Marc Crawford

Ice Hockey Coach and Player

Marc Crawford - Ice Hockey Coach and Player
Born

February 13th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a left winger for teams including the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings. Transitioned into coaching and led the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup championship in 1996. Served as head coach for several NHL teams, including the Atlanta Thrashers and the Dallas Stars.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996

Served as head coach for multiple NHL teams

Played for the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings

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