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He played for the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, and Florida Panthers during his NHL career.
15 Interesting Facts About Gregory Adams
A Canadian former ice hockey winger, he played 17 seasons in the NHL and is remembered for his clutch overtime goals during the 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 5 of the 1994 Western Conference Finals against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He was known by the nickname "Gus" after another player with the same name was traded to Vancouver.
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He led the nation in scoring during his sophomore season at Northern Arizona University.
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He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Jersey Devils on June 24, 1984.
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He scored an overtime winner in Game 1 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals against the New York Rangers.
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He recorded more than 30 goals in four different NHL seasons.
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He accumulated 743 career points in the National Hockey League.
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He played eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, his longest tenure with any NHL team.
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He only managed to play one full NHL season without being plagued by injury.
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He represented Canada at the World Championships in both 1986 and 1990.
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He registered 77 points with the Devils and 76 points with the Canucks, his two highest-scoring seasons.
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His professional career extended beyond the NHL, including a season with the Frankfurt Lions in the DEL.
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He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with Kirk McLean for Patrik Sundstrom and a fourth-round pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played 1,056 regular season NHL games, making him one of the players with over 1,000 games played.
About Gregory Adams
Gregory Daren “Gus” Adams was a Canadian former ice hockey winger who played in the NHL from 1984 to 2001. He was known for his goal-scoring ability, recording nine seasons with over 20 goals and four with over 30. Adams notably scored two overtime game-winners in the 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including one that sent the Canucks to the Finals.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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1994 Western Conference Finals Overtime Winner
1994
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1994 Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Overtime Winner
1994
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Four 30-goal NHL seasons
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Led NCAA in scoring
1983-84
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World Championship Gold Medal
1986
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Gregory Adams.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Age: 62 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Nelson, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 355
Assists: 388
Points: 743
Teams: 7
Teams & Career
Maine Mariners New Jersey Devils Vancouver Canucks Dallas Stars Phoenix Coyotes Florida Panthers Frankfurt Lions
Gregory Adams played for 7 different teams during his 18 seasons career.