Born 1992 in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, Clarke began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1973 with the Richmond Robins-then the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Born 1992 in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, Clarke played major junior hockey with the Calgary Centennials of the Western Hockey League. He began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1973 with the Richmond Robins-then the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers.