Adam Deadmarsh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adam Deadmarsh |
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Deadmarsh with the Colorado Avalanche in 1997
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| Born | May 10, 1975 Trail, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche Los Angeles Kings |
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| Coached for | Colorado Avalanche (Assistant) Spokane Chiefs (Assistant) |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 14th overall, 1993 Quebec Nordiques |
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| Playing career | 1994–2003 | ||
| Coaching career | 2009–2020 | ||
Adam Richard Deadmarsh (born May 10, 1975) is a former professional ice hockey player. He was born in Canada but is an American citizen. Adam played as a right wing in the NHL for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings.
After his playing career, Deadmarsh worked as a coach for the Avalanche. He had to stop playing and coaching because of injuries to his head.
Playing Ice Hockey
Adam Deadmarsh was chosen by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1993 NHL Draft. He was the 14th player picked overall. Before joining the NHL, he played junior hockey for the Portland Winterhawks.
Deadmarsh became a champion with the Colorado Avalanche. His team won the Stanley Cup in 1996. This is one of the biggest awards in hockey! Fun fact: His name was first spelled wrong on the Stanley Cup, but it was later fixed. This was the first time that had ever happened!
In 2001, Adam was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He became a playoff hero for the Kings that year. He helped his team win against the strong Detroit Red Wings.
Adam also played for Team USA. He won a gold medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He also won a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He played in the 1998 Winter Olympics too.
Sadly, Adam had to stop playing hockey in 2005. This was because of serious head injuries he got while playing. These injuries made it unsafe for him to continue. He was honored by both the Avalanche and the Kings for his hard work.
Adam holds a record for the U.S. National Junior Team. He played 21 games at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. This is the most games played by any U.S. player. Adam lives in Idaho with his wife and twin daughters. He is also a second cousin to another former NHL player, Butch Deadmarsh.
Coaching Career
After taking a break from hockey, Adam Deadmarsh returned to the Colorado Avalanche. In 2009, he became their Video/Development Coach. He helped players improve their skills and reviewed game footage.
In 2011, he was promoted to an Assistant Coach for the Avalanche. However, he had to step down from this role in 2012. This was due to the same head injury issues that ended his playing career. He then took on a different role in the team's player development office.
From 2017 to 2020, Adam also worked as an assistant coach for the Spokane Chiefs. This is a junior hockey team in the WHL.
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | |
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| Stanley Cup (Colorado Avalanche) | 1996 | |
Images for kids
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Adam Deadmarsh playing for the Colorado Avalanche.
