Adam_Brown_(ice_hockey)

Adam Brown (ice hockey)

Adam Brown (ice hockey)

Scottish-born Canadian ice hockey player


Adam Brown (February 4, 1920 — August 9, 1960) was a Canadian ice hockey forward. He was born in Johnstone, Scotland, but grew up in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Career

Brown started his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1941-42. He won the Stanley Cup with the Wings the following year. On October 28, 1945, Brown became the first player in Detroit history to score a hat trick in an opening night home game.[1] His three goals helped Detroit defeat the Boston Bruins 7–0.[2]

On October 16, 1946, Brown was in the starting lineup for the Wings along with Sid Abel and 18-year-old rookie Gordie Howe, who was appearing in his first NHL game.[3] In the second period, Abel and Brown assisted on a goal by Howe, Howe's first goal in the NHL.[4]

Brown also played with the Chicago Black Hawks and the Boston Bruins. He left the NHL after the 1951–52 season.

Personal life

Brown died in a car accident on August 9, 1960.[citation needed] His son Andy also played in the National Hockey League, as a goaltender.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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See also


References

  1. "Justin Abdelkader's hat trick lifts Red Wings over Leafs, former coach Mike Babcock". espn.com. ESPN.
  2. "Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey,' turns 85 years old". NHL.com. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. Gordie Howe (14 October 2014). Mr. Hockey: My Story. Penguin. ISBN 9780698183599.



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