Ben O’Connor .....

[kingmo19.1]

Signs for Sheffield Steeldogs in the NIHL. Makes sense if there is no EIHL season. Quite surprised he didn’t find something abroad (presuming he looked).

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/20906/ben-o-connor

 

[BostonBart22]

Signs for Sheffield Steeldogs in the NIHL. Makes sense if there is no EIHL season. Quite surprised he didn’t find something abroad (presuming he looked).

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/20906/ben-o-connor

Think he was linked to guildford b4 covid took over..

 

[fridaysfingers]

Could be wrong but I think I’ve seen him on Twitter pushing himself as some kind of financial advisor so maybe he’s having the year out and concentrating on that.

 

[terry hunt]

He needs to work obviously but as a GB stalwart he will need to keep up his standard

 

[moggy#9]

He needs to work obviously but as a GB stalwart he will need to keep up his standard

Given all the criticism that bownsy took for not going to a euro league, I haven't seen the same about O'Connor. I really don't see how he spends all year in a development league and steps up to pool A.

 

[kingmo19.1]

Given all the criticism that bownsy took for not going to a euro league, I haven't seen the same about O'Connor. I really don't see how he spends all year in a development league and steps up to pool A.

Loads of GB players will likely not be playing at all !

 

[moggy#9]

With

Loads of GB players will likely not be playing at all !

With the lack of match fitness they'll get destroyed by the opposition.

 

[terry hunt]

I agree he must have personal reasons for staying around Sheffield.I dont think this is a good move by him.

 

[ASHIPP]

Given all the criticism that bownsy took for not going to a euro league, I haven't seen the same about O'Connor. I really don't see how he spends all year in a development league and steps up to pool A.

At least O'Connor will be playing some hockey.
The Team GB coach surely has bigger worries...... what about all the eligible GB players who may not be playing any hockey at all this season?

 

[kingmo19.1]

At least O'Connor will be playing some hockey.
The Team GB coach surely has bigger worries...... what about all the eligible GB players who may not be playing any hockey at all this season?

In good old pantomime fashion ..... Oh, no he won’t, see link below:-
https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/2020/...tatement-as-new-restrictions-come-into-force/

Basically, all senior ice hockey in the U.K. is off the table at present.

 

[dave]

Looks like he will be playing now as NIHL has now been classed as ok to play and included in Elite level list....

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1309191531690156039

 

[kingmo19.1]

That’s good news - I hope they can go ahead.

 

[dave]

And adds hope to some senior hockey in Cardiff for the Cardiff Fire & Comets

 

[pjj365]

And adds hope to some senior hockey in Cardiff for the Cardiff Fire & Comets

Except the arena is not opening for the foreseeable
https://www.violaarena.com/news/ice-arena-wales-update-230920/

 

[kingmo19.1]

Changing the subject slightly from Ben O’Connor to John Dunbar. He’s signed today for a team in the German 3rd Division. Not sure if foreign rosters are nearing their finalisation stage but I would have thought he’s a lot better than that particular league.

 

[moggy#9]

Changing the subject slightly from Ben O’Connor to John Dunbar. He’s signed today for a team in the German 3rd Division. Not sure if foreign rosters are nearing their finalisation stage but I would have thought he’s a lot better than that particular league.

Dunbar is a quality player. I'd expect him to do very well at that level.