RALEIGH, N.C. – Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal and his wife Heather are mourning the death of their infant daughter Hannah.
The National Hockey League team on Sunday issued a brief release.
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Hurricanes organization are with Jordan and Heather Staal on the loss of their infant daughter, Hannah. We ask that you please respect their family’s privacy at this time.”
Staal missed the Hurricanes past two games, tending to what the team termed a personal matter.
Condolences from around the hockey world were quickly posted to social media accounts.
Former NHL defenceman Ryan Whitney was among the first to respond.
“Jordan Staal is such a good person, my heart breaks with the news of his daughter passing away. Prayers to he and his family,” Whitney wrote.
