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He won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Ducks in 2007.
15 Interesting Facts About Sean O'Donnell
A rugged defenseman, Sean O'Donnell enjoyed a lengthy 17-season NHL career, highlighted by a Stanley Cup championship with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#44
Status
Retired
Teams
12
Facts
15
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He announced his retirement from professional hockey on January 16, 2013.
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His NHL career spanned 17 seasons with eight different teams.
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He was drafted 123rd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.
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He appeared in the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals with the New Jersey Devils, losing to the Colorado Avalanche.
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He reached the 1,000-game mark on March 14, 2009, against the San Jose Sharks.
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He played his major junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL for three seasons.
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He made his NHL debut in the 1994 –95 season with the Los Angeles Kings, appearing in 15 games.
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He was claimed by the Minnesota Wild in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft.
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He played in his 900th NHL game on January 18, 2008, against the Minnesota Wild.
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He was named the Minnesota Wild's first captain for the month of October as part of a rotating captaincy.
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He recorded NHL career-highs with 22 assists and 25 points in 80 games during his first season with the Boston Bruins.
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He was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1994 in exchange for Doug Houda.
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His scheduled NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres in 1992-93 was cancelled due to a flight cancellation.
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After retirement, he returned to the Los Angeles Kings organization to work in hockey development and as a TV analyst.
About Sean O'Donnell
Sean O'Donnell was a Canadian defenceman who played 17 seasons in the NHL for eight different teams, most notably winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Known for his physical play, he reached the 1,000-game milestone during his career before retiring in 2013.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2007
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Stanley Cup Finalist
2001
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Played 1,000th NHL Game
2009
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First Captain of Minnesota Wild (October)
2000
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Sean O'Donnell.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 44
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 237 lbs (108 kg)
Born: Ottawa, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 31
Assists: 198
Points: 229
Teams: 12
Drafted: 1991
Round: 6th
Teams & Career
Kanata Valley Lasers Sudbury Wolves Rochester Americans Phoenix Roadrunners Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins Phoenix Coyotes Anaheim Ducks Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Blackhawks
Sean O'Donnell played for 12 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 6th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1991.