Marc Crawford
Ice Hockey Coach and Player
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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February 13th, 1569 457 years ago
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February 13th, 1990 36 years ago
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February 13th, 1950 76 years ago
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Welsh politician and foreign secretary
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February 13th, 1922 104 years ago
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