TORONTO,ON - DECEMBER 19: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 19, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Hurricanes 8-1.

Hurricanes release statement regarding death of Staal's daughter

Flip Livingstone
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The Carolina Hurricanes released a statement Sunday, showing support for captain Jordan Staal and his wife Heather after the passing of their infant daughter Hannah.

Staal did not dress for the Hurricanes' games on Friday or Saturday, and has not commented on the situation.

There's no word yet on his status with the team moving forward.

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