![]() As a youngster, his true passion was lacrosse. Oates was one of three children born to David and Loretta Oates. His accomplishments are even more impressive considering he was never drafted. Oates played for seven teams over 19 seasons, combining a gift for perfect passes with solid leadership in the dressing room. The playmaking centre from Weston tallied 1,079 assists and 341 goals in 1,337 National Hockey League games. ![]() ![]() So it follows that once his playing career ended, Oates would decide to help the next generation of players achieve their goals on the ice. Adam Oates earned his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame in large part by assisting on teammates’ goals. ![]()
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