There's just something special about those Staal brothers.
It was announced today that Jared Staal, brother of current and former Hurricanes captains Jordan and Eric Staal and one-time Hurricane, was named the head coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL.
"I'm really thankful for this opportunity," Staal said in a press release. "I'm excited to immerse my family into the culture and be a significant part of the Savannah community. We are eagerly looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to work. I've heard nothing but great things about the fans, the arena and the in-game experience. I'm just so excited to be a part of it and do the best job I can for the organization."
Staal had been an assistant coach with the Charlotte Checkers for the past two seasons and before that, was an assistant coach with the Orlando Solar Bears.
A 2008 pick of the Phoenix Coyotes, Staal played the majority of his career in the AHL, but did famously appear in two games for the Carolina Hurricanes alongside brothers Eric and Jordan in the 2012-13 season.
"We are very excited to welcome Jared and his family to the Ghost Pirates as our next Head Coach," said Zawyer Sports incoming Vice President of Hockey Operations Joe Ernst in a press release. "With Jared's experience in both the ECHL and AHL as a player and an assistant coach, along with knowing what it takes to build a winning team in the ECHL, he is the perfect fit. Jared's vision in how we build our winning team with his recruiting, preparation, communication and teaching will hold players accountable while establishing a winning culture that our great fans in Savannah deserve this upcoming season."
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