Marc Staal

Taylor Pyatt, Marc Staal, 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. He is a defenseman and alternative captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League.

Marc is the son of Linda and Henry Staal, who are sod farmers. His grandparents were all Dutch.

Marc is the brother of professional hockey players Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, and Jared Staal.

Marc 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

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