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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