Eric Staal Retires as a Hurricane: No. 12 to Be Retired
Eric Staal Hangs Up Skates, Hurricanes to Honor Legend. Eric Staal retirement Hockey great Eric Staal announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Tuesday, bringing an end to an illustrious 18-year career. The Carolina Hurricanes, the team where Staal made his name, will retire his iconic number 12 jersey later this season. The…