Craig Heisinger was born on October 16,1962 and is a Canadian ice hockey executive.
11 Facts About Craig Heisinger
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Craig Heisinger is the assistant general manager and director of hockey operations for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League and senior vice president of True North Sports and Entertainment.
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Craig Heisinger is the general manager of the Manitoba Moose, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Jets.
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Craig Heisinger made the jump to the NHL when he joined the original Winnipeg Jets hockey club as assistant equipment manager.
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Craig Heisinger, who had a young family at the time, decided not to move with the team.
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Craig Heisinger served as the equipment manager of the Moose for three seasons.
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Craig Heisinger was promoted to general manager in 2002 when Carlyle left to join the Washington Capitals and has held that post since, including the franchise's four seasons as the St John's IceCaps.
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Craig Heisinger was named senior vice president after True North Sports and Entertainment acquired the team in 2003.
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In 2009, Heisinger was named the James C Hendy Memorial Award winner as the most outstanding executive after the Moose enjoyed their most successful season in franchise history.
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Craig Heisinger continues to hold the titles of senior vice-president for True North and general manager of the AHL team.
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Craig Heisinger is an advocate for mental health and, together with the True North Youth Foundation, created Project 11 to promote mental wellness amongst students and athletes.