Michigan Tech

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Prior to Michigan Tech: Picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2017 NHL Draft as the 203rd overall pick in the seventh round … Played four seasons (2018-22) and 117 collegiate games at Ohio State … Tallied 25 points with two goals and 23 assists for the Buckeyes … Member of 2019 Big Ten regular season championship and NCAA Tournament squad … Played the 2017-18 season in the BCHL for the Penticton Vees … Tallied 14 points (3 goals, 11 assists) … Played two seasons (2015-17) with St. Andrew’s College … Received St. Andrew’s Best Defenseman Award in 2016 and 2017 … Member of Canada West gold medal-winning squad at 2017 World Junior A Challenge … Participated in the Toronto’s NHL Development Camp in summer 2018 and 2019

Personal: Shoots left … Son of Carolyn and Ron O’Connell … Born Ryan Gerald O’Connell on April 25, 1999, in Ottawa, Ontario … Has an older sister Kylie … Uncle Brian Downy played hockey at the University of Maine … Attended high school at St. Andrew College … Also played high school golf, soccer, and lacrosse and was the soccer team MVP … Enjoys hanging out with family and friends and playing video games … Pursuing an MBA.