Position Right wing Name Adam Burish Salary 1.85 million USD (2014) Playing career Weight 88 kg | National team United States Height 1.85 m Shoots Right Role Ice hockey player | |
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Born January 6, 1983 (age 41)
Madison, WI, USA ( 1983-01-06 ) SHL team
Former teams Vaxjo Lakers
Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars
San Jose Sharks NHL Draft 282nd overall, 2002
Chicago Blackhawks Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Number 37 (San Jose Sharks / Right wing), 0 (Chicago Wolves / Winger), 0 (Worcester Sharks / Right wing) Similar People Patrick Sharp, Ben Eager, Antti Niemi, Joe Pavelski, Jonathan Toews Profiles | ||
Talking hockey and more with adam burish of the sharks
Adam Mark Burish (born January 6, 1983) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Contents
- Talking hockey and more with adam burish of the sharks
- Adam burish gets throat cut by skate blade
- Playing career
- Personal
- References
Adam burish gets throat cut by skate blade
Playing career
Burish was drafted in the 9th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, 282nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Prior to his NHL career Burish, a Madison, Wisconsin native, played at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Economics. He served as captain for the national champion 2005–06 team, and assisted on both goals (by Robbie Earl and Tom Gilbert) in Wisconsin's 2-1 victory over Boston College in the title game.
In the 2009–10 season, he was a member of the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks.
On July 1, 2010, Burish left the Blackhawks as a free agent and signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Stars at $1.15 million per year.
Upon expiration of his contract with the Stars, on July 1, 2012, Burish signed a four-year deal with the San Jose Sharks at $1.8 million per year, reuniting with University of Wisconsin teammate Joe Pavelski.
On October 17, 2013, Burish had surgery to an injured back and was placed on Injured Reserve.
In the 2014–15 season, on November 21, 2014, Burish was placed on waivers by the Sharks and was sent down to play with affiliate, the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. On January 14, 2015, the Chicago Wolves acquired Burish via loan. After concluding the season with the Wolves, on June 19, 2015, Burish was bought out from the final year of his contract with the Sharks, releasing him to free agency.
Personal
Burish has a younger sister, Nikki Burish, who also played for the University of Wisconsin. He is of Greek descent.