Craig Lyons (born December 25, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey and inline hockey player.
Lyons played three seasons (1990–1993) of major junior hockey with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), helping his team to win the 1992 Memorial Cup.MasterCard Memorial Cup Site - Memorial Cup Champion Rosters
He went on to play eleven seasons of professional hockey, mostly in the West Coast Hockey League (WCHL) where he suited up for 364 regular season contests.Ice Dogs' Craig Lyons Out for Season - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News He was named to the WCHL First All-Star Team for the 1996–97, 1997–98 and 2000–01 seasons. During the 2000–01 WCHL season he scored 117 points to lead the WCHL in points, and was selected as the WCHL's Most Valuable Player.
Lyons also played four seasons of professional inline hockey with Roller Hockey International, skating with the Sacramento River Rats, Los Angeles Blades, and San Jose Rhinos between 1995 and 1999.
Lyons, along with Kelly Askew, currently operates 'Shoot 2 Score Hockey' in San Clemente, California.~~~The San Clemente Journal ~~~
Awards and honours Award Year Memorial Cup with the Kamloops Blazers 1992 Craig Lyons WHL (West) Second All-Star Team 1992–93 Elite Prospects WCHL First Team All-Star 1996–97 New Blade Site-2-5-99 WCHL First Team All-Star 1997–98 WCHL Most Points (117) 2000–01 Ice Dogs Sign 2000-01 WCHL MVP Lyons - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News WCHL First Team All-Star 2000–01 WCHL Most Valuable Player 2000–01
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