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By: Mark Allred Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277
According to the Providence Journal’s Boston Bruins Beat Writer Mark Divver, the Providence Bruins have signed defenseman Connor Clifton to an American Hockey League contract.
Rugged @QU_MIH defenseman Connor Clifton signs AHL contract with Providence. Arizona 5th round in 2013 opted for free agency
— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) August 16, 2017
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Clifton is a 5″-11″ 174-pound right shooting blueliner that was selected in the fifth round of the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes. As Divver mentioned in his Tweet above, the 22-year-old recent graduate of Quinnipiac University has opted out in signing with the Coyotes and tested the free agent market before coming to terms with Providence. The Matawan, New Jersey native appeared in 156 games for the Bobcats producing 56 points and an astonishing 284 penalty minutes as a rugged defensive player.
Quinnipiac’s Connor Clifton is officially an NHL free agent after not signing with the Arizona Coyotes. @QU_MIH @connorcliff28
— QUHockeyBlog (@QHockeyBlog) August 16, 2017
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LT. Connor Clifton will attend #NHLBruins rookie camp & main camp next month
— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) August 16, 2017
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Yotes GM J. Chayka on Connor Clifton becoming UFA: W/our current pipeline of prospects, it wasn’t a fit; probably not a fit for either side.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) August 16, 2017
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Watch out for the Bruins and college FA Connor Clifton. Played nearby at Quinnipiac and the B’s desperately need a righty dman in Providence
— Zach Leach (@zleach77) August 16, 2017
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