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David OConnor

David O'Connor is a managing editor with the Sunbelt Hockey Journal. His writing has been on the Los Angeles Times' website, among other places. O'Connor also does some scouting work for the local Junior B hockey club. Please feel free to contact him at davidoconnorhockey@gmail.com.

World Juniors 2013: Malcolm Subban’s Silencing Critics

David OConnor | December 30, 2012

Coming into the 2013 World Junior Championship, goaltending was Canada’s biggest question mark. It appears the problem has now been solved.

Malcolm Subban has stepped up to the plate for his country, and his country has never been more proud of him.

Categories Boston Bruins, CHL, OHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

World Juniors 2013: Discipline’s The Key to Canadian Gold

David OConnor | December 29, 2012

The 2013 World Junior Hockey Championship is just a few days old, but it’s already obvious that physicality will not win this tournament. Through Canada’s first two games, it became clear that playing physical does not bode well for success.

Categories CHL, International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr

David OConnor | December 24, 2012

As Christmas approaches, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr have written a letter to hockey fans everywhere. In it, they’d like to explain their holiday plans. They also discuss their desires and wishes for you and your family.

Categories Humor, NHL News

World Juniors 2013: Team Canada – The Defencemen and Goaltenders

David OConnor | December 21, 2012

Rise and shine, Canada. Given the defensive talent on this team, Team Canada should be worth getting up bright and early for. Let’s take a look at Canada’s defencemen and goaltenders in the second article of a two-part series.

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

World Juniors 2013: Team Canada – The Forwards

David OConnor | December 18, 2012

Rise and shine, Canada. Given the offensive talent on this team, they should be worth getting up bright and early for. Let’s take a look at Canada’s forwards in the first article of a two-part series.

Categories CHL, International Hockey, OHL, QMJHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs Prospects: Tyler Biggs Displays Pugnacity

David OConnor | December 13, 2012

Belligerence. Pugnacity. Truculence. They’re what Brian Burke seeks in a hockey player. In Tyler Biggs, a first-round selection of the Leafs in 2011, all three can be found.

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs, World Junior Hockey Championship

2013 World Juniors: The Essential Canadian Twitter Guide

David OConnor | December 5, 2012

Social media is a powerful tool these days. With the World Juniors coming up, expand your Twitter expertise by following many of Canada’s young stars. Check out this directory containing loads of links to get you on your way.

Categories CHL, International Hockey, NHL Prospects, OHL, QMJHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

2013 World Juniors: Canada’s Goaltending Conundrum

David OConnor | December 3, 2012

Selection camp will be intense, and every player there knows it. But for the Canadian goaltenders, they’ll face incredibly tough tests in both camp and the tournament itself.

First up is making the team.

Categories CHL, International Hockey, NHL Prospects, OHL, QMJHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

2013 World Juniors: Will Ryan Murphy Finally Crack Canada’s Roster?

David OConnor | November 30, 2012

Nepotism screams aloud at Ryan Murphy. Will Steve Spott being Canada’s head coach guarantee him a spot on the final roster, or is he actually deserving?

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles, Previews and Predictions, World Junior Hockey Championship

2013 NHL Draft: Matt Buckles Leads Among OJHL Prospects

David OConnor | November 23, 2012

Matt Buckles leads the way among the OJHL’s draft-eligibles this season. The St. Michael’s Buzzers forward is the league’s top prospect on most draft rankings.

Categories National Juniors, NHL News, NHL Prospects

An Early-Season 2013 NHL Mock Draft

David OConnor | October 28, 2012

Just because the National Hockey League’s locked out doesn’t mean there isn’t another NHL Draft coming up next June. Here’s The Hockey Writers’ first mock draft of the season.

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL, Previews and Predictions, QMJHL, WHL

Kyle Pereira: From Junior Hockey to Professional Lacrosse Prospect

David OConnor | October 24, 2012

It’s not uncommon for hockey players to excel in multiple sports. For Kyle Pereira, he’s taking the road from the OHL to pro lacrosse.

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles
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