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's Early Life
John Adams grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario. He played junior hockey for his hometown team there. He is one of the very few players who played in four Memorial Cup tournaments in a row. This is a big achievement for young hockey players.
John's Hockey Career
Starting in the Minor Leagues
In 1967, John Adams signed with the Boston Bruins of the NHL. He was sent to play for a minor league team called the Dayton Gems. This team was part of the International Hockey League. John played two seasons with the Gems. He even won an award for being a top goaltender in 1969.
In 1969, he moved to the Bruins' main farm team. This team was the Oklahoma City Blazers in the Central Hockey League. He played for them for two seasons. In 1972, he was named a first-team all-star in that league.
A Stanley Cup Surprise
During the 1970 playoffs, John was called up to the Bruins. He was there as a backup goalie for Gerry Cheevers and Ed Johnston. Even though he didn't play in any games, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup. They decided to put his name on the Cup! This made him one of the few players to have his name on the Stanley Cup before playing an NHL game.
Playing in the NHL
John did not play his first NHL game for three more seasons. In the 1972–73 season, he finally got his chance. He played fourteen games for the Bruins. He also split his time with their new minor league team, the Boston Braves.
The next year, John was traded to the San Diego Gulls. This team was in the Western Hockey League. He was named a second-team all-star there. Then, in 1974, he was sold to the Washington Capitals. He played only eight games with the Capitals. Again, he split his time between the NHL and minor league teams.
After Professional Play
After his time in the NHL, John Adams became a player-coach. He played for the Thunder Bay Twins in the Ontario Senior League. He retired as a player five seasons later. He settled down in the Thunder Bay area. His last job in professional hockey was as an assistant coach. He coached the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks in 1991.
