A little more than a month after collapsing prior to an American Hockey League game in Tucson, Ariz., Craig Cunningham spoke at a press conference at Banner University Medical Center, expressing gratitude to the emergency personnel that helped preserve his life.

"I wouldn't be here today," he said, without the efforts of the doctors and nurses involved in his care, along with the training staff, fire fighters, and first responders on-hand.

His mother spoke as well, thanking his medical team for its tireless efforts while providing care for her son.

"Everyone who's helped have given me a gift, a gift that I get to look at every day, and that's my son," she said.

Cunningham indicated that he was resigned to the fact that his playing career is likely over. He wouldn't, however, rule it out for certain, electing instead to see what happens after he embarks on his physical rehabilitation.

The topic caused one doctor to interject another, and say that what epitomized Cunningham, and his perseverance, was when he was told that he was going to have a tough time and responded: "Bring it on."

Roadrunners GM Doug Soetaert spoke on behalf of the organization.

"We're really happy to see Craig sitting here today," he said. "He's got a full life ahead of him."

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