Cincinnati Cyclones‘ undrafted 5th year center Shawn O’Donnell(16) looks to eclipse scoring marks he set last season with the team (14-28-42).
Through 26 ECHL games he already has 14 goals and 22 assists for 36 points with a +6 rating and unloaded 101 shots on net.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. forward started his pro career after 4 years at St. Mary’s University on an ato to join Florida Everblades and after 5 appearances and playoffs was signed for his rookie year but then traded to Wichita Thunder before the start of training camp.
He wasn’t there long though as he was loaned up to Hartford Wolf Pack and never looked back, staying with them for the next three seasons.
In 134 AHL games he was unable to produce what he has in the lower league (7-11-18) but always was able to fill that role as an agitating third or fourth line defender.
It would seem mostly likely that the next move for the 29-year old will be to head off to Europe for another few seasons but could stick closer to home and start grooming himself for coaching opportunities.