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David OConnor

David OConnor

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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.

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World Juniors 2013: Malcolm Subban's Silencing Critics

World Juniors 2013: Malcolm Subban's Silencing Critics

December 30th, 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.
World Juniors 2013: Discipline's The Key to Canadian Gold

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

December 29th, 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.
Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr

Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr

December 24th, 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.
World Juniors 2013: Team Canada – The Defencemen and Goaltenders

World Juniors 2013: Team Canada – The Defencemen and Goaltenders

December 21st, 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.
World Juniors 2013: Team Canada - The Forwards

World Juniors 2013: Team Canada - The Forwards

December 18th, 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.
Maple Leafs Prospects: Tyler Biggs Displays Pugnacity

Maple Leafs Prospects: Tyler Biggs Displays Pugnacity

December 13th, 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.
2013 World Juniors: The Essential Canadian Twitter Guide

2013 World Juniors: The Essential Canadian Twitter Guide

December 5th, 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.
2013 World Juniors: Canada's Goaltending Conundrum

2013 World Juniors: Canada's Goaltending Conundrum

December 3rd, 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.
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