Born: | February 23, 1990 | Draft: | 2009 Canucks #83 Overall |
Hometown: | Edmonton, AB | Position: | Defense |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Philadelphia Flyers |
Kevin Connauton (born February 23, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 83rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Connauton has also played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers.
Connauton played Junior A with the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) before joining the Western Michigan Broncos of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) in 2008–09. He joined the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the 2009–10 season. Connauton set franchise records for most goals and points by a defenceman, while being named a WHL West First Team All-Star.
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Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
April 2, 2013 | 2nd-Round Pick | Derek Roy | ||
June 25, 2019 | 5th-Round Pick | Carl Soderberg | ||
June 6, 2023 | – | 2023 First-Round Pick Conditional 2024 Second-Round Pick | ||
June 6, 2023 | – | Ivan Provorov |
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Achievements
- AHL All-Star Game (2012)
- CHL All-Rookie Team (2010)
- WHL (West) First All-Star Team (2010)
- WHL Most Assists by Rookie (2010)
- WHL Most Points by Defenseman (2010)
- WHL Most Points by Rookie (2010)
- AJHL (North) All-Rookie Team (2008)