Connor Clifton is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman. For the 2025/2026 NHL season, he plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Profile and Wiki
Nationality: United States
Full Name: Connor Clifton
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight: N/A
Place of birth: Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Birth (Birthday): April 28, 1995
Ethnicity: N/A
Teams Played: Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres
Position: Defence
What is Connor Clifton's salary and contract in 2026?
Connor Clifton's salary is $3.33M for the 2025/2026 NHL season. A breakdown of his contract shows a cap hit and base salary of $3.33M.
What is Connor Clifton's net worth in 2026?
Connor Clifton has an estimated net worth of around $5 million accrued from his earnings in professional ice hockey contracts, endorsement deals, investments and bonuses.
Career Timeline and Statistics
Amateur Ice Hockey
Connor Clifton played prep hockey at Christian Brothers Academy in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township in New Jersey.
He was part of the U.S. National Development Team Program, winning silver in the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. He was also drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the fifth round, 133rd overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Connor Clifton kick-started his freshman season at Quinnipiac University (Bobcats) in the 2013–14 season and was named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team during all four seasons.
Professional Ice Hockey
Boston Bruins
Connor Clifton signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL), the affiliate of the Boston Bruins.
Clifton later signed a two-year entry-level NHL contract with the Boston Bruins on May 3, 2018.
However, he kick-started the new season (2018–19 season) in the Amer Hockey League side Providence before making his NHL debut on November 16, 2018, against the Dallas Stars following his recall by the team.
Connor Clifton scored some important goals in key games for the Bruins as they advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals. He signed a three-year, $3 million contract extension on July 1, 2019.
Clifton started the 2019–20 season with the Boston Bruins and was a regular throughout the season and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres – National Hockey League (NHL)
Clifton left the Boston Bruins as a free agent and went on to sign a three-year, $9.99 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2023.
Pittsburgh Penguins - National Hockey League (NHL)
Connor Clifton was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Conor Timmins and Issac Belliveau on June 28, 2025.
International Career
Connor Clifton has not represented the United States in international ice hockey competitions.
Early life
Connor Clifton was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S., and attended Christian Brothers Academy in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township. He was raised in Matawan.
Place of birth: Where was he born?
Connor Clifton was born in Long Branch, a beachside city in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Personal life: His family, parents, father, mother, brothers and sisters
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about Connor Clifton's family.
What is the player's true Ethnicity
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about Connor Clifton's true ethnicity.
Wife
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about Connor Clifton's wife, girlfriend, spouse or partner.