John Adams (ice hockey, born 1946) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Adams |
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| Born | July 27, 1946 Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins Washington Capitals |
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| Playing career | 1967–1976 | ||
John Matthew Adams, born on July 27, 1946, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 22 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals between 1972 and 1975. John was born in Port Arthur, Ontario.
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John Adams' Early Hockey Days
John Adams grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. He loved playing hockey from a young age. He played junior hockey for his hometown team. Junior hockey is for young players before they become professionals. John was very good! He even played in four straight Memorial Cup tournaments. The Memorial Cup is a big championship for junior hockey teams in Canada.
John's Professional Hockey Journey
In 1967, John Adams signed with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He started his professional career in the minor leagues. He played for the Dayton Gems for two seasons. In 1969, he won an award for being a top goaltender there.
Later, he played for the Oklahoma City Blazers. This team was a "farm team" for the Bruins. A farm team helps young players get ready for the NHL. John played well and was named a first-team all-star in 1972.
A Stanley Cup Surprise
During the 1970 playoffs, John was called up to the Boston Bruins. He was a backup goalie, meaning he was ready to play if needed. He didn't actually play in any games. But the Bruins won the Stanley Cup that year! The Stanley Cup is the biggest trophy in hockey.
The team decided to put John's name on the Stanley Cup. This was very special because he hadn't even played an NHL game yet! It's a rare and cool fact about his career.
Playing in the NHL
John finally played his first NHL game in the 1972–73 season. He played 14 games for the Boston Bruins. He also played for the Boston Braves, another minor league team.
After that, he was traded to the San Diego Gulls. He played well there and was named a second-team all-star. In 1974, he joined the Washington Capitals. He played 8 games for them in the NHL. He also spent time with their minor league team.
Life After the NHL
After his time in the NHL, John became a player-coach. He played for the Thunder Bay Twins in a senior hockey league. He played for five more seasons before retiring as a player.
John settled down in the Thunder Bay area. Later, in 1991, he worked as an assistant coach. He helped coach the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks.
