COURTNEY O'CONNOR
#24
2005-09
Position: Defense
Height: 5-3
Birthdate: 7/13/87
Hometown: Chicago, Illnois
Previous Team: Northeastern University
AT CLARKSON—Provided a steady effort on the blueline and was a significant
contribitor to Clarkson's stingy defensive performance … Played a key role in leading the Green and Gold to three consecutive berths in the ECAC Hockey playoffs ... Joined the Golden Knights' program in her sophomore year after beginning her collegiate career at Northeastern
SENIOR YEAR (2008-09)—Skated in 33 games, missing three contests late in the season due to an injury ... Recorded three assists, including on
the game-winner over Union (2/6), and posted a +6 plus/minus rating.
JUNIOR YEAR (2007-08)—Provided a veteran presence on the blueline ... Recorded one point, an assist, setting up the game-winning goal in 1-0 victory at Robert Morris (10/20) … Posted a +7 plus/minus rating ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2006-07)—Solid performer on the blueline in first year at Clarkson … Skated in 35 games, recording two assists … Third on team in plus/minus at +6 … Set up goals in wins over
Quinnipiac (10/27) and Union (1/19) … Named to ECACHL All-Academic team.
BEFORE CLARKSON—Played for Chicago Young Americans of the Midwest Elite League before attending Northeastern in 2005-06, where she played in 33 games recording four points (1-3) ... Captained the Under-19 team to a 24-13-6 record in 2004-05... Led Chicago defensemen with 25 points on six goals and 19 assists ... Was named Team MVP and a Midwest Elite All-Star ... Captained the Under-16 team to a 32-12-7 record and the state and regional championships in 2003-04 ... A Hockey Night in Boston All-Star.
PERSONAL—Daughter of Barbara and Patrick O'Connor ... Born on July 13, 1987 ... Shoots right ... Engineering and Management major ... Has four siblings, including a twin sister, Claire, who plays hockey at Plattsburgh State ... Likes to golf ... Lists Chris Chelios as her favorite athlete.
| Year |
GP |
Gls |
Asst |
Pts |
P/M |
PPG |
SHG |
GWG |
HT |
+/- |
| 2005-06 FR* |
33 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| 2006-07 SO |
35 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
4/8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+6 |
| 2007-08 JR |
38 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
9/18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+7 |
| 2008-09 SR |
33 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
13/26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+6 |
| TOTALS |
139 |
1 |
9 |
10 |
26/52 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+19 |
*at Northeastern
CAREER GAME-HIGHS at CLARKSON—Most Recent
Points: 1 (six times) (0-1) - vs Union in 6-0 win, 2/6/09
Goals:
Assists: (six times) - vs Union in 6-0 win, 2/6/09
Power Play Goals: