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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman in 2021.
15 Interesting Facts About Adam Fox
Adam Fox is an American defenseman and Norris Trophy winner for the New York Rangers, known for his elite playmaking and offensive contributions from the blue line.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#23
Status
Active
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He is one of only two players in NHL history to win the Norris Trophy before their third NHL season.
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He was selected 66th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames.
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He played three seasons of collegiate ice hockey for Harvard University.
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He led all NCAA defensemen in the nation in assists and points during his freshman season at Harvard.
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His NHL playing rights were traded twice before he signed an entry-level contract with his current team.
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He became the fourth defenseman in his team's history to record an 11-game point streak on April 6, 2021.
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He was named the recipient of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in 2021, an award given for outstanding defense and consistent play.
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He was chosen to his first NHL All-Star Game in January 2022.
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He is the first player from his team to receive the Norris Trophy since Brian Leetch in 1997.
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He set school single-season records for assists and points by a defenseman at Harvard University.
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He holds the record for the most assists in a single season (59) and most assists in a career (86) in the U.S. National Team Development Program.
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He became the fourth defenseman in Harvard history to reach 100 career points.
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Fans of his original draft team heavily booed him during a game in November 2022, particularly after a goal was called back.
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He helped Harvard win the Beanpot for the first time since 1993 during his freshman season by recording a goal and an assist.
About Adam Fox
Adam Fox is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the New York Rangers. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2021, joining Bobby Orr as the only players to win the award before their third NHL season. Prior to his NHL career, he excelled at Harvard University, setting school records for defensemen in assists and points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
2021
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NHL First All-Star Team
2021
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ECAC Rookie of the Year
2017
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World Junior Championships Gold Medal
2017
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NCAA First All-American Team
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Adam Fox.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 23
Status: Active
Age: 28 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 181 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Jericho, New York
Career Stats
Seasons: 6
Goals: 63
Assists: 306
Points: 369
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2016
Round: 3rd
Teams & Career
U.S. National Development Team Harvard University New York Rangers
Adam Fox plays for 3 different teams during his 6 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Calgary Flames in 2016.