Myles O'Connor: key obituary facts
Is Myles O'Connor dead? Yes. Myles O'Connor died on October 8, 2026, at age 59.
Cause of death: Myles O'Connor's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Myles O'Connor known for?
He was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.
More about Myles O'Connor
Born: 2 April 1967.
Place of birth: Calgary.
Gender: male.
Occupation: ice hockey player.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: University of Michigan.
Myles O’Connor, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the New Jersey Devils and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, died October 8, 2026, aged 59.
Born in Calgary on April 2, 1967, he played four years of college hockey at the University of Michigan before beginning his professional career at the end of the 1988-89 season. The Devils selected him 45th overall in the 1985 NHL entry draft, and he spent five years in their organization, moving between the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League.
O’Connor appeared in 43 NHL regular-season games between 1990 and 1994. He recorded three goals and four assists for seven points and accumulated 69 penalty minutes. His NHL career included time with both New Jersey and Anaheim, the latter known as the Mighty Ducks during his playing years. O’Connor’s path from Michigan to the professional ranks followed his selection by New Jersey while he was still developing in college, and his career included opportunities in both the NHL and AHL. His son, Logan O’Connor, also became a professional hockey player and made his NHL debut with the Colorado Avalanche in 2019.