• In the spring of 2005, Eric became one of two players in Lowell history to record three assists in a playoff game. The other was Bruno St. Jacques.
• Ericeached the 50-point mark in Carolina's 35th game during the 2005-06 season, tying the franchise record by Mike Rogers in 1980-81.
• Eric scored a hat trick in January of 2006 against the St. Louis Blues. He lost a tooth in the same game. It was also Cap Night in Carolina, so the ice was littered with John Deere hats after Eric’s last goal.
• In the 2005-06 season, Eric became the fifth player in franchise history to reach the 100-point mark.
• Eric's 28 points and 87 shots during the 2006 playoffs were Carolina records.
• Eric's first NHL fight came against Jeff Halpern of the Washington Capitals.
• Eric's nickname among teammates is "Staaly."
• Eric's cousin, Jeff Heerema, was a first round selection of the Hurricanes in 1998 (11th overall).
• Eric's favorite NHL player is Joe Sakic. Other favorites include: "The Simpsons" (TV show), "Meet the Parents" (movie) and Linkin Park (musical group).
• Eric posed for photos for GQ magazine in 2006. At first, those directing the shoot wanted him to shave off his beard. Later, they changed their minds, reasoning he was "a tough hockey player."
• Eric's brothers are all following in his footsteps. Marc was a first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers in 2005. Jordan was picked second in the 2006 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He joined the team for the 2006-07 season. Jared currently plays in the Ontario Hockey League for the Sudbury Wolves.
  

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