Kevyn Adams
American ice hockey player
Kevyn William Adams (born October 8, 1974) is an American former professional ice hockey center and executive who currently works as a senior advisor for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). During his career, Adams played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Phoenix Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks. After his playing career, Adams served as both an associate coach and general manager for the Buffalo Sabres.
Playing career
Amateur
Adams grew up in Clarence, New York and played his youth hockey for the Wheatfield Blades organization at a rink then known as Sabreland, where the Buffalo Sabres used to practice. Adams played collegiately for Miami University and was drafted in the 1st round, 25th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1993 NHL entry draft. He would choose to spend the duration of his rookie contract playing for Miami University, never playing a game for Boston. During the 1996–97 season, Adams would play for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the International Hockey League (IHL) where he would score 47 points in 82 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs
On August 7, 1997, Adams signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency. He spent his entire tenure between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the St. John's Maple Leafs, spending most of his time in the AHL. Adams made his NHL debut on October 10, 1997 in a 4–1 loss to the Washington Capitals.
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