Kyle Connor, born on December 9, 1996, is a left winger for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL). He started playing youth hockey with the Belle Tire organization in Metro Detroit, United States while also participating in basketball, baseball, and football during his junior high and high school years, as per reports. He played college hockey for the Michigan Wolverines between 2015 and 2016.
Connor earned his name playing at University of Michigan, winning the Big Ten Second Star of the Week award thrice in the 2015-16 season. The 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year winner was also named to the All-Big Ten First Team, All-Big Ten Freshman Team, and Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2016. After being drafted 17th overall by the Jets in the 2015 NHL entry draft, he has played in the NHL All-Star Game twice in 2022 and 2024.
Kyle Connor Parents
Kyle Connor's parents are the late Joe Connor and Kathy Connor, as per the National Hockey League Players' Association's website. He has always been grateful for his parents and their support throughout his hockey journey. Growing up in Michigan, United States, Kyle's dad built both indoor and outdoor rinks for him to practice on, helping him develop his skills from a young age.
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Who is the mother of Kyle Connor?
Kyle Connor's mother is Kathy Connor. In 2020, Kathy accompanied Kyle on a mother's trip one year after his dad's trip with the Winnipeg Jets. Kyle noticed how fathers were more focused on analyzing the game, while moms were more about lifting spirits, even after a loss. During an interview with the National Hockey League Players' Association, Kyle said:
"They’re always making you smile. It's tough to be down on a loss with your mother on the trip."
Who is the father of Kyle Connor?
Kyle Connor's father is the late Joe Connor. Joe was a professional coach, who initially used to teach skating to the youth, and later Joe was an assistant coach at Detroit Belle Tire, as per Sportsnet. At the age of four, Connor joined a team coached by his father, alongside his older brother, Brendon. Joe passed away due to health issues in 2021. Connor's loss fueled his wish to support others facing Parkinson's, leading him to collaborate to organize the Winnipeg Jets' first Parkinson's Awareness Game at Canada Life Centre on April 4, 2024, as per the National Hockey League Players' Association's website.
Kyle Connor Parents Nationality
Kyle Connor's parents are both American citizens.
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