2022-23 Player in Review: Danny O’Regan

June 22, 2023

Center Danny O’Regan joined the Griffins on Dec. 19 when Detroit acquired him in a three-team trade that sent Givani Smith to the Florida Panthers and Michael Del Zotto to the Anaheim Ducks. With Grand Rapids, the 29-year-old posted 31 points (14-17—31) and eight penalty minutes in 39 games. Prior to the trade, he collected 18 points (3-15—18) and eight penalty minutes in 27 appearances with the San Diego Gulls.

Regular Season Stat Line

39 GP, 14 goals, 17 assists, 31 points, -10 rating, 8 PIM with GRG
27 GP, 3 goals, 15 assists, 18 points, -11 rating, 8 PIM with SD

Contract Status

Unrestricted Free Agent

By the Numbers

3 – He began the season with three assists on Oct. 15 with San Diego against the Griffins, which tied his career high.

49 – In total between the Gulls and Griffins, he amassed 49 points (17-32—49) in 66 games.

11 – Notched 11 multi-point outings, including seven with Grand Rapids.

22 – He made his Griffins debut on Dec. 22 at the Chicago Wolves, posting three points (2-1—3) in an 8-7 overtime victory. His goals were the 99th and 100th of his AHL career.

56 O Regan 2 1 — Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins

300 – He recorded his 300th pro point with a goal on March 16 at Cleveland and later collected his 300th AHL point with a goal on March 31 against Milwaukee.

5 – Season-high five-game point streak (2-5—7) from Feb. 24-March 4.

17 – He amassed 15 points (7-8—15) in his last 17 games and 25 points (11-14—25) in his final 26 outings of the season.

400 – Scored his 400th pro goal on Jan. 18 at Rockford and recorded an assist in his 400th AHL game on April 15 at Chicago.

4 – His four-game assist streak from Feb. 24-March 3 tied for the longest run by a Griffin this season.