Tim O'Connell

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 seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1970–71 St. Michael's Buzzers MJBHL Statistics Unavailable 1971–72 St. Michael's Buzzers MJBHLStatistics Unavailable 1972–73 University of Vermont ECAC-2 31 21 30 51 37 — — — — —1973–74 University of Vermont ECAC-2 33 24 33 57 25 — — — — —1974–75University of Vermont ECAC 36 41 41 82 26 — — — — —1975–76 University of Vermont ECAC 29 13 31 44 12 — — — — —1976–77 Oklahoma City Blazers CHL 22 5 6 11 0 — — — — —1976–77 Charlotte Checkers SHL 21 8 5 13 6 — — — — —1976–77 San Diego Mariners WHA 16 0 3 3 4 — — — — — WHA totals 16 0 3 3 4 — — — — —