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 ...
The Hurricanes retired Eric Staal's jersey on Jan. 12. Here are 10 of his best moments from his days in Carolina.
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 Carolina Hurricanes retired Eric Staal’s jersey Sunday, then put him to work. Staal was the siren sounder at the Lenovo Center as the Canes took the ice to face the Anaheim Ducks.
ONLY THREE PLAYERS HAVE HAD THEIR JERSEY NUMBERS RETIRED IN CAROLINA HURRICANES HISTORY SUNDAY. THAT NUMBER JUMPED UP TO FOUR AS THE CANES HONORED FORMER CAPTAIN ERIC STAAL AHEAD OF THEIR GAME ...