Message to the fans from Adam Deadmarsh (as told by Rinkrat):

"This morning there was a message on my cell phone from Adam Deadmarsh, who we all found out is about to retire from the NHL. He said he was discussing with his wife how supportive and true the Los Angeles Kings fans are, he wanted to thank the fans somehow and she suggested that he call me so I could pass along their feelings:

'Thank you for your support over the years I was there in L.A. I truly love stepping on the ice there and playing. It was a lot of fun to play in front of the fans there at STAPLES Center, I will miss it and I want to thank them for all the memories.'"

Thank YOU for the memories, too, Adam!
(Thank you, Rinkrat!)

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Latest News

Colorado Avalanche to Honor Adam with Deadmarsh Alumni Night December 26, 2009

“What I tried to bring was hard work every night and a compete level that would make me competitive on the ice. I wasn’t always the most skilled guy, but I tried to make up for that with a little bit of grit and hard work.”

Now the Video/Development Coach for Colorado, Deadmarsh will be honored in front of his charges as part of the Avalanche Alumni Association before Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Stars. The young team can take note of his accomplishments and how he worked to achieve them.

....After being away from the game for a few years, Deadmarsh returned to the franchise of his professional birth during the summer of 2009, this time as a coach.

“I was away for quite a while and really missed the game. I still miss playing, but this is really the closest thing you can get to playing. I’m finding a lot of enjoyment in it.”

To read the rest of the article, click here.

As per the article, "All fans in attendance will receive a free Adam Deadmarsh poster from renowned painter Stephen Holland and see him honored with a ceremonial puck drop."

Beaver Valley Nitehawks to welcome Adam Deadmarsh back to town during All-Star Weekend, January 11-12, 2010

Beaver Valley is getting excited to host the 2010 KIJHL All-Star Game weekend on Jan. 11-12.

The two-day event will kick off with the dinner banquet followed by KIJHL Alumni Adam Deadmarsh, Barrett Jackman and Cody Franson.

Scouts, bragging rights and the best players from around the league will show off for the crowd.

Tickets are available at the arena or from Fraser East 250-367-7355, Rick Pearson 250-364-2510 or Dennis Bedin 250-364-0202.

To read all of the details, please click here.

 

Operation: Scrapbook -
Status: Completed; Book is gone.

On December 2, 2009, my fiance and I handed off the book to an Avalanche trainer and asked him kindly to give it to Adam. I'm hopeful to hear through the grapevine one way or another if it made it to him, and if so, what he and his family think of it. I'm going to send Adam a follow-up letter in the hopes that he will respond and let me know that he received it okay.

Photos of the book are coming to the website soon.

Thanks to everyone who submitted something!

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From The Colorado Avalanche:

Konowalchuk, Deadmarsh Added to Staff
Former Avalanche Players Return to Organization in Coaching Capacities

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the appointment of Steve Konowalchuk as assistant coach. In addition, the club announced that Adam Deadmarsh will serve as the team’s video/development coach.

The former Avalanche players join a coaching staff that includes head coach Joe Sacco and assistant coach Sylvain Lefebvre.

“We’re very excited to add Steve and Adam to our staff,” said Avalanche General Manager Greg Sherman. “Both have a level of familiarity with the Avalanche organization, and we’re confident they will provide our club with the same passion and commitment they showed as players.”

The article continues:

Deadmarsh, 34, enjoyed a nine-year stint in the NHL with the Quebec/Colorado franchise and the Los Angeles Kings. In 567 career games, he totaled 184 goals, 189 assists and 819 penalty minutes.

Quebec’s second selection (first round, 14th overall) in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Deadmarsh made his NHL debut during the 1994-95 campaign with the Nordiques. The following season, he was part of the Avalanche’s first Stanley Cup Championship team, posting 17 points (5g/12a) in 22 postseason games. He led the Avs with 33 goals in 1996-97.

“My family and I are excited to come back to Denver,” said Deadmarsh. “Hockey has always been my life, and it’s great to begin my coaching career with the franchise I won a Stanley Cup with.”

The Trail, British Columbia native spent parts of seven seasons with the Avalanche/Nordiques franchise and totaled 288 points (138g/150a) in 453 games before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 21, 2001. He went on to play two and a half seasons in Los Angeles before eventually retiring from the NHL on Sept. 22, 2005 due to post-concussion syndrome.

Deadmarsh represented the United States at six international events, including the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and the 1998 and 2002 Olympic Winter Games. In addition, he is one of only 18 players to ever suit up for Team USA at three IIHF World Junior Championships (1993-95).

You can read the full article HERE.