Coyotes to honor Craig Cunningham April 8 for 'tremendous courage'

The Arizona Coyotes will honor Craig Cunningham with a ceremonial pregame puck drop on April 8, the team announced Tuesday.

Per the team's release:

Cunningham, who survived a medical emergency prior to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) game on November 19, has made a remarkable recovery.

Fans will have an opportunity to congratulate him on the tremendous courage, willpower and perseverance he's demonstrated throughout his rehabilitation.

Part of Cunningham's leg was amputated as a result of an acute cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation, but he was recently seen walking without assistance for the first time since the incident.

The Roadrunners' former captain has a special place in the hearts of Arizona hockey fans, and the puck drop should indeed be a very special moment.

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