Jared Staal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jared Staal |
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Staal with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013
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| Born | August 21, 1990 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Carolina Hurricanes Edinburgh Capitals |
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| NHL Draft | 49th overall, 2008 Phoenix Coyotes |
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| Playing career | 2009–2017 | ||
Jared John Staal (born August 21, 1990) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and a former player. He is currently the head coach for the Savannah Ghost Pirates. This team plays in the ECHL, which is a professional hockey league.
Before becoming a coach, Jared played professional ice hockey. He stopped playing in 2017. His last team was the Edinburgh Capitals in Scotland. Jared also played for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL is the top hockey league in North America.
Jared is the youngest of the famous Staal brothers. His older brothers, Eric Staal, Marc Staal, and Jordan Staal, are also well-known hockey players. Jordan still plays for the Carolina Hurricanes. Jared is also related to Jeff Heerema, another former hockey player.
Playing Career
Jared Staal grew up playing hockey in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He played for the Thunder Bay Kings, a top youth team. In 2006, he was picked by the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft. He was the 11th player chosen overall.
Jared played for the Sudbury Wolves during the 2007–08 season. In 2008, the Phoenix Coyotes picked him in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 49th player chosen overall. Jared is the only Staal brother not picked in the first round of the NHL draft. He is also the only one who shoots with his right hand.
In April 2009, Jared got a chance to play for the San Antonio Rampage. This team was linked to the Coyotes and played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played five games for them but then went back to the Sudbury Wolves.
In May 2010, the Carolina Hurricanes got Jared's player rights. They then signed him to a three-year contract. He started the 2010–11 season with the Charlotte Checkers. This team was the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate.
Jared later played for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He also played for the Providence Bruins, another AHL team.
In April 2013, Jared made his NHL debut with the Carolina Hurricanes. This was a big moment for him. He even started the game on a line with his brothers, Eric and Jordan.
After playing five seasons with teams linked to the Hurricanes, Jared became a free agent. In 2015, he signed with the Florida Everblades again. He was later traded to the South Carolina Stingrays. In 2016, Jared signed a contract to play in Scotland. He joined the Edinburgh Capitals in the EIHL.
Coaching Career
In June 2018, Jared Staal stopped playing hockey. He then started a new career as a coach. His first coaching job was as an assistant coach for OHA Edmonton. This team is part of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League.
In August 2019, Jared became an assistant coach for the Orlando Solar Bears. This team plays in the ECHL. He was later promoted to associate coach for the 2021–22 ECHL season. He stayed with the team until 2022.
In August 2022, Jared was named an assistant coach for the Charlotte Checkers. This AHL team was one he had played for earlier in his career. He spent five seasons as a player with the Checkers.
In May 2024, Jared Staal became the head coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates. This team also plays in the ECHL.
See also
- Staal brothers
- List of family relations in the NHL
