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 played as a right wing in the NHL. Adam played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings.
After his playing career, Adam became a video coordinator and assistant coach for the Avalanche. However, he had to stop coaching because of problems from past concussions. He had also ended his playing career early for the same reason. Adam won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. His name was first spelled wrong on the Cup, but it was later fixed. This was the first time a mistake on the Stanley Cup was ever corrected!
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Adam's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Adam Deadmarsh started his hockey career in junior hockey. He played for the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL. He was a very good player there.
In 1993, the Quebec Nordiques picked him in the NHL draft. He was the 14th player chosen overall. Adam also played for the U.S. National Junior Team three times. He holds a record for playing 21 games at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Playing in the NHL
Adam joined the NHL in 1994. He played for the Quebec Nordiques. The Nordiques team later moved and became the Colorado Avalanche.
In 1996, Adam helped the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup. This was a huge achievement for him and the team. His name was misspelled on the Cup as "Deadmarch," but it was quickly fixed.
In 2001, Adam was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He became a key player for the Kings. In the 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he helped the Kings beat the strong Detroit Red Wings. The Kings were losing badly in one game, but Adam helped them come back and win.
Playing for Team USA
Adam's mother was American, so he was a U.S. citizen. This allowed him to play for Team USA. He played in several big international tournaments.
He won a gold medal with Team USA at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He also played in the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics. At the 2002 Olympics, he won a silver medal.
Ending His Playing Career
Adam missed most of the 2002–03 NHL season because of two concussions. A concussion is a type of brain injury. He also missed the next season.
Because of these concussions, Adam decided to retire from playing hockey in 2005. He could no longer play safely. In 2006, he was honored by the Avalanche and Kings for his hard work.
Adam lives in Idaho with his wife and twin daughters. He is also a second cousin to another former NHL player, Butch Deadmarsh.
Life After Playing Hockey
Coaching Career
After being away from hockey for seven years, Adam 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 team. However, he had to resign from this role in 2012. This was again due to his past concussion issues. He then took on a different role in the team's player development office.
Later, in 2017, Adam became an assistant coach for the Spokane Chiefs. This team is part of the WHL, where he played junior hockey. He coached there until 2020.
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | |
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| Stanley Cup (Colorado Avalanche) | 1996 | |
