Tim O'Connell

Tim O'Connell
Born (1953-10-26) October 26, 1953 (age 72)
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right wing
Defense
Played for San Diego Mariners (WHA)
NHL draft 124th overall, 1973
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1976–1977

Tim O'Connell (born October 26, 1953) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League in the eighth round, 124th overall, of the 1973 NHL Entry Draft; however, he never played in that league. He played 16 games in the World Hockey Association with the San Diego Mariners in the 1976–77 season. O'Connell was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

A standout hockey player for the University of Vermont Catamounts from 1972–76, O'Connell ranks third all-time in points 234. He is second all-time in goals scored (99), and third in assists (135).

O'Connell's brother Mike played in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins. His father, Tommy, played in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns, as well as in the American Football League with the Buffalo Bills.

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-ECAC Hockey First Team 1974–75
AHCA East All-American 1974–75

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1970–71St. Michael's BuzzersMJBHLStatistics Unavailable
1971–72St. Michael's BuzzersMJBHLStatistics Unavailable
1972–73University of VermontECAC-23121305137—————
1973–74University of VermontECAC-23324335725—————
1974–75University of VermontECAC3641418226—————
1975–76University of VermontECAC2913314412—————
1976–77Oklahoma City BlazersCHL2256110—————
1976–77Charlotte CheckersSHL2185136—————
1976–77San Diego MarinersWHA160334—————
WHA totals 160334 —————

References

  1. ↑ "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.