Craig Cunningham
Ice hockey player and team captain
Born
September 13th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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An ice hockey player from Canada, played as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Boston Bruins and the Arizona Coyotes. Suffered a life-threatening incident on the ice in 2016, which resulted in a heart condition that ended his professional career. Transitioned into a coaching role after retirement, contributing to the development of young players.
Played for the Boston Bruins
Served as captain of the Boston University team
Faced a severe health emergency during a game
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