosed with a concussion and was placed on long-term injury reserve (LTIR). At the time of his injury, he had recorded five goals and six assists in 27 games.[26] He was activated from LTIR on February 23, 2019.[27] During that season, the Hurricanes qualified for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs but lost in the Eastern Conference Final.[28]
On September 29, 2019, Staal was named captain of the Hurricanes, replacing Justin Williams.[29]
On April 12, 2021, Staal played in his 1,000th NHL game.[30]
On April 10, 2022, Staal scored three goals in a game against the Anaheim Ducks, registering his third regular season hat trick in the NHL. At 13 years and 142 days since his last regular season hat trick against the Red Wings in 2008 (4,898 days), it is the longest span of time between two regular season hat tricks for any player in NHL history.[31]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Championships | ||
2007 Moscow |
Staal made his international debut with
Personal life
Born the third of four boys in
Before becoming teammates in Carolina, Jordan and Eric have played together on one occasion prior, as part of
In the summer of 2007, Jordan was arrested at Eric's bachelor party. Both were charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process, while spending the night in jail. Jordan was also cited with underage drinking.[35][36]
On June 22, 2012, Staal married longtime girlfriend Heather Dysievick. The couple has three daughters and a son. Their youngest daughter was delivered stillborn on February 22, 2018, a tragedy that made him miss three games.[37]
Staal is a Christian. Staal has said, “Hockey was my identity. Sure, it pushed me to be the player I was, but it still left me empty. I made the NHL and won that Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh, fulfilling all the dreams I could ever think of, but I remember waking up a week later and realizing, ‘that’s it?’... Hockey is an unbelievable sport and something that has obviously been a big part of my life, but it's not all me; it's not something I live for. I live for God, and hockey is definitely something that I want to give God the glory for.”[38]
In 2012, the Staal Brothers created the Staal Family Foundation, an organization that tries “to help improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families.”[39]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2004–05 | Peterborough Petes | OHL | 66 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | ||
2005–06 | Peterborough Petes | OHL | 68 | 28 | 40 | 68 | 69 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 16 | ||
2006–07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 81 | 29 | 13 | 42 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
2007–08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 82 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 55 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | ||
2008–09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 82 | 22 | 27 | 49 | 37 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | ||
2009–10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 82 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | ||
2010–11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 42 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
2011–12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 62 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | ||
2012–13 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2014–15 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 46 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 82 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 75 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 79 | 19 | 27 | 46 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 50 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | ||
2019–20 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 68 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
2020–21 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 53 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 | ||
2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 78 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | ||
2022–23 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 81 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | ||
2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 80 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 44 | |||||||
NHL totals | 1,253 | 285 | 390 | 675 | 599 | 136 | 35 | 33 | 68 | 60 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2005 | Canada Ontario | U17 | 4th | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | |
2005 | Canada | U18
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5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | ||
2007 | Canada
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WC | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
2013 | Canada | WC | 5th | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Junior totals | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 16 | ||||
Senior totals | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Awards
- OHL All-Star – 2006
- Played in CHL Top Prospects Game– 2006
- Shared Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award with Evgeni Malkin – 2007
- Calder Memorial Trophy finalist – 2007
- NHL All-Rookie Team – 2007
- Players' Player Award – 2010
- Frank J. Selke Trophy finalist – 2010
- Stanley Cup champion – 2009
- Steve Chiasson Award – 2015, 2018, 2021
Records
- NHL record; youngest player to score two shorthanded goals in one game – October 21, 2006, against the Columbus Blue Jackets (18 years, 41 days; surpassed Radek Dvořák of the Florida Panthers; 20 years, 278 days on December 12, 1997)
- NHL record; youngest player to score on a penalty shot – (18 years, 41 days; surpassed Nathan Horton of the Florida Panthers; 18 years, 224 days on January 8, 2004)
- NHL record; youngest player to score a hat trick – February 10, 2007, against the Toronto Maple Leafs (18 years, 153 days; surpassed Jack Hamiltonof the Toronto Maple Leafs; 18 years, 185 days old on December 4, 1943)
- NHL record; most John Madden in 1999–2000; 6 shorthanded goals)
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- ^ "Hurricanes change it all to Staal for captain's 1,000th game celebration". National Hockey League. April 12, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
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- ^ Canes Acquire Jared Staal from Phoenix Coyotes Carolina Hurricanes News, May 13, 2010
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His cousin, winger Jeff Heerema, was Carolina's 1998 first-round pick.
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- ^ "Staals arrested for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, obstructing legal process". ESPN. July 25, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "Infant daughter of Hurricanes' Jordan Staal dies". sportsnet.ca. February 25, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Brooks, Carter (27 February 2018). "THE STAAL BROTHERS' HOCKEY DYNASTY IS ONE BUILT ON FAITH". Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ Doering, Joshua (10 November 2022). "Staal brothers play in same NHL game for 11th time as they live for God". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database