Craig Cunningham laces up the skates and returns to the ice for the first time in four months

BarDown Staff

Craig Cunningham , Twitter/RoadrunnersAHL

Last November, Tucson Roadrunners captain Craig Cunningham collapsed on the ice prior to puck drop. Thankfully, the staff in attendance got to him quick enough to save his life.

A couple of months ago, the AHL honoured Cunningham by having this year’s 48 All-Stars rock No. 14 during the warm-ups.

All 48 #AHLAllStar players will wear number 14 in warmups tonight in support of @RoadrunnersAHL captain Craig Cunningham #AHLFamily pic.twitter.com/eShoakcu4n
— AHL (@TheAHL) January 30, 2017

Cunningham recently returned to Tucson Arena, but he only went in the change room and the press box. On Friday, the 26-year-old Trail, British Columbia native laced up the skates and returned to the ice for the first time since the incident.

After all, he's a hockey player.

Back at it. pic.twitter.com/QrxdfhRygg
— Tucson Roadrunners (@RoadrunnersAHL) March 31, 2017

Lacing 'em up. pic.twitter.com/fV12A24WA0
— Tucson Roadrunners (@RoadrunnersAHL) March 31, 2017

The most joyous, memorable morning skate we'll ever have. #SDvsTUC, 7:05 PM.

🏒: https://t.co/3kpXBmBGWp pic.twitter.com/x4mC1PWkNb
— Tucson Roadrunners (@RoadrunnersAHL) March 31, 2017

It’s truly remarkable how quickly Cunningham is improving and his story is truly one of the most inspiring in all of sports.

(H/T Twitter/RoadrunnersAHL)