Calgary retail guru and former NHLer Myles O'Connor dies suddenly at 59
Calgary hockey player and Calgary retailer Myles O’Connor has died suddently at the age of 59, the Colorado Avalanche announced on Thursday. O’Connor’s son Logan plays for the Avalanche, and is taking time away from the ice to be with family, according to the team.
O’Connor played in the NHL between 1990 and 1994, playing for the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks (then called Mighty Ducks of Anaheim). Following his hockey career, he returned to Calgary and joined the family business, taking over O’Connors stores, and overseeing several expansions.
The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to learn that Myles O’Connor has passed away at the age of 59. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Myles was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and began his college hockey career at the University of… pic.twitter.com/1hrfgvWqsE
O’Connors, located at Victoria Crossing, spans 12,000 square feet, making it one of the largest independent retailers in Canada. The store’s success is a testament to the work ethic throughout the O’Connor family.
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Speaking on a panel in 2004, O’Connor told an audience it’s a parent’s job to ensure children become well-rounded, which is demonstrated by his success in hockey and business.
“They become good athletes, good people, good communicators,” he said.
“As a parent, you need to push them in the right direction and have the smarts enough to realize what’s best for him down the road. Talk about burnout and things like that.”
This parenting style seemed to have worked for O’Connor, as his son Logan went on to win a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.
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