Conroy Returns to Flames
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CALGARY, AB - Calgary Flames Executive Vice President
& General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of
centre Craig Conroy, a former Clarkson standout, to a one-year
contract.
Conroy, a native of Potsdam, NY, and a veteran of 991 NHL
games, will be entering his 15th NHL campaign with the commencement
of the 2010-11 NHL season. Over the course of his career, he has
accumulated 180 goals and 360 assists for 540 points.
The former Flames captain, will continue his second tour of
duty with Calgary after spending four seasons with the Flames
(2000-2004) which was highlighted by winning the Western Conference
crown in 2004 where he finished second in team playoff scoring with
17 points. After signing as free agent with Los Angeles in 2004, he
was reacquired by the Flames in 2007 in exchange for Jamie Lundmark
and future considerations.
An avid supporter of the Calgary community, Conroy was the
recipient of the 2010 Ralph T. Scurfield Humanitarian Award. The
Scurfield Award is presented each year to the Flames player who
best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, determination and
leadership on the ice, combined with dedication to community
service. He was also honored with the 2009 J.R. McCaig Award
that is presented annually to a player and staff member who best
exemplify virtues of respect, courtesy and compassion for all
individuals in professional and everyday life.
