Craig Conroy was a standout player for Clarkson University from 1990 to 1994. In his senior season, he was a runner-up for the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey’s most prestigious honor. That year, he also earned First-Team All-American and ECAC First All-Star Team honors. He led the ECAC in scoring with 66 points in 34 games. Conroy finished his college career with 167 points, making him one of the school’s all-time leading scorers.

After his college career, Conroy played 16 seasons in the NHL, amassing over 1,000 games with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, and Los Angeles Kings. He was known for his strong defensive play, twice being a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, and his playmaking abilities. Conroy had his most productive offensive seasons with the Calgary Flames, where he once scored a career-high 75 points. He also played internationally with the United States National Team at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2006 Winter Olympics. Following his retirement from playing, he transitioned to a front-office role with the Flames and became the team’s general manager in 2023.