UMASS Minutemen sophomore center Kenny Connors(17) is flirting with marks that will best his freshman numbers, 9 goals and 17 assists with 5 goals and 8 assists in 21 games.
He had an outstanding 2nd USHL session with Dubuque Fighting Saints.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward is a Los Angeles Kings‘ 4th round pick in the 2022 draft (#103 overall).
From Glen Mills, PA, the 20-year old should continue at college unless he can further breakout as a junior.
He does, scoring 10 goals and 19 assists in 40 games with a +4 rating and will leave a year at school on the table to sign a 2-year NHL entry level deal.
Through 49 AHL games for affiliate Ontario Reign he is scoring, 9 goals and 20 assists with a +13 rating to earn his NHL debut.
He skated 15 shifts for 10:14 of ice time with 4 shots, 1 breakup, 1 giveaway and 1 hit in a 4-2 loss.