Danny O'Regan

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Danny O'Regan
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O'Regan with the San Jose Barracuda in 2017
Born (1994-01-30) January 30, 1994 (age 30)
Berlin, Germany
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
SHL team
Former teams		 Modo Hockey
San Jose Sharks
Buffalo Sabres
Anaheim Ducks
NHL Draft 138th overall, 2012
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2016–present

Daniel O'Regan (born January 30, 1994) is a German-born American professional ice hockey forward who is currently under contract with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). O'Regan was drafted in the fifth-round, 138th overall, by the San Jose Sharks in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. [1] He is the son of former professional ice hockey player Tom O'Regan.

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Playing career

O’Regan spent parts of his childhood in Germany, where he started skating. After his father had retired from professional ice hockey, the family returned to the United States, settling in Needham, Massachusetts. [2]

He attended Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, before transferring to St. Sebastian's School in Needham, Massachusetts, after his sophomore year. [3] He attended the USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and subsequently enrolled at Boston University in 2012, leading the Terriers in points as a freshman, while making the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. He received Hockey East Second Team honors as a junior, helping BU win the Hockey East championship and was named to the All-Regional Team (NCAA Tournament). An assistant captain his senior year, he was named a Hockey East First Team All-Star. O’Regan played 154 games wearing a Terriers' uniform, tallying 66 goals and 88 assists [4] to become the first BU player to pass the 150-point mark since 1998. [5]

In April 2016, he signed a two-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). [6] He was initially assigned to AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda to begin the 2016–17 season. On November 21, 2016, O'Regan was recalled from the Barracuda by the San Jose Sharks to make his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils. He was scoreless as the Sharks were victorious in a 4–0 shutout effort. [7] O'Regan was soon returned to the Barracuda and continued to lead the club in scoring in his first professional season. In 63 regular season games, O'Regan compiled a league best 58 points as a rookie, helping the Barracuda to their first pacific division title. He added 7 points in 15 post-season games before suffering defeat in the Western Conference finals to the Grand Rapids Griffins. O'Regan was awarded as the AHL's Rookie of the Year and earned a selection to the AHL All-Rookie Team. [8]

During the 2017–18 season, on February 26, 2018, the Sharks traded O'Regan along with a conditional first-round and fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Evander Kane. [9] He was called up by Buffalo for the first time on March 7, 2018, reuniting O'Regan with his two linemates from Boston University, Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues. [10]

On July 1, 2019, O'Regan signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers. [11] O'Regan was assigned to the Rangers' AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, for the duration of the 2019–20 season, where he placed second on the club in scoring with 38 points through 62 games before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On October 11, 2020, O'Regan signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. [12] In the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, O'Regan was assigned by the Golden Knights to join AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, for their inaugural season. He led the team in scoring with a point-per-game pace of 16 goals and 21 assists in 37 games.

On July 29, 2021, O'Regan signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks. [13] On December 19, 2022, the Ducks traded O'Regan to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Michael Del Zotto. Prior to being traded, he recorded three goals and 15 assists in 27 games for the San Diego Gulls during the 2022–23 season. [14]

At the conclusion of his contract with the Red Wings, O'Regan left the club as a free agent in the summer. On September 20, 2023, O'Regan opted to pursue a European career by agreeing to a one-year contract with Swedish club, Modo Hockey of the SHL. [15]

International play

Representing the United States, O'Regan won gold at the 2012 U18 World Championships [16] and also played at the 2014 U20 World Championships. [17]

Personal

O'Regan was born in Berlin, Germany, where his father Tom, a former Boston University team captain, played professionally for Berliner SC Preussen at the time. His older brother Tommy previously played ice hockey at Harvard University. [18]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 2725255010—————
2011–12Saint Sebastian's SchoolUSHS2620345412—————
2011–12 U.S. National Development Team USHL 73250—————
2012–13 Boston University HE 3916223816—————
2013–14 Boston UniversityHE3510122214—————
2014–15 Boston UniversityHE4123275026—————
2015–16 Boston UniversityHE3917274416—————
2016–17 San Jose Barracuda AHL 6323355810154376
2016–17 San Jose Sharks NHL 31010—————
2017–18 San Jose BarracudaAHL317182512—————
2017–18 San Jose SharksNHL190442—————
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL186915431120
2017–18 Buffalo Sabres NHL20000—————
2018–19 Rochester AmericansAHL702028484230002
2018–19 Buffalo SabresNHL10000—————
2019–20 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL6211273824—————
2020–21 Henderson Silver Knights AHL37162137453362
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL531321342020112
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL50110—————
2022–23 San Diego GullsAHL27315188—————
2022–23 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL391417318—————
NHL totals301562—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2011 United States IH18 5th42352
2012 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg61340
2014 United States WJC 5th41014
Junior totals1446106

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
HE All-Rookie Team 2013
HE Second All-Star Team 2015
HE First All-Star Team 2016
East Second All-American Team2016
New England D1 All-Stars2016
AHL
All-Star Game 2017
All-Rookie Team2017 [8]
Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award 2017 [19]

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