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He has been known for getting hurt a lot, especially during 2006-2007 year.

In 2001-02, he won the Hobey Baker Award for being the season’s outstanding player in college hockey.

In 2002 Jordan married his long-time girlfriend Jamie. On Feb 18th 2009 they had a boy Kyle Douglas.

Today during morning practice Jordan, who skated alongside Alex Goligoski, gave the following interview:

On his first practice with the Penguins:
It was just another pre-game skate with a lot of video this morning and having fun. I haven’t met everybody, but I have met most of the guys. I’m excited for tonight.
On Alex Goligoski:
He’s a tremendous player. Hopefully, I’ll have a front seat and watch how he’s been playing all year.
On how his reaction to getting traded has changed over time:
It hasn’t been for the wrong reasons. It’s been for the right reasons. I was excited when I got the call that I was traded here. I packed my bags and got here, and I’m real excited to be here this morning. It was a good skate this morning, but we have work to do tonight.
On his initial reaction to how he might fit in here:
Right now, it feels good. The guys have been great. They came up and shook my hand right away. We’ve been acclimated since I stepped in the door. Things went well, and I think that’s what is expected. I got in here early this morning, and I ended up getting my crash course for about 45 minutes from the coach. I think I’ll end up cutting my sticks and getting ready for the game and just getting more acclimated. It all comes quick. It’s a quick turnaround for 24 hours, and I’m happy to be here. It will go by quick, but the learning curve shouldn’t be too bad.
On what it is like to play for the Penguins:
I think there is quite a following for this team. You look at that, and I think we have a bull’s-eye on our chest everyday just from being the Stanley Cup champions in the past. That just creates more of a challenge for us as players, and we have to go out and perform and get points every night. Things in Florida were falling apart at the seams, and to be traded to a playoff team and a Cup contender, I’m going to go out there and do my job and do my best.
On how he would describe his game and what he expects to bring to this team:
My main job is to get the puck to guys who can do something with it. I’m not looking to score 20 goals here or to get a ton of points, but whatever I can do to contribute, I’m going to be able to do that – hopefully to keep the puck out of the net moving forward and spend the least amount of time in our own end as we can.
On if he feels like he will have a difficult time adjusting to the Penguins’ system:
I think what we do best is going out and playing hockey. There’s a crash course with systems and personnel and all that, but I’ll feel most comfortable when they drop the puck tonight, and I can just go out and play.
On moving the puck quick and getting it up to the forwards:
That’s what I’ve prided myself on for a long time – getting the puck to somebody who can do something with it. Moving it up there increases our odds of winning games if we score more goals. It’s simple.
On if he is looking forward to playing up north again in more of a hockey atmosphere:
This is a hockey city. Of course, it’s neat to play in cities like that, and Pittsburgh is a true resemblance of a great sports city. To come here and be able to get a chance to play on this team is great, but we also have work to do. You can’t expect to show up and points are going to be there, and we’re going to be in the playoffs. You have to work for it. At the end of the road, there’s a prize, and we have to work hard to get there.
On what he expects tonight:
I think we’re going to see a battle. We may end up seeing them in post-season, but who knows. For me, I just have to get my feet wet. As a team, we have to go out there and play the way we can with the puck and get shots and let the rest take care of itself.

Apparently Jordan promotes Blade Doctor … here is what he has to say:

“My parents never seemed to have enough time to get my skates sharpened when I needed them done. I grew up in Minnesota skating on the outdoor rinks all the time and then would go to practice. The outdoor rink chewed up my skates quickly but the Blade Doctor allowed me to sharpen my skates in the locker room in about 5 minutes and make sure I had sharp skates for practice.

I never worried about losing an edge or having dull skates again. What a great tool that all players and parents should have!”