Class Act Conroy Always a Joy
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Craig Conroy appeared January 27 on the Hockey News Web site.
By Adam Proteau
When I spoke to Flames center Craig Conroy just prior to the
start of this season, he was as cheerful as ever.
“I’m just glad to be playing another year,” the
39-year-old said at the time. “As you get further along in
your career, you appreciate more what you have as a player,
especially here in Calgary with the great fans we have. I’ve
always tried to be thankful for the chances I’ve been given
and how lucky we are to play this game and live the life that we
do. And I think that feeling grows every year I’m still
around.”
The funny thing is – as Conroy announces his retirement from
the game after 17 pro seasons – the longer he has been in the
public eye, the more apparent it is how fortunate the hockey media
has been to cover him. The day after we celebrated the 50th
birthday of Wayne Gretzky, it is clear Conroy was The Great One for
people who wanted his words and insights for a story – or
more importantly, for those folks lucky enough to be one of his
teammates over the years.
Complete article can be accessed via the Hockey News Web site by clicking here.
