Background
Russell McConnell was born in Montreal, Quebec.
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Russell McConnell
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He studied commerce at McGill University from 1935 to 1939.
Career
After graduation, McConnell served in the Royal Canadian Navy and died during patrols in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. He was part of the Phi Kappa Pi Fraternity, and to this day is one of their most celebrated Brothers. That season, he was appointed captain of the hockey team
During his years with the McGill Redmen he established career records for goals, assists, and points, which lasted fifty years - 116 goals with 95 assists for 211 points in 94 games.
After graduation, McConnell turned down an offer of a professional hockey career with the New York Rangers. Instead, he enrolled in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve.
On October 9, 1942, McConnell"s remains, identified by a school ring, washed up on Anticosti Island. His remains were committed to the sea with full naval honours.
McConnell"s name is located on panel 8 of the Halifax Memorial.
Achievements
Membership
McConnell was a member of three McGill Queen"s Cup and Alex Thompson Trophy (International Intercollegiate Hockey League title) championships in hockey and played two seasons of senior football. On September 7, 1942, McConnell was a member of the crew of HMCS Raccoon when the armed yacht attempted to chase down the German submarine U-165 in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and contact with Raccoon was lost.
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Nationality
Canadian