John Cullen Award

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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
1996–97 Kevin Smyth Orlando Solar Bears
1997–98 Mike Tomlak Milwaukee Admirals
John Cullen Award
SeasonPlayerTeam
1998–99 Jeff Christian Houston Aeros
1999–00 Steve Larouche Chicago Wolves
2000–01 Rusty Fitzgerald Manitoba Moose

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