Adam Erne
American ice hockey player (born 1995)
Adam Dennis Erne (born April 20, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2013 NHL entry draft, and has also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers.
Playing career
Juniors
Erne grew up playing hockey in North Branford, Connecticut before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 13 to skate for a select team. He began his junior career with the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League. In his one-season, he recorded 10 goals and 18 points over 45 games. The Ice's head coach, Charlie Skjodt, told The Hockey News that Erne often led the team in hits. He was eventually offered a scholarship to play ice hockey at Boston University.
On April 1, 2014, the Lightning signed Erne to an entry-level contract.
In his final season with the Quebec Remparts, Erne was awarded the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff most valuable player, following the team's game seven President Cup final victory.
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