Corey Crawford

Corey Crawford, a celebrated goaltender, began his distinguished professional hockey career after being drafted 52nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2003 NHL Draft. Prior to his NHL tenure, Crawford honed his skills over four seasons with the Moncton Wildcats in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) from 2001 to 2005, where he notably led the league with 35 wins during the 2003-04 season and helped his team reach the President’s Cup final. He further demonstrated his consistent talent by leading the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) with 22 wins in the 2005-06 season. His NHL debut came on January 22, 2006, against the Minnesota Wild, followed by his first NHL start on February 2, 2006, against the St.

He announced his retirement shortly thereafter in 2020, concluding an impactful journey in professional ice hockey. His lasting influence on the sport continues to be celebrated, with the Moncton Wildcats honoring him by retiring his No. 29 jersey in 2023, followed by the Rockford IceHogs retiring his No. 29 jersey in 2024, cementing his legacy at both the junior and minor league professional levels.