Connor MacKenzie

PLAYER SNAPSHOT

Name: Connor MacKenzie

Hometown: Windsor, ON

Date of Birth: January 7, 2007

Born: Windsor, ON

Citizenship: Canadian/American 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Position: Goalie (G)

Catches: Left

Height / Weight: 6'1" / 170 lbs

Current Team: Jr. Coyotes 18U AAA

League: Tier1 Elite

Graduation Year: 2024

NCAA Eligibility: Registered

Advisor: AJ Bucchino

BIO

A very athletic and flexible goaltender with an exceptional compete level and "never give up mentality." Connor combines elite skating ability with outstanding play-reading skills that make difficult saves look routine. Known for his puck-handling prowess that helps teammates break out of the defensive zone, he's a dedicated teammate who pushes himself and others to improve daily. His relentless work ethic reflects in his approach—practicing with the same intensity as game situations.

NOTABLE:

Aspiring scratch golfer and multi-sport athlete (high-level baseball background)

Car enthusiast since childhood

Strong faith-based foundation driving his athletic pursuits

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MY STORY

1. WHERE I STARTED

"I started skating at the early age of five and I loved to go fast. I was considered a very good skater so my first team hockey was with Timbits with older players in Canmore Alberta Canada. At eight years old, after being a player all those years, my coach asked if I would play goalie for the playoffs and I accepted as I was already obsessed with goalie equipment to begin with. From that year on, I never looked back!"

2. CHALLENGES I'VE FACED

"The only real challenge that I faced in the early years was the distance required to travel to play AA and AAA hockey. Covid completely shut down hockey in Canada and affected me and many others. So my family made the decision to come down to the US to play in Phoenix, Arizona."

3. WHAT DRIVES ME

"I always want to push myself to be the best at everything I do and hockey is definitely the greatest venue for me to push myself and compete to my limit every single day."

4. WHERE I'M HEADED

"My short-term goals are: to play the next three years of junior hockey either in the USHL, WHL or NAHL. My midterm goal junior hockey is to play D1 college hockey. My long-term goal is to play professional hockey in the NHL."

5. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

"My relentless work ethic reflects how I play. As I play the same practice as I do in a game. All this is only possible because of my strong faith in God and I know that the only reason why I have all my skills and abilities is because of him!"

STATS

EliteProspects:

Connor MacKenzie - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Connor MacKenzie, 2007-01-07 Canmore, AB, CAN USA. Most recently in the 18U AAA with Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 18U AAA. Complete player biography and stats.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/805220/connor-mackenzie

RECRUITMENT GOALS & PREFERENCES

Open to: NCAA Division I, USHL, NAHL, WHL, BCHL

Willing to relocate: Yes

Advisor: AJ Bucchino

MEDIA & PRESS FEATURES

Camp Confidential: Goaltenders looking sharp - Portland Winterhawks

Day one of the Portland Winterhawks Neely Cup was filled with excitement – from the veterans taking the stage in front of fans again, to a game-winning goal in the final second, to some new players emerging in Portland. As we reflect on the day one festivities, it’s also hard to overlook the terrific goaltending…

https://chl.ca/whl-winterhawks/camp-confidential-goaltenders-looking-sharp/

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

USHL Omaha Lancers Training Camp Roster (2025)

Portland WinterHawks Protected List (2022-2023)

Alberta Winter Games Medalist (2020)

Pewee AA Undefeated Season - Goalie of the Year, League Best SV% and GAA (2019-2020)

Atom AA League Champion and Provincial Champion (2017-2018)

Novice Major AA League Champion (2015-2016)

AWARDS

2025 USHL Omaha Lancers Training Camp Selection

2022-2023 Portland WinterHawks Protected List

2020 Alberta Winter Games Medal

2019-2020 Pewee AA Goalie of the Year

2019-2020 League Best Save Percentage and GAA

Multiple Provincial and League Championships

ACADEMICS

School: Primavera Online School

GPA: 3.6

SAT / ACT: Scheduled

Honors: N/A

Graduation Year: 2024

Transcript: Available upon request

SCOUTING REPORT

An athletic and flexible goaltender who excels at reading plays and making difficult saves appear routine. Combines exceptional skating ability with strong puck-handling skills. Known for his calm demeanor and ability to make game-breaking saves in crucial moments.

Strengths: Athleticism, Skating, Play Reading, Puck Handling, Compete Level, Work Ethic

Growth Areas: Continued physical development, consistency at elite levels

Scouting Report by Dallas Drake:

"Connor is a very athletic goaltender with an incredible work ethic. Connor's athletic ability helped our team achieve a lot of success. Connor was also a great teammate and pushed kids to be better all the time."

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @cmack63

TESTIMONIALS

"Connor is a high compete, detail-oriented goalie that is one of the hardest working goalies I have had the pleasure of working with. His attention to detail and skating ability set him apart from a lot of the pack of goalies his age. Connor has a calmness to his game and is able to not only make the saves he is supposed to make but also make the game breaking timely saves to give his team a chance to win."

— Rick Ice

"Connor is an extremely athletic goaltender that is committed to his craft. He competes for every puck, taking pride in the details needed to be a well-rounded goalie. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Connor."

— Jordan Muzzillo

“Connor has all the tools to be a next level goaltender. His athleticism, speed, hockey IQ, and competitiveness are key components of his success.”

— AJ Bucchino

CONTACT

Preferred method of contact:

Email: [email protected]

Advisor Contact:

Name: AJ Bucchino (MAP Advising)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (603) 540-5719

Website: maphockey.com