Ethan O’Connor

Ethan O’Connor was born on March 5, 1991, in Milton, Ontario, Canada. His lacrosse career began in minor leagues with the Milton Mavericks. He later played for the Burlington Chiefs, where he was a two-time team captain and earned First Team All-League honors in his final season. During his junior career, O’Connor also played for the Oakville Buzz and Halton Hills Bulldogs in the OLA Junior B Lacrosse League. He then played collegiate lacrosse at Hobart College for four seasons, scoring one goal and adding five assists in 50 games. He was recognized with the Van Arsdale Award following his senior season for leadership and determination and was a three-time ECAC All-Academic Team selection.

O’Connor was drafted ninth overall by the Toronto Rock in the 2013 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft, playing in almost every game during his rookie season. He was traded to the Minnesota Swarm, now known as the Georgia Swarm, after one season with the Rock. As a contributing member of the Georgia Swarm, he helped the team secure the 2017 NLL Championship. Over his career, O’Connor has accumulated 72 points, including 25 goals and 47 assists, and 653 loose-ball recoveries in 153 career NLL games. He has also recorded eight assists in 23 career postseason contests. In 2024, O’Connor was named to the U.S. National Team for the World Lacrosse Box Championships, marking his international debut.

Beyond his athletic pursuits, Ethan O’Connor maintains a professional career in the financial sector. He works as a group leader in account services for M&T Bank. This dual commitment highlights his ability to manage professional responsibilities alongside a demanding career in professional sports. He completed his first season with the Rochester Knighthawks in 2023-24, contributing four goals and three assists, and recovered 48 ground balls.