Russ Adam

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Russ Adam
Born (1961-05-05) May 5, 1961 (age 61)
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for AHL
New Brunswick Hawks
St. Catharines Saints
NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Draft 137th overall, 1980
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 19811986

Russell Norman Adam (born May 5, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [1] Russ is the father of current hockey player Luke Adam.

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Playing career

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Adam was drafted in the seventh round, 137th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played a total of eight games in the NHL, all for the Leafs. He managed 1 goal, 3 points, and 11 penalty minutes in the 1982–83 season. Adam ended his playing days in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League. He resides in St. John's to this day with his wife Paula. Russ's son Luke was drafted 44th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1977–78 Windsor Spitfires OMJHL 31230
1978–79 Kitchener Rangers OMJHL6320173737
1979–80 Kitchener RangersOMJHL54373471143
1980–81 Kitchener Rangers OHL 64375087215
1981–82 New Brunswick Hawks AHL 51112132501235832
1982–83 St. Catharines Saints OHA64191736119
1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 812311
1983–84 St. Catharines SaintsAHL7032245676701110
1984–85 Fort Wayne Komets IHL 6028467456
1985–86 Fort Wayne KometsIHL482437613614713200
NHL totals812311

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References

  1. "Russ Adam Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Salary, Title". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.

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