Marc Staal facts for kids
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Staal with the Detroit Red Wings in 2021
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| Born | January 13, 1987 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Florida Panthers Philadelphia Flyers |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 12th overall, 2005 New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 2006–2024 | ||
Marc Staal (born January 13, 1987) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former defenceman. He used to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) and now helps develop players for the New York Rangers.
Marc played for 17 seasons in the NHL. He played for the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Philadelphia Flyers. He played over 1,100 games in his career.
Marc is the second oldest of four Staal brothers who all played in the NHL. He is the third brother to play 1,000 games, making them the first group of three brothers to reach this milestone. Marc is the only defenceman among his brothers. He is also the only one who never played for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Marc's Hockey Journey
Playing Junior Hockey
Marc Staal grew up playing hockey in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He played with future NHL players like Tom Pyatt and Ryan Parent.
In 2003, Marc was picked second overall by the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft. He was a strong player for the Minor Midget Kings team.
Marc played junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves from 2003 to 2007. He became the team's captain. He helped the Wolves reach the OHL finals for the first time in 30 years.
The New York Rangers drafted Marc in the first round of the 2005 NHL entry draft. He was the 12th pick overall. Scouts thought he would be picked in the top ten. The Rangers traded to get his pick when they saw he was still available.
Marc played for Team Canada in the 2006 and 2007 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He won gold medals both times. In 2006, he was named the best defenceman of the tournament.
In 2007, the OHL gave Marc the Max Kaminsky Trophy. This award is for the OHL's Most Outstanding Defenceman. Famous NHL players like Chris Pronger also won this award. Marc also won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the OHL's playoff MVP. The Sudbury Wolves retired his jersey number (14) in 2023.
Playing in the NHL
New York Rangers Years
On October 4, 2007, Marc Staal played his first game in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers. His coach, Tom Renney, used him mostly for defence.
Marc got his first NHL point on November 1, 2007, with an assist. He scored his first NHL goal on November 14, 2007, against the New Jersey Devils. He shot the puck past goalie Martin Brodeur.
In his first season (2007–08), Marc was chosen for the YoungStars competition at the 2008 NHL All-Star Game. He scored a goal and an assist there. He finished his rookie season with 10 points and was a strong defender. The Rangers made it to the playoffs.
In the playoffs, Marc scored his first NHL playoff goal against the Devils. This goal helped the Rangers win a key game. However, the Rangers lost to his younger brother Jordan's team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, later in the playoffs.
In the 2008–09 season, Marc scored 15 points. He played in the YoungStars Competition again and scored two goals. The Rangers changed coaches to John Tortorella, who wanted more offence from his players. Marc's scoring improved towards the end of the season. The Rangers made the playoffs again but lost in the first round.
In 2009, Marc and his brothers Eric and Jordan were invited to try out for Team Canada for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Only Eric made the team.
In his third NHL season (2009–10), Marc became more of a two-way player. He set new career highs with 8 goals, 19 assists, and 27 points. He also had a great plus/minus rating of +11. The Rangers missed the playoffs that year.
In 2010, Marc signed a new five-year contract with the Rangers. In October 2010, he was named an alternate captain at age 23.
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During the 2010–11 season, Marc was chosen for his first 2011 NHL All-Star Game. He got to play on the same team as his brother Eric, which was a special moment.
On February 22, 2011, Marc was checked by his brother Eric during a game. Marc finished the season and set career highs with 22 assists and 29 points. However, it was later found that he had post-concussion symptoms. He did not play again until January 2, 2012. He only played 46 games that season.
In the 2012 playoffs, Marc scored an important overtime goal against the Washington Capitals. This goal helped the Rangers win a crucial game in the series.
In March 2013, Marc suffered a serious eye injury during a game. A shot hit him in the right eye. This injury ended his season. When he returned, he started wearing a visor for safety.
In the 2013–14 season, Marc played a full season after his injuries. He played 72 regular season games and 25 playoff games. He helped the Rangers reach the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 20 years. He was the third Staal brother to reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
In 2015, Marc signed a new six-year contract with the Rangers. He played 80 games that season, his most since 2010. He had 5 goals and 15 assists for 20 points, his best numbers since 2011. The team had a record-breaking season with 53 wins. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals again but lost.
In the 2019–20 season, Marc played his 842nd game with the Rangers. This made him seventh in games played for the team. On October 29, 2019, he was a healthy scratch for the first time in his 13-year career.
Moving to Other Teams
On September 26, 2020, Marc was traded to the Detroit Red Wings. He had been with the Rangers for a very long time.
On July 25, 2021, Marc signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Wings.
On March 12, 2022, Marc played his 1,000th NHL game. This made him, Eric, and Jordan the only trio of brothers in the NHL to each play 1,000 games.
On July 13, 2022, Marc signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers.
In March 2023, Marc and his brother Eric chose not to wear special jerseys during pre-game warmups for personal reasons.
After one season with the Panthers, Marc signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on July 3, 2023.
After the 2023–24 season, Marc Staal announced his retirement from playing hockey on September 5, 2024. He returned to the New York Rangers as a player development assistant.
About Marc's Life
Marc Staal married his high school girlfriend, Lindsay Ruggles, on August 12, 2011. They have three children: two daughters and a son.
In 2012, the Staal Brothers started the Staal Family Foundation. This organization helps children with cancer and their families.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2003–04 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 61 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2004–05 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 65 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | ||
| 2005–06 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 57 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 2005–06 | Hartford Wolf Pack | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
| 2006–07 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 53 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 68 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 22 | ||
| 2007–08 | New York Rangers | NHL | 80 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2008–09 | New York Rangers | NHL | 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | New York Rangers | NHL | 82 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | New York Rangers | NHL | 77 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | New York Rangers | NHL | 46 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||
| 2012–13 | New York Rangers | NHL | 21 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Rangers | NHL | 72 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 2014–15 | New York Rangers | NHL | 80 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 42 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 2015–16 | New York Rangers | NHL | 77 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17 | New York Rangers | NHL | 72 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | New York Rangers | NHL | 72 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | New York Rangers | NHL | 79 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | New York Rangers | NHL | 52 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 56 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 71 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| 2023–24 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 35 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 1,136 | 53 | 181 | 234 | 537 | 128 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 52 | ||||
International Play
| Medal record | ||
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| Representing Canada |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2007 Sweden | |
| Gold | 2006 Canada | |
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2004 | Canada Ontario | WHC17 |  |
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2005 | Canada | IH18 | |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | Canada | WJC | |
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2007 | Canada | WJC | |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2010 | Canada | WC | 7th | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | ||||
| Senior totals | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
See also
- Notable families in the NHL
Images for kids
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Staal during a game in the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs
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