Eric Staal
Eric Craig Staal (born October 29, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens. Eric is the oldest of the Staal brothers, which includes former teammates Marc, Jordan, and Jared.
| Eric Staal | |||
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Staal with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013 | |||
| Born |
October 29, 1984 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Free agent Carolina Hurricanes New York Rangers Minnesota Wild Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Florida Panthers | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL Draft |
2nd overall, 2003 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| Playing career | 2003–present | ||
Staal is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006, and both the 2007 World Championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics with Team Canada.
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