Robert Remi "Bob" Crawford (born April 6, 1959) is a Canadian-born American former professional

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player and coach. He played seven seasons in the

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between 1979 and 1987 with the

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. After retiring as a player Crawford turned to coaching at the youth level. Two of his brothers,

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and Lou, also played in the NHL. Internationally Crawford played for the United States junior team at three World Junior Championships.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Coaching career

Crawford's coaching career saw him win multiple championships. He helped the Connecticut Junior Clippers/Wolfpack become one of the top programs in the United States, with over 150 of his players graduating to

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college hockey. In 2001 the Clippers won the US National Championship. He also worked on the Board of Directors for

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, serving as the New England Director. Crawford also coached East Catholic High School in Manchester, Connecticut. Outside of coaching, Crawford was the owner/operator of the multi-rink/fitness facility Champions Skating Center which includes the New England Athletic Club, a 35,000 square-foot center that includes a 6-lane, 25-meter pool. He also bought the Bolton Ice Palace and ISCC the International Skating Center of Connecticut. Crawford also worked as director and developer of The City of Hartford "Winterfest" Ice Arena, located outdoors in Hartford's Bushnell Park.

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Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com
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