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Doug Adam

Doug Adam

Canadian ice hockey player, coach (1923–2001)


Douglas Patrick Adam (September 7, 1923 – December 24, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and coach. He spent most of his career, which lasted from 1942 to 1961, in the minor leagues, but did play four games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers during the 1949–50 season. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.

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Career

Adam was signed by the New York Rangers as a free agent in 1947, and played for various minor league affiliates of the Rangers until 1955.[1] In February 1950, Adam played four games at the NHL level with the Rangers in 1949–50, wearing number 19.[1] During those four games, he scored no goals, but earned one assist.[2] After leaving the Rangers organization, Adam became a playing coach with the Philadelphia Ramblers in the EHL.[3][4] After his playing career ended, Adam became a head coach with the Rochester Americans of the AHL in 1971-72, but was replaced mid-season by team member Don Cherry.[5][6]

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References

  1. "Doug Adam". New York Rangers. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  2. "Doug Adam". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  3. "Eastern Hockey League Transactions 1957-58". The EHL.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  4. "Doug Adam profile". Hockey db.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  5. "Rochester Americans". Hockey db.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  6. "Rochester Americans". Hockey db.com. Retrieved 14 February 2011.

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