Chris Clifford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chris Clifford |
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Clifford in 1988
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| Born | May 26, 1966 Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| NHL Draft | 111th overall, 1984 Chicago Black Hawks |
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| Playing career | 1984–1989 | ||
Chris Clifford, born on May 26, 1966, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played a few games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks. Chris is famous for being the first goalie to score a goal in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) history! After his hockey career, he became a successful lawyer.
Chris Clifford's Hockey Journey
Chris Clifford was born in Kingston, Ontario. He played junior hockey for the Kingston Canadians in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). While playing for the Canadians, Chris made history by becoming the first goaltender in OHL history to score a goal! Imagine a goalie shooting the puck all the way down the ice and into the other team's net!
Chris also played briefly in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks. He filled in for other goalies in a couple of games in 1985 and 1989. In 1985–86, he won the Bobby Smith Trophy, which is given to the OHL player who best combines high academic standards with hockey excellence.
In December 2019, the Kingston Frontenacs (the team that used to be the Kingston Canadians) honored Chris by retiring his jersey number. This is a very special award, meaning no other player on that team will ever wear his number again! Chris still stays connected with hockey, being an active member of the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawk Alumni networks.
Life After Hockey: Becoming a Lawyer
After his hockey career, Chris Clifford decided to go to law school at Queen's University. He worked hard and became a very successful lawyer. Today, he is a partner at a law firm called Bergeron Clifford LLP in Ontario, Canada.
Chris is known as one of the top injury lawyers in Canada. Since 2015, he has been recognized as a "Best Lawyer in Canada" for his work helping people who have been injured. He also received special recognition from the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, which means he's an expert in that area of law.
Chris also served as a trustee for the Law Foundation of Ontario until 2016, helping to support legal education and access to justice.
