| Mike O'Connell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) O'Connell in 2013 | |||
| Born |
November 25, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
43rd overall, 1975 Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| WHA draft |
24th overall, 1975 Phoenix Roadrunners | ||
| Playing career | 1975–1990 | ||
Michael Thomas O'Connell (born November 25, 1955) is an American former professional ice hockey player and general manager who currently serves as the Director of Pro Development for the Los Angeles Kings. He played 860 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season games between 1977 and 1990 and later served as the general manager of the Boston Bruins from 2000 until 2006. He is the son of former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tommy O'Connell and brother of former World Hockey Association (WHA) player Tim O'Connell.