Larry O'Connor (ice hockey)

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Larry O'Connor
Born (1950-04-01) April 1, 1950 (age 74)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Played for EHL
Jersey Devils
CHL
Omaha Knights
Albuquerque Six-Guns
IHL
Des Moines Oak Leafs
Port Huron Flags
AHL
Providence Reds
WHL
Denver Spurs
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 19701975

Larry O'Connor (born April 1, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

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Early life

O'Connor was born in Montreal. He played junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and was recognized for his outstanding performance when he was selected to the 1969–70 QMJHL First All-Star Team.

Career

O'Connor played five seasons of professional hockey, including 125 games in the CHL with the Omaha Knights and Albuquerque Six-Guns, and 80 games played in the AHL with the Providence Reds.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1969–70 Laval Saints QMJHL 5341923108
1969–70 Jersey Devils EHL-Sr.
1970–71Jersey DevilsEHL-Sr.7161218112
1970–71 Omaha Knights CHL 5022220112
1971–72 Omaha KnightsCHL480101053
1971–72 Des Moines Oak Leafs IHL 90222
1972–73 Denver Spurs WHL-Sr. 4001212106500022
1972–73 Providence Reds AHL 2706610
1973–74 Albuquerque Six Guns CHL7251621167
1974–75 Port Huron Flags IHL1907725
1974–75 Providence RedsAHL53210125461019
AHL totals80216186461019
CHL totals1255283322220112
IHL totals2809927

Awards and honors

AwardYear
QMJHL First Team All-Star 1969–70 [1]

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