Kevin Connauton, born on February twenty-third, nineteen ninety, is a talented Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Tucson Roadrunners in the American Hockey League (AHL). He is also under contract with the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL), showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport.
Connauton's journey in ice hockey began with the Spruce Grove Saints in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), where he honed his skills before moving on to the collegiate level. In the two thousand eight to two thousand nine season, he joined the Western Michigan Broncos in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), further developing his game.
His professional career took off when he was drafted eighty-third overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the two thousand nine NHL entry draft. Over the years, Connauton has played for several teams, including the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and Philadelphia Flyers, demonstrating his adaptability and talent across the league.
During the two thousand nine to two thousand ten season, he joined the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he made a significant impact by setting franchise records for the most goals and points by a defenceman. His outstanding performance earned him a spot as a WHL West First Team All-Star, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the world of ice hockey.