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Staal, Taylor Pyatt, Brad Richards, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan – Inaugural Brad Richards Foundation Wines of The World Hosted by Hotel Chantelle on October 2, 2012 – Hotel Chantelle – New York City, NY, USA -Marco Sagliocco / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: January 13, 1987
Ethnicity: Dutch
Marc Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A defenceman, he played for the New York Rangers, of whom he was also the alternate captain; the Detroit Red Wings, the Florida Panthers, and the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL); and was with the Canada national team. He is 6′4″.
Marc is the son of Linda and Henry Staal, who are sod farmers. His grandparents were all Dutch. He is the brother of professional hockey players Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, and Jared Staal. He is married to Lindsay Ruggles, with whom he has three children.
Marc’s paternal grandfather was named John Staal (the son of Auko Staal and Anneke).
Marc’s paternal grandmother was named Lammie Post.
Marc’s maternal grandfather was named John VanderZwaag (the son of Hemke VanderZwaag and Rika).
Marc’s maternal grandmother was named Riek VanderLinde.
Sources: http://www.nytimes.com
Obituary of Marc’s paternal grandfather, John Staal – http://www.legacy.com