The Chatham-Kent Cyclone family is mourning the tragic loss of Craig Spence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spence family.
Craig was an outstanding young man, those who knew him, will never forget him.
Minor Atom - 2011 Major Atom - 2012
The longtime Cyclone Craig spent 7 years with the organization before being drafted to the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads in the 7th round, 128th overall in 2018. He noted "It was a once in a lifetime feeling"
He would later sign with the Steelheads in 2019.
He joined the Chatham Maroons as a 16 year old before moving on to play with his brother Grant in the OJHL with the Georgetown Raiders.
Rejoining the Chatham Maroons in 2021-22 he helped lead the team to a GOJHL Western Jr. B Championship.
Former Cyclones Lucas Fancy, Cameron Symons, Craig Spence & Cameron Welch celebrate GOJHL Western Conference Jr. B Championship.
He would later join the PJHL Blenheim Blades late in 2022 and be named PJHL Defenseman of the year in 2024.
The Chatham-Kent Cyclone family would like to express their deepest condolences to the Spence family and the entire hockey community during this difficult time.
If you would like to show your support for the spence family a GoFundMe page
https://www.gofundme.com/f/craig-spence has been started by a close family friend to help support the Spence family.