Gary McAdam
Gary F. McAdam | |
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| Born | December 31, 1955 Canada |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player (retired) |
| Years active | 1975–1986 |
| Known for | Playing for seven NHL franchises; AHL record for 11 shorthanded goals in 1982-83 |
Gary F. McAdam (born December 31, 1955) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.
Career
Selected 53rd overall in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, McAdam competed with seven different NHL franchises throughout his career: the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs. His professional playing career concluded following the 1985–86 season.
The highlight of his career came during the 1982-83 campaign with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, where he tallied 40 goals alongside 29 assists, playing a key role in winning the Calder Cup. That year, he also established an AHL record by scoring 11 shorthanded goals.
Personal
Currently residing in Portland, Maine, McAdam took on the position of head coach for the Deering High School hockey team starting in 1997.
Transactions
- February 6, 1979 – Traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Dave Schultz.
- January 8, 1981 – Moved from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Detroit Red Wings in a trade involving Errol Thompson.
- November 10, 1981 – Traded by the Detroit Red Wings to the Calgary Flames along with a fourth-round pick (John Bekkers) in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft for Eric Vail.
- September 17, 1982 – Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.
- August 4, 1983 – Joined the New Jersey Devils as a free agent.
- November 17, 1983 – Claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals from the New Jersey Devils.
- January 18, 1984 – Rights transferred back to the New Jersey Devils from the Washington Capitals for cash considerations.
- July 31, 1985 – Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs.