Cunniff, John b. July 9, 1944 d. May 10, 2002 American born John Cunniff was a professional hockey player and coach at the college, minor and pro levels and also a US Hockey Pioneer. Cunniff was a native of South Boston, Ma., and was a two-time All America left wing at Boston College. He was the 1964 ECAC Rookie of the Year, being named the MVP at the prestigious Beanpot Tournament in both 1964 and 1965 when BC defeated BU by identical scores of 5-4. He joined the U.S. National team in 1967 and played for the US at the '68 Olympics in...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Cause of death: Throat Cancer Saint Marys Cemetery, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA