Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Ice Hockey Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Long Branch, NJ, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Connor Clifton
01/07/2026
Connor Clifton left the Pittsburgh Penguins in free agency and re-signed with the Boston Bruins on a two-year contract worth $4.5 million. The deal carried an average annual value of $2.25 million and returned him to the organization where he began his NHL career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Current Team | Boston Bruins |
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| Position | Defense |
| Draft Year | 2013 |
| Draft Round | 5 |
| Draft Pick | 133 |
| Draft Team | Phoenix Coyotes |
| Agent Status | UFA 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.83 m |
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| Weight | 86 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Quinnipiac University |
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| Degree | Bachelor's Degree (Ice Hockey) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Not publicly disclosed |
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Family
| Brothers: Corey Clifton and Tim Clifton |
Career
| Early Career | Quinnipiac University (2013–2017) |
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| NHL Debut | 2017 with Boston Bruins |
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| Contract Details | Signed 3-year, $9.99M contract with Buffalo Sabres in 2023 |
| Notable Achievements | Scrappy, high-energy defenseman known for aggressive play |
| Additional Career Notes | Returned to the Boston Bruins on a two-year, $4.5 million contract on 01/07/2026 after being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on 28/06/2025. |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive, scrappy, high-energy |
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| On-Ice Reputation | Known for not coming in passive, giving opponents marching orders |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Drafted 133th overall in the 5th round of the 2013 NHL Draft | |
| 2. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey | |
| 3. Played college hockey at Quinnipiac University | |
| 4. Became a UFA in 2026 at age 31 | |
| 5. Known for his nickname 'Scrappy Connor Clifton' |
