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Arizona Coyotes: Craig Cunningham Collapses During Roadrunners’ Pregame

By Jason Harrison

Mar 28, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Craig Cunningham (22) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) chases during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Craig Cunningham (22) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) chases during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Arizona Coyotes released a statement updating the condition of Tucson Roadrunners’ captain Craig Cunningham.

The Arizona Coyotes win was hollow on Saturday night as news circulated about the hospitalization of forward Craig Cunningham.

Cunningham was playing for the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate Tucson Roadrunners and collapsed during pregame after the singing of the national anthem.

According to reports, Cunningham appeared to convulse after hitting the ice.

It was also reported that chest compressions were performed on Cunningham while on the ice.

There have been very few details since the 26-year-old was rushed to the hospital.

The Arizona Coyotes released a statement regarding Cunningham, but it was more of a confirmation of the incident:

"GLENDALE, ARIZONA — Arizona Coyotes General Manager John Chayka issued the following statement tonight regarding Craig Cunningham. The Coyotes and the Tucson Roadrunners will have no further comment at the present time.“Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose at the Tucson Convention Center. Cunningham was taken to a local hospital where he is receiving medical treatment. Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig and his family. We will provide a medical update once we receive more information.”"

The Tucson Roadrunners’ game against the Manitoba Moose was postponed after Cunningham collapsed.

Craig Cunningham’s impact on the Roadrunners is immense.

Along with serving as captain, #14 is tied for the team lead in points with 13 in just 11 games played.

He’s been an integral part of the team’s impressive 8-1-2 start and has seen at least ten games per season with the Arizona Coyotes during the past two seasons.

Cunningham is also a beloved figure for fans and fellow players.

Well wishes have poured in from Coyotes players and NHLers throughout the league.

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Hopefully the news will be good when more is available.

In the meantime, keep Craig in your thoughts as he fights through this.

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