Oates Named to Devils' Staff
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The New Jersey Devils today completed their coaching staff by
naming Adam Oates assistant coach. He joins a staff of Head Coach
John MacLean, Assistant Coach Larry Robinson, and Goaltending Coach
Chris Terreri. The announcement was made by Devils’
President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello.
“Throughout his career, Adam was without question one of the
top playmaking centers, particularly on the power play, and was
considered one of the top face-off players in the game,” said
Lamoriello. “These attributes bring a different dimension to
our coaching staff and both John and I are delighted that Adam is
joining our organization.”
Oates, 47, joins the Devils after serving Tampa Bay as an
assistant coach during the 2009-10season. He retired as an active
player on April 3, 2004, compiling 341 goals and 1,079 assists for
1,420 points and 415 penalty minutes in 1,337 career games with
Detroit, St. Louis, Boston,Washington, Philadelphia, Anaheim, and
Edmonton. Oates played in five NHL All-Star Games during his
19-season career and was named to the league’s Second
All-Star Team in 1991. He reached the 100-point mark on four
occasions including a career-high 142 in 1992-93. Oates ranks sixth
all-time in assists, leading the NHL during the 1992-93 (97),
2000-01 (69, tie), and 2001-02 (64) seasons. He also saw action in
163 career playoff games, including two Stanley Cup Final
appearances in 1998 and 2003, recording 42 goals and 114 assists
for 156 points and 66 penalty minutes.
Oates signed with Detroit as a free agent on June 28, 1985 after
three seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC). He was a
member of the Engineers’ 1985 NCAA Championship team and was
selected to the All-Tournament Team. Oates was also part of
Rensselaer’s 1984 and 1985 ECAC Championship teams. He was
named to the league’s First All-Star Team in 1985 and Second
All-Star Team in 1984. Oates was also named to the NCAA East First
All-American Teams in 1984 and 1985.
Born August 27, 1962 in Weston, Ont., Adam and his wife, Donna,
reside in California during the off-season.
