Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal was drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the second Staal brother to be drafted this high after older brother Eric. Staal has won the OHL Championship with the Peterborough Petes and played in the 2006 Memorial Cup. He was also selected for the 2006 CHL Top Prospects Game.
Staal was signed to a professional contract by the Penguins on October 2, 2006, and began the 2006-2007 season with the team in the NHL. He led the NHL in short handed goals that season and became the only rookie to ever score two short handed goals in one game (October 21, 2006).
Staal was a member of the 2007 Canadian IIHF World Championship team that won gold in a 4-2 win against Finland in Moscow.
Jordan Staal is quickly becoming one of the players to watch in the league, adding more young offensive firepower to the Penguins. Along with Crosby and Malkin, Jordan Staal adds another center to the team with great skill and power. He'll make an impact in the NHL.
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