Guide Note

Jordan Staal is a professional hockey player with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. He has played with the Penguins since the 2006-2007 season, when he set several NHL records during his rookie year.

Fast Facts

Born: September 10, 1988
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Nickname: Gronk
Two older brothers, Eric and Marc, and one younger brother, Jared also play in the NHL
Arrested in 2007 for disorderly conduct, obstruction and underage drinking at brother Eric's bachelor party

Career Highlights

Staal began his career with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League in 2004. He was then drafted second overall in the 2006 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Stall joined the Penguins for his NHL debut the same year, playing 81 of 81 regular season games and scoring 29 goals and 13 assists. He was selected for the NHL Young Stars Game in 2007 as well as breaking the long standing NHL record of the youngest player to score a hat-trick (three goals in a single game). Stall accomplished this feat at 18 years and 153 days. He also became the youngest player in NHL history to score two shorthanded goals in a single game and the youngest player to score on a penalty shot. These feats led to his Calder Trophy nomination that year for the NHL's most outstanding rookie.

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Jordan Staal

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Jordan Staal Vital Stats

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- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2005-2006

Jordan Staal Timeline

September 10, 1988: Born
2004: Signed with the Peterborough Petes
2006: Drafted 2nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
2006: Played in 2006 Memorial Cup
2006: Signed to professional contract by the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Post-Gazette: Staal Stays Cool, While Rumors Swirl (2006)
The Sporting News: Staal's Scoring Surprises Penguins (2007)

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YouTube: Hat Trick (Time: 2:29)
YouTube: Jordan Staal Goal #8 (Time: 0:57)
YouTube: Jordan Staal is Gronk (Time: 2:13)
YouTube: Jordan Staal #11 Footage (Time: 3:45)
Hulu.com: Jordan Staal's Player Profile (Time: 2:49)

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