The father of the Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor has died, the team announced on Thursday, October 8.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Logan’s father, Myles O’Connor,” the Avalanche posted on social media. “Our thoughts are with Logan and the O’Connor family during this difficult time.”
A cause of death was not announced. Myles was 59.
The Avalanche announced that Logan, 30, “is taking time away from the team to be with his family.”
Logan did not play in Colorado’s Thursday night game, a 7-3 victory in Calgary over the Flames. He was eager to return to the lineup after suffering a lower body injury 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 sad to hear of the death of Myles O’Connor,” Sportsnet reporter 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 happy to interact with the foundation as his son, Logan, had some important moments while chasing his NHL dream, and eventually winning the Stanley Cup.
Logan won a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. He has spent all nine seasons of his NHL career with Colorado after signing an entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent with the franchise in 2018.
“I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my former NHL teammate Myles O’Connor Brent Severyn shared by X. “Such a good man who made me laugh so many times during our time with the Demons. 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 it was built.
“It’s been really crazy to bring it back here and share it with the community,” Logan told CTV News at the time. “Our family motto has always been that it takes a village to get someone to this point and then win so share it with everyone.
He said, “It still doesn’t feel like it’s happening. You know, all my hopes and dreams coming true and being in Calgary with a Stanley Cup in the neighborhood, it’s still hard to think about at times and wrap my head around it.”