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My Take
Adam Oates is the kind of player I treasure: a setup man rather than a finisher. Across nineteen NHL seasons and seven franchises, the Weston, Ontario native made his name by making teammates better, threading passes that turned ordinary scorers into stars. Goal-getters grab headlines, but a playmaker of his vision is what truly makes a line hum. His move into coaching and his Hall of Fame induction feel earned, the natural arc of a man who always thought the game a step ahead. I deeply respect that brand of intelligence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Oates
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・オーツ
- Reading
- あだむ・おーつ
- Born
- August 27, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Weston, Ontario, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / ice hockey coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Oates born?
Born August 27, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Adam Oates from?
Adam Oates is from Weston, Ontario, Canada.
What does Adam Oates do?
Adam Oates works as ice hockey player, ice hockey coach.
How tall is Adam Oates?
Adam Oates is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.