Former NHL enforcer loses cool during AHL game

During an AHL game, a former NHL tough guy got visibly upset when an opposing player celebrated a goal in a way that he deemed disrespectful to his team.

Clifford jumps duszak after disrespectful goal celebration

Kyle Clifford was known for being a tough player during his time in the NHL. Despite his age, it seems like he hasn't lost his reputation in the AHL. In a recent game between the Marlies and the Thunderbirds, Clifford got angry at Joseph Duszak for celebrating too close to the Marlies' bench and exchanging words with them.




Clifford chased Duszak down the ice before jumping him after a faceoff, but nothing came of it as Duszak turtled, although it was clear that clifford was enraged.

Clifford goes after Duszak off the puck drop following goal clebration


Duszak, a former Marlie, reportedly was unhappy during his time with the team

There seems to be a rough history between Duszak and the Marlies. It has been revealed that Duszak had some bad blood with the team. He wasn't happy with his playing time during his final season there and it was reported that he abandoned the team. The Marlies missed the playoffs last season after losing their last game of the 21-22 season, and Duszak did not play. It was rumored that he was upset about playing as the fourth right winger instead of the defense position. Crocker claims that he "straight up bailed on the team".