Connelly played a total of 543 games in the NHL with 133 goals and 174 assists for a total of 307 points. In addition, he played 366 games in the WHA for the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Cleveland Crusaders, Calgary Cowboys, and Edmonton Oilers with 167 goals and 162 assists for 329 points.\n', '

Connelly won the Red Tilson Award in 1959–60 as the Ontario Hockey League\'s most outstanding player while with the Peterborough Petes. Connelly scored 235 points in 4 seasons with the Pete\'s (1956–1960).\n', '

On October 19, 1966, Bobby Orr recorded his first NHL point when he assisted on a powerplay goal by Connelly in Boston\'s 6–2 loss to The Detroit Red Wings.\n', "

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