O\'Brien was drafted 192nd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Lightning. O\'Brien played four seasons of major junior hockey for the Hull/Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) before turning professional. In the 2003–04 season with the Olympiques, Doug recorded 63 points in 66 games and was named the league\'s top defenceman.\n', '

O\'Brien made his professional debut with the Lightning\'s affiliate, the Springfield Falcons of the AHL in the 2004–05 season. At the end of the 2005–06 season, O\'Brien made his NHL debut with the Lightning, featuring in 5 games.\n', '

Unable to secure a place with the Lightning for the 2006–07 season, O\'Brien was assigned to the Falcons. On February 27, 2007, O\'Brien was traded by the Lightning to the Anaheim Ducks for Joe Rullier he was then sent to affiliate, the Portland Pirates, for the duration of the season.\n', '

Return to Doug O'Brien Autograph Profile