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Jordan Staal

#11 Jordan Staal

Left-Handed Center
6'4'', 220 lbs.
Born Sept 10, 1988 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Drafted by Penguins, 1st Round of 2006 Entry Draft
NHL Debut: 10/5/06, vs. Philadelphia
First NHL Goal: 10/12/06, vs. Rangers
Career Regular Season Scoring: 73 G, 140 Pts
Career Post-Season Scoring: 13 G, 19 Pts

Day With the Cup: "I got lucky - I got it the afternoon before my full day. I had a chance to bring it out to my camp, take some pictures, hang out with my family and my grandparents. The next day, went to the hospital and did an event with the city. Ate some ice cream out of it."

Off-season Activities: Very few. "I pretty much stayed out in my cabin on the lake, and just relaxed."

Second Sport: Golf. "I try to be good, but I'm not that great. I try to get out there as much as I can."

Favorite Pittsburgh Area Courses: Nevillewood, Diamond Run. "A lot of good courses around here."

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Alternate Favorite Movie, after I informed Jordan that Max Talbot had already chosen Gladiator: Anchorman

Favorite TV Show: Family Guy

Favorite Band (Right Now): Kings of Leon

Last Concert I Saw: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mellon Arena

Current Car: Cadillac Escalade; "But I'm working on a new one."

Favorite Beer: Coors Light

Favorite Pittsburgh Restaurants: Capital Grille. "It's always a solid choice, if you ever need to make a last-minute decision."