The father of Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor has died, the team announced on Thursday, October 8.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Logan’s father, Myles O’Connor,” the Avalanche posted via social media. “Our thoughts are with Logan and the O’Connor family during this difficult time.”
A cause of death has not been announced. Myles was 59.
The Avalanche announced Logan, 30, is “taking time away from the team to be with his family.”
Logan did not play in Colorado’s game on Thursday night, a 7-3 victory in Calgary over the Flames. He was prepared to return to the lineup after a lower-body injury suffered during the preseason.
Myles played four seasons in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim from 1990 to 1994.
A native of Calgary, Myles was selected by the Devils in the second round of the 1985 NHL Draft, following a collegiate career at the University of Michigan.
“So saddened to hear of the passing of Myles O’Connor,” Sportsnet journalist Eric Francis shared via X. “He was one of the first people to welcome me to Calgary when I moved here 30 years ago, and I was always so thrilled to touch base w him as his son, Logan, had milestone moments while chasing his NHL dreams, and ultimately winning the Stanley Cup. A proud dad and tremendous business leader, Myles was also a great Calgarian. Condolences to his family.”
Logan won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. He has spent all nine seasons of his NHL career with Colorado after he signed an entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent with the franchise in 2018.
“Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my former teammate Myles O’Connor,” former NHL player Brent Severyn shared via X. “Such a good man who made me laugh so often during our time with the Devils. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Myles.”
After winning the Stanley Cup in 2022, Logan brought the iconic trophy back to Calgary, where he was raised.
“It’s been pretty crazy to bring it back here and share it with the community,” Logan told CTV News at the time. “Our family’s motto has always been it takes a village to get someone to this level and then win so share it with everyone. To see the smiles on young kids’ faces, that’s sort of what it’s all about.”
He added, “It still doesn’t feel like this is happening. You know, all of my hopes and dreams coming true and being in Calgary with the Stanley Cup in the community, it’s still hard to think about it at times and wrap my head around it.”
