Brian O'Neill (ice hockey, born 1929), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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National Hockey League executive
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Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Brian O'Neill (ice hockey, born 1929)
- Brian Francis O'Neill (born January 25, 1929) is a former executive within the National Hockey League. O'Neill oversaw the NHL's expansion draft in 1967 and later looked after the NHL Entry Draft until he took over as executive vice-president after Clarence Campbell stepped down in 1977.
- With this new position, he doled out punishment on any disciplinary cases.
- He would also represent the league in the international front.
- He retired from his position with the NHL in 1992. After the death of Red Dutton in 1987, O'Neill became a trustee for the Stanley Cup, a position he still holds.
- In 1994, O'Neill was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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