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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.

Russia’s Triple Threat Searches For Gold

David OConnor | December 10, 2011

The Russians always send fantastic talent to every hockey tournament they take part in. There’s always at least one player that appears destined for stardom on every World Junior team…

Categories CHL, International Hockey, NHL Prospects, OHL, Olympics, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Players To Watch In The 2012 World Juniors

David OConnor | December 8, 2011

Every sports fan loves when their country excels in international competition, and every hockey fan especially loves it when their country excels in the World Juniors. It seems that in…

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

Previewing The American World Junior Team

David OConnor | December 5, 2011

After a third-place finish on home ice in the 2011 World Junior Championships, Team USA will be looking for a gold medal this time around. They’re considered the favourite to…

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

Welcome To Subban Land

David OConnor | November 28, 2011

The Subban brothers may be the next generation of Staal’s or Sutter’s, and they should be the flashiest one yet. P.K.’s obviously already established himself as a household name, and although the other Subban’s aren’t quite there yet, it’ll come in time.

Categories CHL, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Prospects, OHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

Max Domi: A Different Chip Off The Old Block

David OConnor | November 19, 2011

If you didn’t know his last name was Domi, you would never guess that he’s the son of a legendary hockey enforcer. Max Domi’s elite offensive talent and vision have…

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Nathan MacKinnon’s A Future NHL Superstar

David OConnor | November 14, 2011

Nathan MacKinnon has been called many things. A lot of people call him “the second coming of Sidney Crosby”, while some prefer to call him “Crosby Jr.” and various other…

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Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent

David OConnor | November 8, 2011

Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles

Nick Ebert: America’s Top NHL Draft Prospect

David OConnor | November 4, 2011

Originally from Livingston, New Jersey, Nick Ebert has taken his game to a whole new level in the last few years. Ebert was playing in the USHL with the Waterloo…

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Griffin Reinhart: There’s No Need To Rush Him

David OConnor | October 26, 2011

Like Father, Like Son The sky is the limit for 2012 NHL Draft prospect Griffin Reinhart. This six-foot four, two hundred pound blueliner from the Edmonton Oil Kings has all…

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An Early Season 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Selections 1-15)

David OConnor | October 16, 2011

Even though the 2011-2012 NHL season has just started, it’s never too early to look ahead to the next draft. They are an exciting time for players, organizations, and especially…

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Matia Marcantuoni: The Usain Bolt Of Hockey

David OConnor | October 11, 2011

Matia Marcantuoni is one the top forward prospects available in the 2012 NHL Draft. His balance and power are major strengths of his game, and he uses them to go…

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Ryan Murray: The Next Scott Niedermayer?

David OConnor | October 8, 2011

Ryan Murray is without question the top defenseman currently available for selection in the 2012 NHL Draft. This impact player from the Everett Silvertips of the WHL tallied 27 points…

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