Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
Latest News about Jordan Staal
15/07/2026
Jordan Staal is set to appear in his 1,400th career regular season NHL game when the Carolina Hurricanes face the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh. He becomes the sixth active player and 48th all-time to reach this milestone, cementing his status as a long-term fixture in the league since his 2006 draft debut.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jordan Staal |
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| Known For | NHL center and captain of the Carolina Hurricanes |
| Current Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Position | Center |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 100 kg |
| Shoots | Left |
Personal Life
| Married to Krista Staal |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Krista Staal |
Family
| Brother | Jared Staal |
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Career
| Draft | 2nd overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| NHL Debut Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Stanley Cup Wins | 2009 with the Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Leadership Roles | Captain of the Carolina Hurricanes since 2019 |
| Contract | Four-year, $11.6 million extension through 2026-27 with full no-move clause for first three seasons and no-trade clause for final season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Selected second overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. | |
| 2. Won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. | |
| 3. Known for defensive play and face-off ability. | |
| 4. One of four Staal brothers to play in the NHL (along with Eric, Marc, and Jared) | |
| 5. Set to play in his 1,400th career regular season NHL game in July 2026 |