With regard to the survey, I actually voted for Albie to stay because I initially said that this season he would have to at the very least win a Beanput or HE title and he acheived that goal. OConnell took the team to one NCAA tournament appearance, last year. Shawn McEachran is my top choice, but if they go outside the BU family, i am good with that. If youre saying that ~100 fan survey respondents, while nice to get the opinions of fans on the main college hockey message board, had more of an impact than the players, parents, and donors then youre 100% wrong. Michigan and Boston University are two men's college hockey programs steeped in rich history, but first-year head coaches Brandon Naurato and Jay Pandolfo are looking to make their own marks at the 2023 Men's Frozen Four. He transformed Union from a doormat to NCAA champs at a small school on a low end D1 budget and a talent pool far less than ideal compared to a BU. That is not the fans. And he was just ousted from Union for his coaching practices. Someone who can hold a hockey team accountable and mold them into a hungry, united and fearsome opponent. Since were not involved, heres hoping for a few OTs. Profile. Quinnie is still collecting from the rangers and i am not sure i would want him back because he seems like a perpetual flight risk for the NHL. In hearing from multiple sources with direct access to players/staff, I was left with the impression that 1) the players themselves wanted change; 2) the administration felt there was a need for stronger leadership from the head coach; 3) the consensus is Albie is liked, but didnt command the respect necessary to cultivate a consistently winning, successful program to match BUs lofty standards. AOC has worked at seven different schools over the last 19 years. i heard the Drew was willing to give AOC a one year deal while AOC wanted three years. 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. season & tournament titles and reached Div. You may not like how D1 athletics operates but its the reality we live in. All a little too familiar. And yes mike it does happen in little league and youth hockey but this is Boston university . 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. He is tasked with scouting the NCAA. Cant see him taking over here. 1 Minnesota State at Bemidji State Maybe. In 127 pro games, O'Connell posted 54 goals and 78 assists for 132 points. [5], In 2003, O'Connell got his first coaching job with Berkshire School, a Prep School in Western Massachusetts. www.bu.edu. Its not beer league hockey. And the justification in this case was more than fair. Players, coaches, admins, staff, fans, etc. I like Albie the person. Obviously he is no Jack Parker but who is? Albie O'Connells income source is mostly from being a successful . This isnt rec hockey. Imagine what he could do with BUs resources. But they didnt give him the job for a reason (and his coaching record since leaving BU would appear to support that decision). 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. 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?) Its not even loyal. Look at the coach. As head coach for four seasons, OConnell posted a 58-49-16 record, led BU to one NCAA tournament appearance in the 2021-22 season, and a Beanpot championship in 2022. And everyones boss also has a boss. OConnell started his coaching career at Berkshire Prep School in 2002, followed by stints at Colby, Niagara, Holy Cross, and Merrimack, and three years each at Northeastern and Harvard. I dont understand why folks cant just root for there team and be happy. After finishing as the national runner-up in 2015 along with Beanpot and Hockey East titles, BU reached the NCAA quarterfinals in both 2017 and 2018 and will enters the 2018-19season asthe defending Hockey East champion. This is getting a bit too Flat Earther for me. Despite his exploits O'Connell found himself on Cardiff the next season but he could not replicate the same magic and after only 11 games he went back to the ECHL. I thought he was a real improvement over David Quinn behind the bench. He was senior captain during the 1998-1999 season, when he tallied 39 points (9 goals, 30 assists). i give Drew credit for sticking to his guns and i do not blame Albie was seeking more job security. He is known for being the head coach of Boston University from 2018 to 2022. This next hire is pivotal for the organization with a fanbase that's growing impatient of watching subpar hockey. Albie O'Connell Not Returning As BU Head Coach One season is not the program. [11][12], In 2022, O'Connell was hired as an amateur scout by the Montreal Canadiens. Now where are we ? Its only human nature to want your kid to succeed but when lobbyists for change seek out parents to put a riff on the ice its wrong. so it was a mutual parting in that regard. What was extremely dangerous (for Albie staying on as the HC) was how the team performed throughout the four years and especially the last several games of this past season. I would have given him another year to build on that success. They had supported arguments for why (not just emotion) and the AD probably used it as one of many touchpoints (including talking to players, parents, donors, Parker, alums, etc.) Albie O'Connell went 58-49-16 as head coach at Boston University. Boston University Hires Albie O'Connell As Their New Men's Hockey Head The 42-year-old Watertown, MA, native grew up wanting to attend a Beanpot school. In this article, we covered Albie OConnell's net worth, wiki, bio, career, height, weight, pics, family, affairs, car, salary, age, facts, and other details in 2022 . Conference regular season champion He now replaces Quinn, who was recently named head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Boston University moderates comments to facilitate an informed, substantive, civil conversation. College hockey allows fans to meet and interact with students there parents athletic dept. 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 . Also previewed are four other matchups to be featured in USCHO's Bettor's Edge column this week: No. Youre trying to contradict logic with your own personal emotions. 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. Look at the last four years how many players got better? He is from United States. We will update Albie O'Connell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Albie is not the program. Abusive, profane, self-promotional, misleading, incoherent or off-topic comments will be rejected. Id also like to thank Albie OConnell for his time as coach and his positive and classy attitude. And when the next coach is hired and if the BUH program continues to be a win one, lose one program, people will definitely be doing the exact same thing on this blog. O'Connell served as head coach for four years, leading the team to one NCAA tournament appearance and an overall record of 58-49-16. Even Little League volunteer coaches get input from parents, grandparents and other interested parties. Its an honorable thing to give someone unconditional support. O'Connell, 42, is a longtime Terriers [] Skip to content He is not dating anyone. Unlike many on this blog who say our program is average I disagree I think we will get a great coach just look at the names floating around but he will need a chance to succeed. i would love to add some more NHL pedigree to the program. Also when your a elite player at bu a captain a assistant coach a head coach you should be respected by university. Albie OConnell is not a bad coach. Walk around the rink and folks would be calling kids over poisoning them talking bad about coach. Boston University Fires Head Coach Albie O'Connell - Yardbarker In addition to coaching in the collegiate ranks, O'Connell has also coached extensively with USA Hockey since 2003. ET in the Francis D. Burke Club Room at Agganis Arena. He lives in Duxbury, Mass., with his wife, Kristen (Sargent99), and their three children. Jay is also well liked and respected by his players and will return BU to its championship ways. I warned of it on this blog how it was dangerous. i wish Amonte could coach but he has no degree which i think is so silly. He is from United States. He is currently single. Id like to thank Drew Marrochello, President Robert A. After the conclusion of our regular year-end assessment, we believe that a new direction is needed for our program to achieve our goals.. Hes written more than 700 stories for the Boston Globe and has also written for the Boston Herald and the Greenfield Recorder. It happens in all sports including Div. If you still think Albie will ultimately be as or more successful than York/Parker/Berenson or even Pecknold when he ultimately retires, then I hope you can manifest that into reality because I wish Albie well and hope he succeeds (unless it negatively impacts BU . Albie O'Connell Introduced as New Men's Hockey Head Coach We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Itll get better. He was 58-49-16. Im sorry your guy is out and you feel sad. Complete player biography and stats. Allrightsreserved. I truly believe Albie will be better for his experience at BU. Its not D3 hockey. BOSTON Boston University announced Wednesday that Albie O'Connell will not return as men's hockey coach. Conference tournament champion. Albie O'Connell's net worth Matriculating at BU fulfilled his dream of attending a Beanpot school. After a similar season, the 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration now seems committed to aim for success and high goals, ( trophies, NCAA final fours, ect) with this move in replacing the very affable Albie. 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Lowell got Bazin. O'Connell spent the 2006-07 season at Holy Cross after a two-year stint at Niagara. He previously served as an assistant coach at . Coach OConnell is a terrier always has been for him to be treated this way is shameful lets make sure it doesnt happen to the next guy. I think coach got a raw deal. After graduating with a history degree, he spent his first season as a professional with the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Thats a bunch of nonsense as mostly everyone on this blog spent the whole year trying to get him fired. Never a good idea. Average BU is something you are ok with. Your email address will not be published. In 2002, after 13 games with the team, he retired from playing. Its fandomas opposed to fanaticism. Considered one of the NCAAs top recruiters as a college coach, OConnell returned to BU in 2014 as an assistant under Quinn and was named associate head coach before the 2015-2016 season. Albie O'Connell will not return as Boston University men's hockey coach thus the timing is bad. At 45 years old, Albie O'Connell height not available right now. Your email address will not be published. After a decent year he crossed the Atlantic and joined the Basingstoke Bison of the now-defunct BNL and exploded for 74 points in 36 games. And for.a program with BUs history and expectations, the fans should expect better than how the team performed over the past four years. BOSTON After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie OConnell (CAS99) has been named the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University mens ice hockey program, director of athletics Drew Marrochello announced Tuesday. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Hope he finds another coaching position soon. And a lot of angles and opinions. The school announced on Wednesday that Albie O'Connell will not return for the 2022-23 season. Terriers, What Advice Do You Have for the New Dean of Students? As a former Terrier captain and Boston University graduate, he understands the magnitude of BU hockey, and has a clear and aspirational vision for how we will continue to provide a first-class experience to our student-athletes., MORE: David Carle named Denver's coach | Scott Borek takes over at Merrimack. OConnell praised his predecessor and said he plans to keep Quinns system largely in place: Ill do some things a little different, but the structure is there and its not broken.. He ad his whole 2 lines out for most of first half. But were the BU Terriers, not the BU OConnells so I hope youll be able to root for Albie at his next coaching spot AND whoever gets the BU job. 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. We have very high expectations for our mens hockey program and we are determined to have our team compete at the highest level of college hockey. it is fun to exchange al these thoughts on our beloved program, ( it shows that everyone really cares about the success of the program.) BU hockey, with loads of talent compared to a majority of other programs, underachieved in regard to expectations in Albies 4 seasons. And remember Unless Albie takes over at a brand new program or at a place where someone retired, he too will likely be taking the spot of someone who was fired or not renewed because they didnt meet the expectations they were given when they were hired. And if they felt the program needed a new person at the helm. Division regular season champion He led his team in scoring by 23 points, finishing 3rd overall in the league. Certainly it was not all Albies fault, a share of the blame is also on the players and the circumstances themselves, but ultimately its the coach who manages the players makes the selections and decisions and he becomes the fall guy. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Albie mad the tournament last year he just missed it this year. I believe it is ok to criticize things if they are not offensive to anyone on a personal level and it can be seen as helpful in some way ( new ideas about tactics , recruiting, creating fan interest, ect.) Albie O'Connell Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family i still chuckle at that one. There are some terrific coaches out there. And if the criticisms of Albie are fair. OConnell assembled a 58-49-16 record in four seasons coaching the Terriers. The program is a living thing that has people move in and out of it over time with varying degrees of importance and responsibility. 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. We dont have much information about Hes past relationship and any previous engaged. D1 sports is not nice. He resides in Duxbury with his wife, Kristen (SAR'99), and their three children, Connor (17), Daniel (13) and Kacie (11). Anyone who can look at objective facts without rose-colored glasses can see as plain as day, this move was a no-brainer. That is how it should work. In his combined 10 years on Commonwealth Ave., O'Connell has been a part of seven NCAA Tournament appearances,seven Hockey East titles (four regular season, three tournament),five Beanpot titles, three Frozen Fours and two national championship games. Thats life. Boston University moderates comments to facilitate an informed, substantive, civil conversation. also, a more outgoing one who can balance Jays quiet demeanor. Lol. And we all know that if he needs a hype man for his next interview, he knows who to call. 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Discover Albie OConnells Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. We will update Albie O'Connell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. He led his team in scoring by 23 points and finished 3rd overall in the league. Most of the players will stay (likely all of the key players) and well all move forward. Albie O'Connell - Wikipedia In his first season there, he directed the nation's top power-play unit, which operated at a 27.3-percent success rate, and helped the Crimson advance to the ECAC championship game. Moderators are staffed during regular business hours (EST) and can only accept comments written in English. The 2023 Men's Frozen Four is exactly one week away, and this year's field is one of the best in recent memory. To the contrary, you seem to feel that Albie is a great coach because he is a loyal BU Terrier who has done a lot of good things for our grogram as a player and coach. Having people on this blog who were advocating and suggesting that Albie might not be the right guy for the BU HC job was not at all dangerous. Historically Terriers hockey is among the top 5 programs in the nation ( Michigan. 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. In addition to coaching in the collegiate ranks, O'Connell has also coached extensively with USA Hockey since 2003. A coach should be able to coach without having people who know nothing about hockey and even less about college hockey interfering . Required fields are marked *, Pioneering Research from Boston University, BostonUniversity. The following year, O'Connell played for the Cardiff Devils but was not able to replicate his success. Albie OConnell (CAS99) will not return next season as Boston University mens ice hockey coach, University Athletics Director Drew Marrochello announced Wednesday. 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. He posted it to the highest profile college hockey message board (USCHO) so ANYONE could answer it. No BS type guy. 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. I asked one of the guys if they were surprised, and he said, We might have been, but we saw Albie show up in a sport coat during the day, so we figured something was up, Marrochello said, to laughter from administrators, players, and OConnells family members.