About Connor Clifton
Connor Clifton (born April 28, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey with Quinnipiac University. == Playing career == Born in Long Branch, New Jersey and raised in Matawan, New Jersey, Clifton played prep hockey at Christian Brothers Academy together with his brother, Tim. Having played in his draft eligible year within the U.S. National Development Team Program where the team won silver in the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, Clifton was originally drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the fifth round, 133rd overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. Clifton began his freshman season at Quinnipiac University during the 2013–14 season. He was named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team during all four seasons with the Quinnipiac Bobcats. In his junior season, Clifton was named captain of the Bobcats and at the conclusion of the season was named to the ECAC Hockey All-Tournament, NCAA East All-Frozen Four Team, and honored ECAC Hockey Most Outstanding Player in Tournament. === Professional === ==== Boston Bruins ==== In 2017, after failing to reach an agreement with the Arizona Coyotes, Clifton signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL), where he played 54 games. Clifton was signed to a two year entry-level NHL contract by the Boston Bruins on May 3, 2018. He began the 2018–19 season in Providence, and made his NHL debut on November 16, 2018, against the Dallas Stars, after being recalled on an emergency basis.
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