• Source: Adam Brown (ice hockey)

      • Adam Brown (February 4, 1920 — August 9, 1960) was a Canadian ice hockey forward. He was born in Johnstone, Scotland, but grew up in Hamilton, Ontario.


      Career


      Brown started his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1941-42. He won the Stanley Cup with the Wings the following year. On October 28, 1945, Brown became the first player in Detroit history to score a hat trick in an opening night home game. His three goals helped Detroit defeat the Boston Bruins 7–0.
      On October 16, 1946, Brown was in the starting lineup for the Wings along with Sid Abel and 18-year-old rookie Gordie Howe, who was appearing in his first NHL game. In the second period, Abel and Brown assisted on a goal by Howe, Howe's first goal in the NHL.
      Brown also played with the Chicago Black Hawks and the Boston Bruins. He left the NHL after the 1951–52 season.


      Personal life


      Brown died in a car accident on August 9, 1960. His son Andy also played in the National Hockey League, as a goaltender.


      Career statistics




      = Regular season and playoffs

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      See also


      List of National Hockey League players born in the United Kingdom


      References




      External links


      Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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