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Oilers Prospect Undergoes Hand Surgery After AHL Fight Injury
- Connor Clattenburg underwent left-hand surgery after an AHL fight injury, with no return date provided.
- The 20-year-old forward broke his hand during a fight while attempting to grab a jersey on January 7.
- Clattenburg had recently returned to action with the Condors after an eye injury and LTIR period.
- He recorded his first career NHL goal in five games this season during an earlier call-up.
- Clattenburg is known for a physical style that helped him earn 59 PIM in 15 AHL games before his promotion.
- The Oilers have not provided a specific timeline for his return as he begins recovery in Edmonton.
- Clattenburg remains in Edmonton to begin his recovery as the Condors adjust their lineup.
- The piece highlights Clattenburg's journey from junior hockey to the Oilers' development system.
- The article is authored by Deepanjan Mitra, an NHL-focused writer covering breaking news and recaps.
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