When Staal does return, Stempniak said it would be best to just be there as a friend. The two sit close to each other in the Canes PNC Arena locker room. The Hurricanes put out a statement Sunday saying the Staals infant daughter, Hannah, had died and asked for privacy for Staal and the family. She died on Saturday. Jordan Staal of Carolina Hurricanes says infant daughter died of Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. Jordan Staal and his wife, Heather, said in a statement Wednesday that a terminal birth defect led to the death of their infant daughter. Are 90 Day Fiances Carlos and VaLentine Still Together? During the course of the 200506 season, Staal was also selected to play in the 2006 CHL Top Prospects Game. He is not dating anyone. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Hurricanes release statement regarding death of Staal's daughter Gabby Petito Case: Laundrie Attorney Seeks Text, Call Receipts. Staal made his international debut with Team Canada at the 2007 World Championships in Moscow. Staal, 29, said it has been more difficult in many respects for Heather, whom he married June 22, 2012, the same day he was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hurricanes. Jordan Staal helped give them the boost they needed toward a playoff push. Its been challenging in many areas. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please enter valid email address to continue. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Jordan Staal has been in a relationship with his wife, Heather Dysievick, since 2007. . Jordan was also cited with underage drinking. The Hurricanes announced Hannah's death Sunday, though they didn't publicly reveal the cause. Just life in general, Staal said Friday. So it was kind of a fine line of when to tell people. In Touch Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Daugher of Hurricanes' Jordan Staal dies - Sports Illustrated Staal is an 11-year NHL veteran who has played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes. He is regarded as a premier penalty-killer, both for his strong defensive skills and ability to score and set up shorthanded goals. Hurricanes Announce Jordan Staal's Infant Daughter Has Died Heather, mourned the loss of infant daughter Hannah, who died as a . Its hard not to think about (Hannah) and so it can affect your mindset and your approach to what you want to do daily. Updated: March 2, 2018 . Staal was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Penguins on October 2, 2006,[5] and made the immediate jump from junior to the NHL in 200607 at the age of 18. Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal and his wife say their infant daughter died of a terminal birth defect. You just want to be available, he said. Before Hannah, Jordan and Heather welcomed two daughters: Abigail, on January 2, 2015, and Lilah, on July 5, 2017. The anguish was deep and the pain has been lasting. According to ESPN, Hannah passed away on Saturday. Its not easy, Staal said. This story was originally published March 23, 2018, 3:09 PM. Carolina Hurricanes new dads Jake Gardiner, Jaccob Slavin, Jordan