If it was up to you, there would be no limit to the number of years/chances that Albie would have to bring BUH the hardware we expect. also after reading Albies comments in the Globe, i was impressed with his dignity and class in handling this difficult situation. Another thing that annoys me is fans are too quick to dismiss kids who are healthy scratches all I do is cheer them on this is college hockey I dont think some of you know how hard it is just to make this team and then being a student its not easy and I give these kids lots of credit it irks me when we on this blog or around the rink knock kids not in line up its a bad look for adults to do that . He is a member of famous with the age 47 years old group. O'Connell has helped develop numerous Terriers into NHL-ready talent, including Olympian Jordan Greenway, All-Americans Jack Eichel, Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy and Danny O'Regan, and 2017 NCAA rookie of the year Clayton Keller. Albie is a wonderful guy and we all wish him well. That year the team won both the conference, regular season, and tournament titles. One season is not the program. Supreme Court Upholds FDA Approval of Mifepristone: Whats Next? However, I vote for going outside the program to get some fresh blood. BOSTON - After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) has been named the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University men's ice hockey program, director of athletics Drew Marrochello announced today. He is very experienced having previously been as Assistant Coach with the Boston Bruins, outstanding NHL hockey player, and led BU to a NCAA Hockey Championship. Moderators are staffed during regular business hours (EST) and can only accept comments written in English. Duke biggest winner in latest D1Baseball rankings. Albie O'Connell Introduced as New Men's Hockey Head Coach He led his team in scoring by 23 points and finished 3rd overall in the league. Even Little League volunteer coaches get input from parents, grandparents and other interested parties. View Albie O'Connell's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. That's an unexpected perk to come his way the day O'Connell was introduced as Boston University's new men's hockey coach. Albie O'Connell - Men's Ice Hockey Coach - Northeastern University Athletics Albie O'Connell Title Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Email a.oconnell@neu.edu Phone (617) 373-4655 The 2010-11 season will be the third for Albie O'Connell on head coach Greg Cronin's staff. Its reality. I wish the season started tomorrow.. The following year, O'Connell played for the Cardiff Devils but was not able to replicate his success. OConnell will continue a long legacy of BU alumni who have led the program, as a Terrier has held the head-coaching role in 72 of the 73 seasons that have taken place since the end of World War II. Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) will not return next season as Boston University men's ice hockey coach, University Athletics Director Drew Marrochello announced Wednesday. College hockey allows fans to meet and interact with students there parents athletic dept. Also previewed are four other matchups to be featured in USCHO's Bettor's Edge column this week: No. BU would be downed by eventual champion Michigan in the frozen four but O'Connell was still with the team the following year when the Terriers won both the Hockey East regular season and tournament crowns. They were terrific towards me. personal etc why do we need to attack the coach AD who by the way I respect I believe his hands were tied. Shawn McEachran is my top choice, but if they go outside the BU family, i am good with that. He is not dating anyone. I think coach got a raw deal. Albie OConnell is an Ice Hockey Player who was born on May 20, 1976 in United States. The news came after an up-and-down season that saw BU win the fabled Beanpot tournament in dramatic fashion, but finish outside of the top-20 Division I programs, with an overall record of 19-13-3 and a Hockey East conference record of 13-8-3. Albie O'Connell is an American ice hockey coach, scout, and former player. In 127 pro games, O'Connell posted 54 goals and 78 assists for 132 points. BU hockey, with loads of talent compared to a majority of other programs, underachieved in regard to expectations in Albies 4 seasons. Hope he finds another coaching position soon. All a little too familiar. After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) wasnamed the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University men's ice hockey program on June 5, 2018. He previously served as an assistant coach at . The Huskies reached two Beanpot finals, two Hockey East semifinals and the 2009 NCAA Tournament while O'Connell was on staff. As much as Colin wants to believe this was a hatchet job, Im of the belief that his viewpoint of the state of BU Hockey is very much an outlier compared to most everyone associated with the program (from up close as well as from a distance). Allrightsreserved. He is from United States. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 20 May. As a Terrier, he played forward in 149 games, scoring 108 points (42 goals, 66 assists) under head coach Jack Parker (Questrom68, Hon.97). Head coach David Quinn accepted a position with the New York Rangers in the spring of 2018[8] and less than two weeks later O'Connell was named as his successor. Terriers, What Advice Do You Have for the New Dean of Students? Student-Athlete Academic Support Services. One of the biggest positives of Boston University tabbing Albie O'Connell as its next men's hockey coach is that he'll bring continuity and familiarity to the current team and recruits. And a number of the players would be very happy if Pandolfo is named HC. 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[7] O'Connell was promoted to associate head coach the following year, and the Terriers continued to perform well, appearing in each of the next three tournaments and making the quarterfinal round twice. also, a more outgoing one who can balance Jays quiet demeanor. Discover Albie O'Connell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The 2021-22 season marked the last season on OConnells contract, which will not be renewed. National runner-up in 2015. He is not the greatest coach in college hockey by any metrics. March 30, 2022 1:25 pm by Daily Free Press Admin Views: 79. Coach OConnell is gone but he was successful in town he deserved better but folks had a agenda to destroy him and they succeeded. I keep saying it over and over from early on in the season what makes college hockey great is the fact the fans have access to players there families etc. Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. He lives in Duxbury, Mass., with his wife, Kristen (Sargent99), and their three children. That is a fact, not an opinion. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old? Albie O'Connell - Hockey Coach - Northeastern University - LinkedIn As he spoke with outside candidates, he added, instead of comparing them to Quinn, he found himself measuring them against OConnell. Albie O'Connell is in his first season as an assistant coach at Holy Cross. It happens in all sports including Div. It will be very interesting who the administration choose to be our next coach since a nationwide search is being conducted. At 45 years old, Albie O'Connell height not available right now. i wonder if anyone believes Quinn would be considered or even Sullivan whos had great success in the NHL ( would they even consider it or are they strictly NHL guys now?) That is how it works with fandom in both pro and college sports. He scored 17 points his first season, but BU would be downed by eventual champion Michigan in the Frozen Four. 3 Michigan at No. Lets enjoy the process and all remember its just hockey, IMO, Quinn is waiting for the end of the NHL season to put his hat in the ring for a head coaching job. During his three seasons at Northeastern (2008-11), O'Connell served as recruiting coordinator and helped the Huskies post 55 wins after the team recorded just 22 victories during the previous three-year span. That summer when he joined the program at Northeastern as a recruiting coordinator. After a brief stop with Holy Cross in 200607 O'Connell made his way back to the Hockey East at Merrimack under head coach Mark Dennehy where he worked with the forwards and power play unit. Jeff Cox hates bu his tweet makes Albie look bad but it was not even vetted for accuracy. A fifth-round draft pick of the New York Islanders in 1994, O'Connell played professional hockey for the Pensacola Ice Pilots (East Coast Hockey League) in 1999-2000, the Basingstoke Bison (British National League) in 2000-01, the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (ECHL) in 2001-02 and the Cardiff Devils (BNL) in 2001-02. I dont know Scott Pickett but from what I do know (and FWIW, he probably knows more about BU hockey over the decades than anyone on this thread), he created a poll to gauge the temperature of the fan base. Its unfortunate it didnt work out that way. So are you saying they all didn t recognize what they had. Coaches get fired (or not renewed) all the time. I warned of it on this blog how it was dangerous. Wish him the best in what he does next in his hockey career. Watertown native Albie O'Connell introduced as Boston University's new