Conference Finals -
This is it - this is when only the best teams will shine and get to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Eastern Conference - Pittsburgh Penguins v. Carolina Hurricanes - Brother against Brother - Eric Staal of the Canes will go against his younger brother Jordan Staal of the Pens.
Western Conference - my beloved Red Wings stood tall and strong against the Blackhawks. Wings won Game 1, dominated with a 5-2 victory.Go Wings !!!!!!!
I wish these were my boys! To have one child in the NHL is great but Henry & Linda Staal must be so proud to have three sons, not only in the NHL but playing in three great teams. Their youngest, Jared, was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes and is currently in the system playing for Sudbury Wolves. I never attended a game with the Carolina Hurricanes, so the above photo would have to be for now.
Photo above - Jordan Staal #11 - Center - Pittsburgh Penguins. Eric Staal (below) #18 - Defenseman - New York Rangers. Eric Staal, #12 - Center - Carolina Hurricanes, the oldest is the only one with the Stanley Cup ring in 2006.
Conference Finals -
