As Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey, a look at the ‘heart’ that drove his NHL career
Eric Staal played 12 of his 18 seasons in the NHL with the Canes. Sunday, he’ll notch another milestone: His jersey will be retired at Lenovo Center.
Eric Staal’s jersey retirement bridges the gap between two eras of Hurricanes hockey
The mantle went from Ron Francis and Glen Wesley to Rod Brind’Amour to Eric Staal, and he carried it alone for a long time, until it was no longer a privilege.
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The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey in pregame ceremony
Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
Eric Staal arrived at a franchise with no history, and helped make some worth celebrating
As a player for the Carolina Hurricanes, Eric Staal didn’t have to sit through many ceremonies like the one retiring his No. 12 on Sunday. Thanks to him and his teammates, the Canes have a lot of them these days.
Hurricanes raise Eric Staal’s No. 12 to the rafters, rally for a point against the Ducks
The Hurricanes tried to give Eric Staal a victory on his big day with a third-period rally, but the Ducks came away with an overtime win on Cutter Gauthier’s second goal of the game.
10 Memorable Moments From Eric Staal's Time With The Hurricanes
The Hurricanes retired Eric Staal's jersey on Jan. 12. Here are 10 of his best moments from his days in Carolina.
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Eric Staal celebrated before Hurricanes game with number retirement ceremony
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Eric Staal, the leading scorer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2006 when the Carolina Hurricanes won the Cup, had his jersey retired in a pregame ceremony before the Hurricanes hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Lenovo Center on Sunday.
Tough start, strong finish: Hurricanes hit milestones in comeback win over Blue Jackets
Frederik Andersen earned a win in his first home start since opening night, and Seth Jarvis had four points for Carolina in the Hurricanes’ home win over Columbus.
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As Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey, a look at the ‘heart’ that drove his NHL career
Just the thought of it is almost overwhelming. Eric Staal came to the Carolina Hurricanes with the idea of wearing No. 12 in the NHL and carving out a career. His father, Henry, had worn it years ...
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Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey number
Eric Staal’s iconic No. 12 has been raised to the rafters in Raleigh. Ahead of Sunday’s contest versus the Anaheim Ducks, the Carolina Hurricanes recognized their former captain by raising his jersey number to the rafters at the Lenovo Center.
Carolina Hurricanes Quarter Century Teams Revealed
The NHL is revealing quarter century teams for every team in the league and today, they revealed the Carolina Hurricanes First and Second Quarter-Century Teams. The members were voted on by a panel comprised of local media, retired players and club executives.
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NHL Announces Carolina Hurricanes Quarter-Century Team
The NHL on Friday, Jan. 17 announced the Carolina Hurricanes’ Quarter-Century team as part of the league’s plans to celebrate the first 25 years of the 2000s.