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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
15 Interesting Facts About Adam Oates
Adam Oates, an undrafted elite playmaker, carved out a legendary 19-season NHL career, ranking fifth all-time in assists upon his retirement and earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He is recognized as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
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His career total of 1,079 assists ranks among the highest in NHL history.
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He served as head coach for the Washington Capitals for two seasons.
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He helped his college team, the RPI Engineers, win the 1985 national championship.
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He led the NHL in assists three times during his career.
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He became the eighth player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career assists in 2002.
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He is the only player in NHL history to center three 50-goal scorers.
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He won the Calder Cup championship with the Adirondack Red Wings in 1986.
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He set a record by recording four assists in one period during the 1993 All-Star Game.
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His 1981 total of 181 points in 19 games was the 11th highest in OLA junior lacrosse history at the time.
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He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from RPI in 1991, continuing studies during offseasons.
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His father, a British immigrant, idolized Stanley Matthews and encouraged a pass-first mentality.
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He played in the 1975 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
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He is a co-founder of the sporting apparel retailer Old Time Hockey.
About Adam Oates
Adam Oates was a Canadian professional ice hockey player renowned as an elite playmaker, accumulating 1,079 assists, which ranked fifth all-time at his retirement. Undrafted, he played 19 NHL seasons and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. He is also recognized as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2012
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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NHL Second Team All-Star
1990-91
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Calder Cup Champion (AHL)
1986
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Led NHL in Assists
1992-93
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Adam Oates.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 63 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Weston, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 341
Assists: 1079
Points: 1420
Teams: 7
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Philadelphia Flyers Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Edmonton Oilers
Adam Oates played for 7 different teams during his 19 seasons career.