Corey Crawford
Ice Hockey Goaltender, 2x Stanley Cup Champion
Born
December 31st, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player, excelled as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily with the Chicago Blackhawks. Crawford was drafted by the Blackhawks in 2003 and made his NHL debut in 2010. Played a crucial role in the Blackhawks' back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2013 and 2015. Notable for his strong performances during the playoffs, earning recognition as a valuable member of his team, he was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2013 as the most valuable player of the playoffs.
Won two Stanley Cup championships with Chicago Blackhawks
Awarded Conn Smythe Trophy in 2013
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