Craig Conroy
Craig Michael Conroy (born September 4, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey player and the current general manager of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). A sixth-round selection of the Montreal Canadiens at the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Conroy played 1,009 NHL games for the Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings during a professional career that spanned from 1994 to 2011. Internationally, he twice played with the United States National Team – at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
| Craig Conroy | |||
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Conroy with the Calgary Flames in 2008 | |||
| Born |
September 4, 1971 Potsdam, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens St. Louis Blues Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
123rd overall, 1990 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1994–2011 | ||
Developed as a defensive specialist through much of his career, Conroy was twice a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward, and was nominated for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as its most gentlemanly player. He played over 1,000 games in the NHL and was the second-oldest player in League history to reach that milestone. Conroy, who enjoyed his greatest offensive seasons with the Flames, is a former captain of the team and was twice honored by the organization for his leadership, dedication and humanitarian efforts.