Craig Cunningham expected to be discharged before holidays

Here's some wonderful news on the health of Tucson Roadrunners captain Craig Cunningham.

Cunningham, who's been in hospital since collapsing on the ice before a game in Tucson on Nov. 19, is "recovering well" and will be discharged from hospital this week - in time for the holidays, the Banner-University Medical Center Tucson announced Tuesday.

It's also expected that Cunningham will speak at a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to AZSports' Craig Morgan.

The statement released by the medical center detailed the incredible process and heroic acts that contributed to saving Cunningham's life.

Press release on the health of Tucson Roadrunners captain Craig Cunningham provides terrific news and a hell of a story on how he was saved pic.twitter.com/V8TJnUDh4Y

- Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 20, 2016

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