Player's Profile
- Name: Kevin Connauton
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
- Acquired: 3rd round (83rd overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Kevin Connauton
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Connauton impressed many in AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League) when he tallied 45 points in 56 games in 2007-08.
2008-09: Freshman at Western Michigan University with seven goals and 11 assists in 40 games.
2009-10: Connauton made the jump to the WHL. He’s at the top of the league in rookie scoring and tied for first in point production for defensemen in the dub. He was voted as having the hardest shot in the Western Conference by 45 players, management and broadcasters from the 10 clubs in the Western Conference of the WHL. Connauton is poised to break Brent Regner’s (CBJ) single-season point total of 67 points for a Giants defenseman, and should be able to do it in fewer games.
2010-11: Connauton skated in 73 of 80 games for the AHL's Manitoba Moose in his first pro season and was a key part of the Moose' power play while gradually showing improvement with the defensive aspects of his game. He scored 11 goals with 12 assists, including 3 power play goals, and was -11 with 51 PMs. Connauton was hampered by a lower body injury in the playoffs and appeared in just 6 of 14 games; finishing -2 with 1 goal, a short-handed score.
Talent Analysis
Connauton's bread and butter is on the power play. Connauton uses his hard shot with great effectiveness. Of some concern is the fact that this total accounts for almost 70 percent of his overall production.
He is not an overly physical player but can still play the body when needed. His best assets are his ability to make plays from the blue line and his patience and poise while in possession of the puck. Connauton has a smooth stride and good foot speed.
Future
Offensively minded defenseman.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 16th 2012
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