Hockey Legend Brings Stanley Cup to Surprise Calgary Policeman Who Saved His Life

Hockey Legend Brings Stanley Cup to Surprise Calgary Policeman Who Saved His Life
Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald (L) and Const. Jose Cives pose while holding the Stanley Cup at an event in Calgary on May 31, 2024. The Canadian Press/Ho-calgaryflames.com-Ryan Dittrick
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Hockey legend Lanny McDonald says he wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for a Calgary policeman who resuscitated him after he collapsed from a cardiac arrest in February this year.

“To be able to come here today, I owe my life right there to Jose,” said Mr. McDonald, referring to Constable Jose Cives of the Calgary Police Service. The Hockey Hall of Fame forward, 71, was speaking at a Calgary Police Association fundraiser on May 31 where he paid Constable Cives a surprise visit.