John Cullen (b. August 2nd 1964 in Puslinch, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional centre who played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning.
A Buffalo Sabres' pick in the 1986 NHL Supplemental Draft, Cullen signed as a free agent with Pittsburgh.
He retired in 1999. He then spent a season as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
His father Barry Cullen played in the NHL; his uncles Ray and Brian also did.
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