Shot Left Height 1.78 m Position Centerman Role Ice hockey player Career end 1986 | Name Russ Adam Career start 1981 Playing career Weight 84 kg Children Luke Adam | |
Played for AHLNew Brunswick HawksSt. Catharines SaintsNHLToronto Maple Leafs NHL Draft 137th overall, 1980Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
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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. Russ is the father of the NHL 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.