John Cullen Award

The John Cullen Award was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the player judged to contribute the most to his team, while overcoming adversity, including injury, illness, and other setbacks. The award was originally named the Comeback Player of the Year Award until 1999, when it was renamed after John Cullen, who overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Winners

Comeback Player of the Year Award
SeasonPlayerTeam
1996–97Kevin SmythOrlando Solar Bears
1997–98Mike TomlakMilwaukee Admirals
John Cullen Award
SeasonPlayerTeam
1998–99Jeff ChristianHouston Aeros
1999–00Steve LaroucheChicago Wolves
2000–01Rusty FitzgeraldManitoba Moose

References

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