The former Minnesota Wild forward got his jersey retired by the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Eric Staal played 12 seasons with the Hurricanes. He recorded 322 goals, 453 assists, and 775 points in 909 games. He won a Stanley Cup with the team and is the fourth player in the team's history to have their jersey retired.

Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Hurricanes hockey wouldn’t be where it is today without the impact of Eric Staal, whose legacy was honored as his iconic No. 12 became the fourth retired jersey in franchise

The Hurricanes tried to give Eric Staal a victory on his big day with a third-period rally, but the Ducks came away with an overtime win on Cutter Gauthier’s second goal of the game.