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Clifford

Jake Clifford Season 2016-17

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PositionDefenseman
Weight200 lbs
Height6-1
ClassSophomore
HometownBrecksville, Ohio
Previous SchoolMerritt Centennials (BCHL)

Senior (2018-19):

  • Scored two game winning goals this season (vs. Alabama Huntsville and Princeton (OT))
  • Had a game winning assist against Michigan State
  • As of Jan. 15, has played in 25 games for the Sun Devils

Junior (2017-18):

  • Named the 2018 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Division I Hockey Scholar Athlete of the Year by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine for maintaining a 3.43 GPA and his dedication to the community. 
  • Netted one goal and assisted the second at Air Force (10/14)
  • Assisted two goals in the second half of the season against Northern Michigan and Quinnipiac
  • Scored a goal at Yale to finish the season with 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 total points through the season

Sophomore (2016-17):

  • Played in 16 games during his sophomore season, posting four assists from the blue line
  • Moved to forward for the final two games of the season against the U.S. National Development U-18 Team

Freshman (2015-2016):

  • Totaled an assist during NCAA play, which included 15 appearances for the rookie defenseman
  • First NCAA Point against Wisconsin on 10/31/2015

Experience: 

  • Minot Minotauros-NAHL
  • Merritt Centennials-BCHL 

High School/Club:

  • Selected to the 2011 Select-17 USA National Development Camp
  • 2011-12 NJPHL Most Valuable Defenseman (u18 AAA)
  • Minot Minotauros NAHL 2012-13: 45 games played, 4 goals, 12 assists, 16 points, 60 PIM 
  • Selected to the NAHL Top Prospects 18 Selects in 2013
  • Merritt Centennials BCHL 2013-14: 53 games played, 4 goals, 14 assists, 18 points, 35 PIM
  • Merritt Centennials BCHL 2014-15: 49 games played, 8 goals, 18 assists, 26 points, 71 PIM
  • 2014-15 career high goals, assists, and penalty minutes for Merritt Centennials including 2 game winning goals and 1 short handed goal
  • In 102 BCHL Career games registered 12 goals and 31 assists for 43 career BCHL Points.

Personal:

  • Has lived in 7 states and 2 Canadian Provinces
  • Cousin, Drew Nowak, plays in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks
  • Says most exciting moment in sports is committing to play Division I hockey for ASU
  • Enjoys golf and beach volleyball in spare time
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Senior
2018-19

Forward
6-1 / 200 lbs
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Freshman
2015-16

Defenseman
6-1 / 200 lbs
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Junior
2017-18

Defenseman
6-1 / 200 lbs