Staal and his 'Crew' take to the ice

The Hurricanes' Eric Staal took to the RBC Center ice twice Tuesday. The first time was Tuesday morning for the Hurricanes' scheduled practice, and Staal skated and worked hard. But the second time on the ice was decidedly special — and, Staal said, a lot of fun. Staal skated with the Capital City Crew, which allows 32 underpriviledged kids from Boys and Girls Clubs in Wake County the chance to learn the game of ice hockey while also learning life skills. The Canes' star drew oohs and ahs from the kids, especially when he sped down the ice at full tilt and fired a slapshot. "It's my opportunity to give back to kids who would love and dream to play hockey but it doesn't work (financially)," Staal said. "It can be expensive. ... For people who are less fortunate and would like the opportunity to play sports, and in this case hockey, and for me to be able to give back and help out with something pretty neat, with the equipment and basic nee...