Although small in stature, no one could doubt Chris Connor's leadership of the Huskies during his four years in Houghton. Some of his college highlights include:

2002-03 Finished second on the team in total points (37). Earned Norbert Matovich Memorial Award as team’s top freshman. Named WCHA Rookie of the Week for the periods ending 10/19 and 1/25.....

2003-04 Led team in total points (39) and goals (25). Set MTU single season record with 8 shorthanded goals and tied the second-best total single season in NCAA history and most since 1997. All-WCHA Second Team Choice. Received Merv Youngs Award as team MVP. Named Hockey Commissioners Association National Division 1 Player of the Month for October. Named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending 10/27 and 1/12. Third-Team All-America pick by InsideCollegHockey.com.

2004-05 Led team in goals (14). Earned team’s Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award. Listed by InsideCollegeHockey.com as one of the Top 10 candidates for the 2005 Hobey Baker Award. Preseason All-America Second Team pick by InsideCollegeHockey.com. Named Best Player in WCHA by InsideCollegeHockey.com in 04-05 College Preview.

2005-06 Led team in overall points (29) and goals (17). Left Michigan Tech with 69 career goals and 60 assists, 35th overall in MTU record book. His 69 goals were good for 19th overall among MTU leading goal scorers. Set MTU record with 15 career Shorthanded goals.

Other Career Notes: Singed to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO) by Iowa on 3/15/06. Made Pro debut on 3/15/06 vs. Manchester and recorded his first Pro point, a goal, vs. Barry Brust. Signed by Dallas Stars to a two-year contract on 7/13/06. Made NHL debut vs. Edmonton Oilers, recording 10:48 of ice time and three shots on 12/8/06. Registered first career NHL point, a goal, in Dallas' 5-4 win at Colorado (Jose Theordore) on 12/27/06. Notched first career NHL assist at Edmonton on 1/4/07. Selected by Iowa Stars Hockey Operations as Stars Rookie of the Year. Ranked first among all Iowa rookies, 28th among all AHL rookies and fifth overall on team in points with 37. Was 21st in AHL and tied for first on Iowa in GWG (5). Led Iowa and was 17th in the AHL in First Goals (6). Finished second on team in PPG (6). Signed to a one year contract by the Pittsbugh Penguins 7/6/09.

Chicago Freeze (NAHL)

The jersey shows heavy wear with a dozen repairs and has two color sewn twill numbers (white on blue)..... The NAHL All-Star logo is embroidered on the right shoulder and the NAHL league patch is on the left shoulder..... The nameplate has been removed from the jersey..... Obtained from a private collector in August 2009.

Dallas Stars (NHL)

This jersey is a mystery as to when it was worn by Conner (if at all). It is well documented that Chris wore #65 and then #25 with the Stars organization, but nothing has surfaced showing that he wore #66, yet... The jersey shows some wear with three color sewn twill numbers (green on gold on black) however the name is a single color sewn twill on a nameplate which is chain stitched onto the jersey. Obtained from a private collector in September 2009.

Iowa Stars (AHL)

This jersey is from Chris' first full season as a pro. Although he only appeared in just over half of the games that seasons due to call ups to Dallas, Chris still managed to net 19 goals and 18 assists which was good for 5th overall in team scoring..... The jersey shows average wear with a few mark here and there, mostly on the left sleeve..... All numbers are done in three color sewn twill (green on gold on black) and the name is done in green sewn twill on a nameplate..... Obtained from MeiGray Group in June 2007.

Dallas Stars (NHL)

Welcome to the NHL Chris Conner - This jersey was worn in Conner's NHL regular season debut December 8, 2006..... This jersey was likely used in the preseason and then recycled to the regular season as the NHL All-Star patch and nameplate are sewn on with chain stiching, commonly done for last minute jerseys changes..... All numbers and the name are done in three color sewn twill (white on black on gold) and the name is on a nameplate..... Overall the jersey shows light wear however it has three repairs on the left sleeve..... Obtained from the MeiGray Group in July 2008.

Dallas Stars (NHL)

Wearing this jersey Conner put himself in the scoring summary of an NHL game for the first time netting a goal as Christmas came late on 12/27/06..... Much like the home (green) jersey from this set, this jersey was also likely used in the preseason and then recycled to the regular season as the NHL All-Star patch and nameplate have been sewn on with chain stiching..... All numbers and the name are done in three color sewn twill (green on gold on black) and the name is on a nameplate..... Overall the jersey shows light wear however it has a repair near the left shoulder..... Obtained from MeiGray Group in June 2007.

Iowa Stars (AHL)

Once again splitting time between Dallas and Iowa resulted in Chris playing 55 games in Iowa and finishing 5th in team scoring with 13 goals and 26 assists good for 39 total points..... The jersey shows fair overall wear consisting mainly of stick marks an board burns..... A Dallas Stars patch is on the left shoulder and a state of Iowa patch is on the right shoulder..... The numbers are done in three color sewn twill (green on gold on black) and the name is green sewn twill on a nameplate..... AHL and Reebok patches are on the back hem and a MeiGray patch is sewn inside the back hem of the jersey..... Obtained from MeiGray Group in July 2009.

Dallas Stars (NHL)

Last of the #65 jerseys and worn shortly before Chris changed to his familiar #25..... Chris played twice as many games with the Dallas Stars his second season appearing in 22 games and netting 5 points..... Two repairs on the left sleeve and a fair number of stick marks litter the jersey..... As with the previous year's Stars jerseys the names and numbers are three color sewn twill (green on gold on black) and the name is on a nameplate..... Obtained from MeiGray Group in July 2009.

Chris Conner Photos from his College Days

Here are a few photos from Chris' time with the Michigan Tech Huskies.
After four great seasons, Conner skated away from the Huskies
as one of the all-time great players to wear the Michigan Tech colors.
All photos by Ryan Johnson

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