Playing career
Kenny Connors began his junior career with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL, playing from 2020 to 2022. He recorded 74 points before joining the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With UMass, Connors totaled 77 points over three seasons and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2022–23.
The Los Angeles Kings selected Connors 103rd overall in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Kings in April 2025 and began his professional career with the Ontario Reign of the AHL during the 2025–26 season. He recorded 41 points in 65 games.
Connors made his NHL debut with the Kings on March 2, 2026, against the Colorado Avalanche. He appeared in two NHL games during the season. He primarily played Centre and was also used on both special teams units with Ontario.
