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Adam Oates Biography

Ice hockey player

Adam Oates is a renowned ice hockey player, born on August 27, 1962. He is known for his exceptional skills and leadership in the sport of ice hockey.

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“Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the players than a head coach.”

Littles Bits Player Little Bit Coaches Buddy Assistants Head Coaches Assistant Coaches

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“I was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good person now, because I was such a bad guy then.”

Thinking Persons Guy Punk Bad Guys Good Person

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“I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really remember too much about it.”

I Can Remember Too Much Dad Fame My Dad Halls Hall Of Fame

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“You eat and sleep it all day long and play on the streets until mom calls you in. My story is no different than anybody else's.”

Long Different Play Stories Sleep Streets Mom

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“I was 19 years old, pumping gas and going nowhere. I was kind of a high school dropout at that point because I had left school to play hockey, but no one drafted me.”

Years Kind Play School Left High School Gas Hockey Dropouts School Dropout High School Dropout Pumping Gas

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“I can't be a hypocrite as a coach because as a player that's what I wanted. I wanted feedback, I wanted communication from the boss. I showed up for work, you can yell at me if you want, but I want input. So that's the kind of coach I want to be.”

Ifs Want Kind I Can Wanted Player Communication Coaches Boss Feedback Hypocrite Input Hypocrit

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“I grew up trying to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, not Team Canada. Didn't even know it existed.”

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“Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.”

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“Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile.”

Needs Superstar

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About the Author

Born: August 27, 1962
Known for: Ice hockey player
Quotes: 9

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