Clarke MacArthur is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 6, 1985, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada. MacArthur began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2001. He played for the Tigers for four seasons, during which he scored 118 goals and 157 assists in 259 games.
MacArthur was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Sabres in 2006 and played for the team for three seasons. During his time with the Sabres, MacArthur scored 31 goals and 60 assists in 208 games.
In 2010, MacArthur was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers, where he played for one season before the team relocated to Winnipeg and became the Jets. He played for the Jets for one season before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010. MacArthur played for the Maple Leafs for three seasons, during which he scored 57 goals and 71 assists in 195 games.
In 2013, MacArthur signed a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. He played for the Senators for four seasons, during which he scored 78 goals and 100 assists in 304 games. MacArthur was known for his offensive skills and his ability to play on both the left and right wings.
MacArthur's career was plagued by injuries, particularly concussions. He suffered his first concussion in 2012 and missed several games as a result. In 2015, he suffered another concussion that caused him to miss the entire 2015-2016 season. MacArthur returned to the ice in 2016 but suffered another concussion during the 2016-2017 season that ultimately ended his career.
Despite his injuries, MacArthur was a respected player in the NHL. He was known for his work ethic, his leadership skills, and his ability to score clutch goals. MacArthur retired from professional hockey in 2019 at the age of 34.
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