Jordan Staal (born September 10, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is regarded as one of the NHL's premier penalty-killers, both for his strong defensive skills, along with his scoring touch that makes him a threat for shorthanded goals. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins for 6 seasons before he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on June 22, 2012.
Awards
OHL All-Star - 2006
Played in CHL Top Prospects Game - 2006
Shared Pittsburgh Penguins Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award with Evgeni Malkin - 2007 Calder Memorial Trophy nomination - 2007 NHL All-Rookie Team - 2007 Stanley Cup - 2009 (Pittsburgh Penguins) Frank J. Selke Trophy nomination - 2010
Records
NHL record; youngest player to score two shorthanded goals in one game - October 21, 2006 against the Columbus Blue Jackets (; surpassed Radek Dvořák of the Florida Panthers; 20 years, 278 days on December 12, 1997) NHL record; youngest player to score on a penalty shot - (; surpassed Nathan Horton of the Florida Panthers; 18 years, 224 days on January 8, 2004) NHL record; youngest player to score a hat trick - February 10, 2007 against the Toronto Maple Leafs (; surpassed Jack Hamilton of the Toronto Maple Leafs; 18 years, 185 days old on December 4, 1943) NHL record; most short-handed goals by a rookie, in 2006–07 (7 shorthanded goals; surpassed Gerry Minor of the Vancouver Canucks in 1980–81 and John Madden in 1999–00; 6 shorthanded goals)