Adam Creighton (ice hockey)

Adam Creighton (born June 2, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 708 career National Hockey League games after winning the Memorial Cup in 1984 as a member of the Ottawa 67's.

Adam Creighton
Born (1965-06-02) June 2, 1965 (age 59)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Islanders
Tampa Bay Lightning
St. Louis Blues
Augsburger Panther
National team  Canada
NHL draft 11th overall, 1983
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1984–1999

Career

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He played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues.

As a retired player, Creighton served as a scout for the Boston Bruins organization.[1] His father Dave was also a former NHL player.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1981–82 Ottawa 67's OHL 60 15 27 42 73 17 7 1 8 40
1982–83 Ottawa 67's OHL 68 44 46 90 88 9 0 2 2 12
1983–84 Ottawa 67's OHL 56 42 49 91 79 13 16 11 27 28
1983–84 Buffalo Sabres NHL 7 2 2 4 4
1984–85 Ottawa 67's OHL 10 4 14 18 23 5 6 2 8 11
1984–85 Buffalo Sabres NHL 30 2 8 10 33
1984–85 Rochester Americans AHL 6 5 3 8 2 5 2 1 3 20
1985–86 Rochester Americans AHL 32 17 21 38 27
1985–86 Buffalo Sabres NHL 19 1 1 2 2
1986–87 Buffalo Sabres NHL 56 18 22 40 26
1987–88 Buffalo Sabres NHL 36 10 17 27 87
1988–89 Buffalo Sabres NHL 24 7 10 17 44
1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 43 15 14 29 92 15 5 6 11 44
1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 80 34 36 70 224 20 3 6 9 59
1990–91 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 72 22 29 51 135 6 0 1 1 10
1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 11 6 6 12 16
1991–92 New York Islanders NHL 66 15 9 24 102
1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 83 19 20 39 110
1993–94 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 53 10 10 20 37
1994–95 St. Louis Blues NHL 48 14 20 34 74 7 2 0 2 16
1995–96 St. Louis Blues NHL 61 11 10 21 78 13 1 1 2 8
1996–97 Indianapolis Ice IHL 6 1 7 8 11
1996–97 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 19 1 2 3 13
1997–98 Augsburger Panther DEL 22 10 9 19 45
1998–99 Augsburger Panther DEL 10 0 2 2 30
NHL totals 708 187 216 403 1,077 61 11 14 25 137
Adam Creighton
Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  1985 Helsinki

International

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Year Team Comp GP G A Pts PIM
1985 Canada WJC 7 8 4 12 4
Junior int'l totals 7 8 4 12 4

References

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  1. ^ Wharnsby, Tim (January 20, 2007). "CATCHING UP WITH ...ADAM CREIGHTON". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
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Preceded by Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick
1983
Succeeded by