Adam Burish facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adam Burish
Burish during his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks in April 2009
Born	(1983-01-06) January 6, 1983 (age 42) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Chicago Blackhawks Dallas Stars San Jose Sharks Växjö Lakers Malmö Redhawks
National team	United States
NHL Draft	282nd overall, 2002 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2006–2016

Adam Mark Burish (born January 6, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks. After his playing career, he became a sports analyst, sharing his insights on Blackhawks games.

Adam Burish's Hockey Journey

Adam Burish was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. This is like a special lottery where professional teams pick young players to join their clubs.

College Hockey Star

Before joining the NHL, Adam played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin. He studied Economics there. He was even the captain of his team in the 2005–06 season. That year, his team won the national championship! Adam helped his team win by assisting on both goals in their 2-1 victory.

Making it to the NHL

Adam scored his first goal in the NHL on January 22, 2008. Two seasons later, he achieved a huge dream for any hockey player: he won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Stanley Cup is one of the oldest and most famous trophies in sports.

Burish with the Dallas Stars in January 2011

Moving to New Teams

On July 1, 2010, Adam left the Blackhawks and joined the Dallas Stars. He played with them for two years. After that, on July 1, 2012, he signed a four-year deal with the San Jose Sharks. This was exciting because he got to play with his old college teammate, Joe Pavelski, again!

Dealing with Injuries and Changes

Adam had surgery on his back in October 2013 because of an injury. Later, in the 2014–15 season, he was sent to play with a different team, the Worcester Sharks, which was a smaller team connected to the San Jose Sharks. He also played for the Chicago Wolves that season. In June 2015, his contract with the Sharks ended.

Playing Overseas

After his time in the NHL, Adam decided to play hockey in Europe. For the 2015–16 season, he played for two teams in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL): the Växjö Lakers and the Malmö Redhawks. He left the Redhawks in 2016 after playing only a few games.

Life After Playing Hockey

After retiring from playing, Adam Burish started a new career in media.

Becoming a Sports Analyst

In 2017, Adam joined NBC Sports Chicago. He became an analyst, which means he helps explain hockey games and shares his opinions during pre-game and post-game shows for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Adam Burish's Personal Life

Adam has a younger sister named Nikki Burish. She also played hockey for the University of Wisconsin. It's pretty cool because both Adam and Nikki won their national championships in the same year, 2006!

Adam married Jackie Burish on August 17, 2019.

In October 2017, Adam was at a music festival when a dangerous event happened. He was not hurt and survived the incident.

Awards and Honors

Adam Burish received several awards during his hockey career.