Id like to thank Drew Marrochello, President Robert A. Explore Albie O'Connell net worth, bio, age, height, family, wiki, birthday, career, salary [Last Update 2021]! New BU hockey coach Albie O'Connell expects 'seamless' transition (and Albie O'Connell went 58-49-16 as head coach at Boston University. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? According to our Database, He has no children. We will update Albie O'Connell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. He resides in Duxbury with his wife, Kristen (SAR'99), and their three children, Connor (17), Daniel (13) and Kacie (11). Profile. Statistics and Records of Albie O'Connell, a hockey player and coach from Watertown, MA born May 20 1976 who was active from 1995 to 2002. If everyone put on scarlet-colored glasses and ignored reality, wed be an everyone gets a trophy culture that just kind of meanders along. BU can have any coach and any coach who signs a contract understands the rules and accepts the responsibility that success is measured in Ws, not how nice a guy someone is. He understands the game to a tee, but that doesn't always translate into being a strong head coach. During his year at Berkshire, he also served as the school's assistant dean of students and the student activities director. That's an unexpected perk to come his way the day O'Connell was introduced as Boston University's new men's hockey coach. O'Connell spent the last four seasons as head coach of the Terriers after serving the previous four as both an assistant coach for one season and an associate head coach for three seasons under David Quinn. Youre trying to contradict logic with your own personal emotions. Its ok to feel bad that a friend lost their job. O'Connell is the only current DivisionI men's head coach who has captured a conference regular-season title, won a conference tournament championship and reached the NCAA title game as both a player and a coach. Its fandomas opposed to fanaticism. The biggest thing I take issue with is you calling anyone who makes supportable critiques of the program, haters of the program. Men's Hockey: Albie O'Connell out as head coach | WTBU Radio O'Connell (Watertown, Opening Shift: Local colleges navigating challenges, other NCAA storylines Forward -- shoots L Born May 20 1976 -- Watertown, MA [46 yrs. We will update Albie O'Connell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Albie OConnell is not a bad coach. OPINION: O'Connell's departure necessary for Men's Hockey Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. According to hockey expert Canny Colin, we, especially Ozzie, know nothing about hockey. and he should know because he understands the subtleties of the game. Ask them if Mark Mywords post is correct. This was obviously a difficult decision, as Albie worked hard towards putting our team in a position to contend for championships, Marrochello said. [11][12], In 2022, O'Connell was hired as an amateur scout by the Montreal Canadiens. I think most, if not all, BU hockey fans wanted to see Albie succeed. During his year at Berkshire, he also served as the school's assistant dean of students and the student activities director. The hockey program is in a better place because of coach OConnell but our next coach who will be great needs to be able to coach without interference from special interest groups. We have great players students they come from great families why cant our fans embrace that root for them enjoy hockey its a great game take pride in your team. 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. He switched teams once again that summer when he joined the program at Northeastern and settled into his role as a recruiting coordinator. The Huskies reached two Beanpot finals, two Hockey East semifinals and the 2009 NCAA Tournament while O'Connell was on staff. Boston University announced on Wednesday that the school would be parting ways with men's head hockey coach Albie O'Connell after four seasons leading the Terriers.. O'Connell is a BU alum and worked as an assistant coach at the D-1 level throughout the east over 14 seasons, including four at Boston University before he was named as the successor to David Quinn in 2018 when Quinn was . Its ok to be publicly protective of a person you hold in high regard. The following year, O'Connell played for the Cardiff Devils but was not able to replicate his success. Prior to his return to BU, O'Connell spenta decade as a Division I assistant coach throughout the Northeast and established himself as one of the sport's premierrecruiters. Leaman was really the one that transformed Union before he left for Providence. Your email address will not be published. Loyalty matters . After three years with the Huskies he was lured away by Ted Donato at Harvard and tasked with improving the defensive corps and special teams. O'Connell spent the 2006-07 season at Holy Cross after a two-year stint at Niagara. No BS type guy. Listen here! for example, he shrewdly pointed out that it is called a sweater not a jersey. I dont agree with him not being signed but he was not offered anything to either accept or deny thats wrong loyalty matters . Hope everyone enjoys the Frozen Four. Coaches get fired (or not renewed) all the time. He is currently single. is a senior writer at BU Today andBostoniamagazine. We have had over 12 players in the last few years leave. I know youre tight with a lot of parents and players. also after reading Albies comments in the Globe, i was impressed with his dignity and class in handling this difficult situation. The Terriers received the #3 overall seed and marched all the way to the championship game where they couldn't overcome two third-period goals and lost to Providence 43. While the ultimate prize eluded the team head coach David Quinn accepted the same position with the New York Rangers in the spring of 2018 and less than two weeks later O'Connell was named as his successor.