Logan O'Connor (born August 14, 1996) is an American and Canadian professional

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currently playing for the

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of the

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(NHL). O'Connor won the

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with the Avalanche in

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. He has become a fan favourite thanks to his gritty, hard-working style of play.

Early life

O'Connor is the son of former NHL player

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and was born while his father played for the Houston Aeros in the International Hockey League. He was raised in

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, after his father retired from playing.

Playing career

Amateur

O'Connor first played as a bantam and midget within the

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organization of the

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(AMHL). Opting to pursue a collegiate career, O'Connor was selected with the 194th overall pick by the

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in the 2013

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(USHL) Entry Draft. During first junior season with the Stampede in the 2013–14 season, O'Connor committed to the

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of the

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(NCHC). As a 17-year-old with Sioux Falls, O'Connor was placed on the checking line and recorded 3 goals and 10 points in 59 games. In the following 2014–15 season, O'Connor was named

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of the Stampede and continued his development by increasing his scoring presence in posting 16 goals and 36 points in 58 regular season games. In the postseason, he contributed 10 points in 12 games for Sioux Falls to help capture the

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. Embarking on his collegiate career with the

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in the 2015–16 season, O'Connor appeared in 23 games for two goals and two assists as a freshman. In the following 2016–17 season, he became a fixture among the Pioneers checking line, registering 7 goals and 18 points while appearing in all 44 games to help Denver claim the 2017 national championship. In his junior season in 2017–18, O'Connor again appeared every game with the Pioneers, posting a season-best 21 points while leading the Pioneers with two short-handed goals through 41 games. He helped the Pioneers claim the NCHC championship and was named to the All-Tournament Team. Named as a two-time All-Academic in the NCHC, O'Connor was selected as captain of the Pioneers for his senior season on June 7, 2018.

Professional

At the conclusion of his junior season and following the

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, O'Connor was invited to attend the

development camp. On July 24, 2018, O'Connor forwent his senior season as captain with the Pioneers in agreeing to a two-year, entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent with the Avalanche. O'Connor began the 2018-19 season with the Avalanche's

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(AHL) affiliate, the

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. On December 30, he was recalled by the Avalanche. O'Connor made his debut the following night in a 3-2 loss to the

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. He finished the season with five scoreless appearances for the Avalanche and 42 points in 64 games for the Eagles. On November 27, 2019, O'Connor scored his first career NHL goal in a 4-1 win over the

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. He skated in 16 games for the Avalanche during the

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. He also played in five

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games, recording one assist. On September 18, 2020, the Avalanche re-signed O'Connor to a two-year contract extension. On September 22, 2021, the Avalanche re-signed O'Connor to a three-year, $3.15 million dollar extension. On May 21, 2022, O'Connor scored his first career playoff goal in a Round Two game against the St. Louis Blues. On Jan 20, 2024, O'Connor scored his first career hat trick against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Career statistics

Awards and honours

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Oconnor, Logan 1996 births Living people Colorado Avalanche players Colorado Eagles players Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey players Sioux Falls Stampede players Stanley Cup champions Undrafted National Hockey League players American ice hockey right wingers