RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — 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.
RALEIGH, N.C. — 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.
The 40-year-old Staal, who retired in July after signing a one-day contract with the team, joined Rod Brind’Amour , Ron Francis and Glen Wesley in the rafters. Aside from the individual accomplishments, Staal also saw the franchise carve its place in history with a Stanley Cup in 2006. He called that the highlight of his career.
Staal was joined for the ceremony by family, including his brothers Jordan, the current Hurricanes captain, and Marc, a former NHL defenseman. Current Hurricanes players took in the festivities from the bench, and several of his former teammates were also present. Cam Ward and Justin Williams, members of the Hurricanes Hall of Fame, donned varsity jackets and watched the ceremony from the ice.
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