Russ Adam

Russell Norman Adam (born May 5, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Russ is the father of current hockey player Luke Adam.

Playing career Born in Windsor, Ontario, Adam was drafted in the seventh round, 137th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1980 NHL entry draft. He played a total of eight games in the NHL, all for the Leafs. He managed 1 goal, 3 points, and 11 penalty minutes in the 1982–83 season. Adam ended his playing days in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League. He resides in St. John's to this day with his wife Paula. Russ's son Luke was drafted 44th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL entry draft in Ottawa.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1977–78 Windsor Spitfires OMJHL 3 1 2 3 0 — — — — — 1978–79 Kitchener Rangers OMJHL 63 20 17 37 37 — — — — — 1979–80 Kitchener Rangers OMJHL 54 37 34 71 143 — — — — — 1980–81 Kitchener Rangers OHL 64 37 50 87 215 — — — — — 1981–82 New Brunswick Hawks AHL 51 11 21 32 50 12 3 5 8 32 1982–83 St. Catharines Saints OHA 64 19 17 36 119 — — — — — 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 8 1 2 3 11 — — — — — 1983–84 St. Catharines Saints AHL 70 32 24 56 76 7 0 1 1 10 1984–85 Fort Wayne Komets IHL 60 28 46 74 56 — — — — — 1985–86 Fort Wayne Komets IHL 48 24 37 61 36 14 7 13 20 0 NHL totals 8 1 2 3 11 — — — — —