Staal brothers

The Staal brothers are four Canadian brothers from Thunder Bay, Ontario, who each played in the National Hockey League.

The Staal brothers are four Canadian ice hockey players from Thunder Bay, Ontario, who each played in the National Hockey League. The family includes Eric, Marc, Jordan, and Jared Staal, and they are known as one of hockey's most prominent sibling groups. Eric, Marc, and Jordan each played at least 1,000 NHL games, a milestone they were the first trio of brothers to achieve.

Background

The Staal brothers are a family of four Canadian ice hockey players born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Their upbringing and shared interest in hockey helped produce an unusually large number of NHL players from one family.

NHL careers

Eric, Marc, Jordan, and Jared Staal each played in the NHL, although Jared had the shortest career at that level. Eric, Marc, and Jordan all reached 1,000 NHL games, a milestone they were the first trio of brothers to achieve. By 2024, Eric and Marc had retired, leaving Jordan as the last active NHL player among the four.

Team affiliations and achievements

Eric Staal spent most of his career with the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup in 2006. Jordan Staal won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. Marc Staal played for the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Philadelphia Flyers. Jared also spent time with Carolina.

Staal Family Foundation

The brothers established the Staal Family Foundation in 2012. It supports children with cancer and their families and has raised substantial funds for charitable causes.