Paul Joseph O'Neil (born August 24, 1953) is an American former professional

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center. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round, 67th overall, of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. He was also drafted by the Houston Aeros in the fifth round, 61st overall, of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft. O'Neil played six

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games in his career (five with Vancouver and one with the

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) and one

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game (with the Birmingham Bulls), spending the bulk of his career in the minor leagues. Internationally he played for the

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at the 1973 World Championship Group B.

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